This warning and advice was posted this week by our local police department. While this scam is targeting people at home, this type of scam could easily impact employees with laptops and could target workers at the office. The scam depends on anticipated human behaviors; education and training of your team is the best defense. […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-12-05 09:30:432013-12-05 09:30:43Why Security is About Humans, Not Technology
Within Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government, Google Groups delivers much more than secure, managed distribution lists. Groups can be used for threaded discussions, shared inboxes, and work flow collaboration. Groups also provide an easy mechanism for sharing documents stored in Drive. Now, Groups makes scheduling Calendar events easier. When inviting a group to […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-12-04 11:00:432013-12-04 11:00:43Google Groups & Calendars Get Dynamic
This blog post is the second in a series on the data risks and solutions available for file sync and sharing services. Your employees are using file sharing services. Ignoring reality or denying its existence will not change the fact that today’s tech users want to easily share files, and that they will circumvent IT […]
Google Apps has the power to transform how businesses communicate and work. Fig & Olive, a growing restaurant company in New York city, discussed how their move to Google Apps resulted in benefits extending well beyond a better email platform. Click the image to see the Fig & Olive case study, as presented at our […]
This blog post is the first in a series on the data risks and solutions available for file sync and sharing services. Your employees are using file sharing services. Ignoring reality or denying its existence will not change the fact that today’s tech users want to easily share files, and that they will circumvent IT […]
Recently, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) released a survey of how well common cloud providers meet the EFF’s 5 security best practices. Google Apps and Dropbox are the only two vendors to meet all five standards. Microsoft, most notably, fails to meet or confirm four of the five standards, as follows. Encrypt Websites with HTTPS […]
Finally! OMG! Booyah! Oh, Vey! You can now save attachments directly to Drive from within Gmail messages. Rolling out to Google Apps for Business, Government, and Education over the next week or so, you no longer need to download to your desktop or “Downloads” folder and then sync or upload files in Drive. From inside […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-11-15 11:00:242013-11-15 11:00:24Gmail: Save Attachments to Drive (it’s about time!)
Businesses often hesitate to use social media tools internally, fearing that information may be shared too broadly or outside the company in error. Google has taken a major step to alleviate these concerns with the recent announcement of Secure Google+ Communities for organizations running Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government. Going forward, all Google+ communities […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-11-13 14:00:532013-11-13 14:00:53Be More Social with Secure Google+ Communities
Cumulus Global is active in the cloud solution provider channel and markets. Allen Falcon, our CEO, has been quoted several times recently in the trade and industry press. Nice Work If You Can Get It: The IT Talent Shortage Is More Serious Than You Think CRN: November 4, 2013 Our View: IT talent is out […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-11-11 14:00:472025-05-05 23:19:32Cumulus Global in the News Recently
Next April, Microsoft ends support for Windows XP. While your applications will continue to run, for now, XP will not longer receive security updates. XP will no longer support all future updates to your applications, which can render applications inoperable. The logical next step seems to be upgrade, but at what price? Bringing a Windows […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-11-05 14:00:492013-11-05 14:00:49As XP Retires, Should You Go Virtual?
Google is making it easier to share Google Docs, Drawings, and Slides (not Sheets) with people outside your Google Apps for Business domain. Files shared outside your domain to an email address not linked to an existing Google Account can be viewed without having to sign in or create a new Google Account. If a file […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-10-08 14:00:522026-05-11 21:28:42Easier Sharing of Google Docs; Watch Your Permissions
As of September 19, 2013, Google has freed QuickOffice for everyone. The result? Anybody with a Google Apps account can edit MS Office documents — Word, Excel, and Powerpoint — stored in Google Drive using any Android or iOS device. While Microsoft is still attempting to lock users into Windows platforms in order to use […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-09-24 14:00:222013-09-24 14:00:22QuickOffice is Free for Everyone
One of the challenges using any IT service are external requirements for data use and privacy. Among the most restrictive are those imposed by the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA regulations intend to ensure data is private and protected from accidental or intentional breach, and is only shared as needed to ensure […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-09-23 14:30:332013-09-23 14:30:33HIPAA Compliance with Google Apps Just Got Easier
When running systems in-house, the need for backup/recovery and backup/restore services is clear. Organizations must protect themselves from system failures and other events that can corrupt or destroy important information. With Google Apps, however, the highly redundant infrastructure offers great protection from data loss due to system failures. Why should you backup your data in […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-09-17 08:00:002013-09-17 08:00:00Should You Backup Data in Google Apps?
