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 […]
On August 14th, Google Inc. (GOOG) bestowed Westborough, MA with the honor of “digital capital” of Massachusetts as a 2013 eCity. Research firm Ipsos and Google analyzed how small businesses in communities across the state utilize the Internet to market and grow their businesses. Factors in Google’s and Ipsos’ analysis included the number of small […]
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 Falcon2013-08-27 09:00:492013-08-27 09:00:49Life in the eCity for Cumulus Global
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. Forrester: Global IT Pushed to $2.06 Trillion in 2013 Unified Communication Strategies, July 29, 2013 Our View: Spending focus is on business value, not technology. Microsoft Mobile […]
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 Falcon2013-08-23 10:00:392013-08-23 10:00:39Cumulus Global in the News in August
Google continues to enhance the Google Apps suite with updates to Google Docs and Drive. In Google Docs: A new spell checker runs in real-time. Marking misspelled words, the checker lets you review spelling via a traditional style tool, see spelling suggestions as you type, and setup automatic correction. You can learn more here. […]
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 Falcon2013-08-15 08:00:562013-08-15 08:00:56Google Docs & Drive: Small New Features Make a Big Difference
One of the challenges of managing any computing service is tracking changes made to user accounts and services. The same holds true for Google Apps Now, Google Apps Administrators can receive email alert notifications when changes are made to user accounts or services settings. User Alerts include: User suspended (by an administrator) New user added […]
One of the benefits of Cloud Computing, is that user-requested features can be developed and released quickly and efficiently. Over the past few weeks, Google has done just that with the Gmail component of Google Apps for Business, Government, and Education. Full Screen Compose For those of us who like a bit more room when […]
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 Falcon2013-08-12 14:30:152013-08-12 14:30:15Users Ask; Gmail Delivers New Features
Up until now, recovering a Google Apps administrative account password required setting a fixed secondary, off-domain, email address in the Google Apps Admin Console. Earlier this week, Google announced an upgrade to the capability, giving every super administrator the ability to recover their account password via email or mobile phone. For more information on adding […]
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. IT Spend To Grow 2 Percent In 2013: Report CRN, July 2, 2013 Solution Providers Increasingly Focusing on Encryption Unified Communications Strategy, July 4, 2013 3-Click Cloud […]
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 Falcon2013-07-29 10:46:032013-07-29 10:46:03Cumulus Global In The News
New York, NY, July 11, 2013 – Cumulus Global today announced that David Watts is joining Cumulus Global as a Senior Cloud Consultant, leading Cumulus Global’s expansion into the Metro New York area. Watts brings a consultative approach to matching businesses, non-profits, local governments, and schools with the right cloud solutions. The addition of Watts […]
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 Falcon2013-07-11 13:30:072013-07-11 13:30:07Cloud Guru Joins Cumulus Global in New York Expansion
This is the second of a two-part series covering the new look and features in the Google Apps Admin Panel. In addition to being a more uncluttered dashboard, the new and improved Google Admin Console will now make it easier than ever to customize the panel to your benefit. The panel can now be readjusted […]
When you see a prominent industry headline that reads “Microsoft Surface RT: Dumping Inventory Or Investing In Education?“, you know something isn’t quite right. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced it was slashing pricing on Surface RT tablets for schools down to $199 per unit with keyboard options bringing the price to $249 or $289. The […]
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 Falcon2013-07-03 09:00:532013-07-03 09:00:53Surface RT Deal for EDUs: Too Good to be Good
This is the first of a two-part series covering the new look and features in the Google Apps Admin Panel. Most interface changes are dreaded by users and implemented with reluctance. However, instead of updating the Google Apps Control Panel to a more complex setup with less or equal function to its predecessor, this new […]
With media attention and hype, leaked documents, Congressional hearings, and a great deal of explanation and back-peddling, the world now knows that the United States government spies on people. Okay, we already knew that. So, we learned that about a secret “FISA” court that can issue secret subpoenas letting the government look at information about […]
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 Falcon2013-06-19 08:00:332013-06-19 08:00:33Google Apps, PRISM, and the NSA
This post is the ninth, and final, post in a series addressing concerns organizations may have that prevent them from moving the cloud-based solutions. Good News; Bad News. The Good News: Organizations can choose from a rapidly growing myriad of cloud computing services and solutions. The Bad News: Organizations can choose from a rapidly […]
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 Falcon2013-06-10 10:00:482013-06-10 10:00:48Moving to the Cloud: Too Many Choices?