We don’t often blog about events, but this one is unique. On Thursday September 19th at 8:00 am, you can join us at Google’s NYC offices — or via live simulcast — for Breakfast with Google. While enjoying a full breakfast, you have the change to meet, learn from, and discuss Getting More from Google […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-09-13 10:00:462013-09-13 10:00:46Breakfast With Google Apps and More …
Westborough, MA, September 12, 2013 – Cumulus Global announced it has been recognized for a second year as a member of the CRN Next-Gen 250. The annual list highlights up-and-coming solution providers that are new to the market, and take a smart and different approach to solution selling and integration. The Next-Gen 250 honors those […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-09-12 10:00:452013-09-12 10:00:45Cumulus Global named to CRN’s Next-Gen 250 For Second Consecutive Year
If you have never seen “Kitchen Nightmares” starring famed chef Gordon Ramsay, you may be missing a great IT management learning tool. In each episode, Chef Ramsay visits a failing restaurant, figures out what is wrong, and facilitates a turn-around. While his style may be confrontational, his analysis and solutions look at all aspects of […]
A recent survey by Gartner reported that only 38% of organizations surveyed use cloud computing. Gartner also reported that 80% of respondents, including 55% of those not using cloud computing today, plan to use cloud computing in the next 12 months. The survey, however, focuses on official cloud computing initiatives and may not consider the […]
For schools, adding Google Apps Vault is affordable and easy. Pricing is based on the number of faculty, staff, and administrator accounts; student accounts are covered for free. But while Google Apps Vault for Education is purchased to cover all users on your Google Apps Domain, the admin settings do not provide this by default. […]
https://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.png00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2013-08-29 16:00:552013-08-29 16:00:55Google Apps Vault for Education: Get the Coverage Your Expect
One of the challenges of cloud computing solutions is effectively managing the services. While most cloud services let you manage the service, they do not always provide tools that help manage how the service is used. As a BetterCloud Preferred Partner, Cumulus Global offers organizations using Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government an admin-friendly cloud […]
Why Security is About Humans, Not Technology
/in GeneralThis warning and advice was posted this week by our local police department. While this scam is targeting people at home, this type of scam could easily impact employees with laptops and could target workers at the office. The scam depends on anticipated human behaviors; education and training of your team is the best defense. […]
Google Groups & Calendars Get Dynamic
/in GeneralWithin Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government, Google Groups delivers much more than secure, managed distribution lists. Groups can be used for threaded discussions, shared inboxes, and work flow collaboration. Groups also provide an easy mechanism for sharing documents stored in Drive. Now, Groups makes scheduling Calendar events easier. When inviting a group to […]
Cloud File Sync & Sharing: Risks and Solutions (Part 2)
/in GeneralThis blog post is the second in a series on the data risks and solutions available for file sync and sharing services. Your employees are using file sharing services. Ignoring reality or denying its existence will not change the fact that today’s tech users want to easily share files, and that they will circumvent IT […]
Case Study: Fig & Olive (video)
/in GeneralGoogle Apps has the power to transform how businesses communicate and work. Fig & Olive, a growing restaurant company in New York city, discussed how their move to Google Apps resulted in benefits extending well beyond a better email platform. Click the image to see the Fig & Olive case study, as presented at our […]
Cloud File Sync & Sharing: Risks and Solutions (Part 1)
/in GeneralThis blog post is the first in a series on the data risks and solutions available for file sync and sharing services. Your employees are using file sharing services. Ignoring reality or denying its existence will not change the fact that today’s tech users want to easily share files, and that they will circumvent IT […]
Google Meets Security Best-Practices; Most Cloud Providers Fail
/in GeneralRecently, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) released a survey of how well common cloud providers meet the EFF’s 5 security best practices. Google Apps and Dropbox are the only two vendors to meet all five standards. Microsoft, most notably, fails to meet or confirm four of the five standards, as follows. Encrypt Websites with HTTPS […]
Gmail: Save Attachments to Drive (it’s about time!)