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 […]
Life in the eCity for Cumulus Global
/in GeneralOn August 14th, Google Inc. (GOOG) bestowed Westborough, MA with the honor of “digital capital” of Massachusetts as a 2013 eCity. Research firm Ipsos and Google analyzed how small businesses in communities across the state utilize the Internet to market and grow their businesses. Factors in Google’s and Ipsos’ analysis included the number of small […]
Cumulus Global in the News in August
/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. Forrester: Global IT Pushed to $2.06 Trillion in 2013 Unified Communication Strategies, July 29, 2013 Our View: Spending focus is on business value, not technology. Microsoft Mobile […]
Google Docs & Drive: Small New Features Make a Big Difference
/in GeneralGoogle continues to enhance the Google Apps suite with updates to Google Docs and Drive. In Google Docs: A new spell checker runs in real-time. Marking misspelled words, the checker lets you review spelling via a traditional style tool, see spelling suggestions as you type, and setup automatic correction. You can learn more here. […]
New Alerts Help Admins Manage Google Apps
/in GeneralOne of the challenges of managing any computing service is tracking changes made to user accounts and services. The same holds true for Google Apps Now, Google Apps Administrators can receive email alert notifications when changes are made to user accounts or services settings. User Alerts include: User suspended (by an administrator) New user added […]
Users Ask; Gmail Delivers New Features
/in GeneralOne of the benefits of Cloud Computing, is that user-requested features can be developed and released quickly and efficiently. Over the past few weeks, Google has done just that with the Gmail component of Google Apps for Business, Government, and Education. Full Screen Compose For those of us who like a bit more room when […]
Google Apps Gets Modern Admin Account Recovery
/in GeneralUp until now, recovering a Google Apps administrative account password required setting a fixed secondary, off-domain, email address in the Google Apps Admin Console. Earlier this week, Google announced an upgrade to the capability, giving every super administrator the ability to recover their account password via email or mobile phone. For more information on adding […]
Cumulus Global In The News
/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. IT Spend To Grow 2 Percent In 2013: Report CRN, July 2, 2013 Solution Providers Increasingly Focusing on Encryption Unified Communications Strategy, July 4, 2013 3-Click Cloud […]
Cloud Guru Joins Cumulus Global in New York Expansion
/in GeneralNew York, NY, July 11, 2013 – Cumulus Global today announced that David Watts is joining Cumulus Global as a Senior Cloud Consultant, leading Cumulus Global’s expansion into the Metro New York area. Watts brings a consultative approach to matching businesses, non-profits, local governments, and schools with the right cloud solutions. The addition of Watts […]
Google Apps cPanel Gets and Upgrade (Part 2)
/in GeneralThis is the second of a two-part series covering the new look and features in the Google Apps Admin Panel. In addition to being a more uncluttered dashboard, the new and improved Google Admin Console will now make it easier than ever to customize the panel to your benefit. The panel can now be readjusted […]
Surface RT Deal for EDUs: Too Good to be Good
/in GeneralWhen you see a prominent industry headline that reads “Microsoft Surface RT: Dumping Inventory Or Investing In Education?“, you know something isn’t quite right. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced it was slashing pricing on Surface RT tablets for schools down to $199 per unit with keyboard options bringing the price to $249 or $289. The […]
Google Apps cPanel Gets and Upgrade (Part 1)
/in GeneralThis is the first of a two-part series covering the new look and features in the Google Apps Admin Panel. Most interface changes are dreaded by users and implemented with reluctance. However, instead of updating the Google Apps Control Panel to a more complex setup with less or equal function to its predecessor, this new […]
Google Apps, PRISM, and the NSA
/in GeneralWith media attention and hype, leaked documents, Congressional hearings, and a great deal of explanation and back-peddling, the world now knows that the United States government spies on people. Okay, we already knew that. So, we learned that about a secret “FISA” court that can issue secret subpoenas letting the government look at information about […]
Moving to the Cloud: Too Many Choices?
/in GeneralThis post is the ninth, and final, post in a series addressing concerns organizations may have that prevent them from moving the cloud-based solutions. Good News; Bad News. The Good News: Organizations can choose from a rapidly growing myriad of cloud computing services and solutions. The Bad News: Organizations can choose from a rapidly […]