/in GeneralFinally! OMG! Booyah! Oh, Vey! You can now save attachments directly to Drive from within Gmail messages. Rolling out to Google Apps for Business, Government, and Education over the next week or so, you no longer need to download to your desktop or “Downloads” folder and then sync or upload files in Drive. From inside […]
Be More Social with Secure Google+ Communities
/in GeneralBusinesses often hesitate to use social media tools internally, fearing that information may be shared too broadly or outside the company in error. Google has taken a major step to alleviate these concerns with the recent announcement of Secure Google+ Communities for organizations running Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government. Going forward, all Google+ communities […]
Cumulus Global in the News Recently
/in GeneralCumulus Global is active in the cloud solution provider channel and markets. Allen Falcon, our CEO, has been quoted several times recently in the trade and industry press. Nice Work If You Can Get It: The IT Talent Shortage Is More Serious Than You Think CRN: November 4, 2013 Our View: IT talent is out […]
As XP Retires, Should You Go Virtual?
/in GeneralNext April, Microsoft ends support for Windows XP. While your applications will continue to run, for now, XP will not longer receive security updates. XP will no longer support all future updates to your applications, which can render applications inoperable. The logical next step seems to be upgrade, but at what price? Bringing a Windows […]
Easier Sharing of Google Docs; Watch Your Permissions
/in GeneralGoogle is making it easier to share Google Docs, Drawings, and Slides (not Sheets) with people outside your Google Apps for Business domain. Files shared outside your domain to an email address not linked to an existing Google Account can be viewed without having to sign in or create a new Google Account. If a file […]
QuickOffice is Free for Everyone
/in GeneralAs of September 19, 2013, Google has freed QuickOffice for everyone. The result? Anybody with a Google Apps account can edit MS Office documents — Word, Excel, and Powerpoint — stored in Google Drive using any Android or iOS device. While Microsoft is still attempting to lock users into Windows platforms in order to use […]
HIPAA Compliance with Google Apps Just Got Easier
/in GeneralOne of the challenges using any IT service are external requirements for data use and privacy. Among the most restrictive are those imposed by the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). HIPAA regulations intend to ensure data is private and protected from accidental or intentional breach, and is only shared as needed to ensure […]
Should You Backup Data in Google Apps?
/in GeneralWhen running systems in-house, the need for backup/recovery and backup/restore services is clear. Organizations must protect themselves from system failures and other events that can corrupt or destroy important information. With Google Apps, however, the highly redundant infrastructure offers great protection from data loss due to system failures. Why should you backup your data in […]
Breakfast With Google Apps and More …
/in GeneralWe don’t often blog about events, but this one is unique. On Thursday September 19th at 8:00 am, you can join us at Google’s NYC offices — or via live simulcast — for Breakfast with Google. While enjoying a full breakfast, you have the change to meet, learn from, and discuss Getting More from Google […]
Cumulus Global named to CRN’s Next-Gen 250 For Second Consecutive Year
/in GeneralWestborough, MA, September 12, 2013 – Cumulus Global announced it has been recognized for a second year as a member of the CRN Next-Gen 250. The annual list highlights up-and-coming solution providers that are new to the market, and take a smart and different approach to solution selling and integration. The Next-Gen 250 honors those […]
IT “Kitchen” Nightmares
/in GeneralIf you have never seen “Kitchen Nightmares” starring famed chef Gordon Ramsay, you may be missing a great IT management learning tool. In each episode, Chef Ramsay visits a failing restaurant, figures out what is wrong, and facilitates a turn-around. While his style may be confrontational, his analysis and solutions look at all aspects of […]
Gartner Cloud Survey Highlights Risky Behavior
/in GeneralA recent survey by Gartner reported that only 38% of organizations surveyed use cloud computing. Gartner also reported that 80% of respondents, including 55% of those not using cloud computing today, plan to use cloud computing in the next 12 months. The survey, however, focuses on official cloud computing initiatives and may not consider the […]
Google Apps Vault for Education: Get the Coverage Your Expect
/in GeneralFor schools, adding Google Apps Vault is affordable and easy. Pricing is based on the number of faculty, staff, and administrator accounts; student accounts are covered for free. But while Google Apps Vault for Education is purchased to cover all users on your Google Apps Domain, the admin settings do not provide this by default. […]
Google Apps Admins Win with Cumulus Global / BetterCloud Partnership
/in GeneralOne of the challenges of cloud computing solutions is effectively managing the services. While most cloud services let you manage the service, they do not always provide tools that help manage how the service is used. As a BetterCloud Preferred Partner, Cumulus Global offers organizations using Google Apps for Business, Education, and Government an admin-friendly cloud […]