Westborough, MA – October 8, 2012 – Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced it will feature web-based learning solutions at the company’s first-ever participation in the MassCUE Technology Conference. Cumulus Global will conduct live demonstrations of how Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education combine to provide students with better access to educational resources, expand collaborative learning, and […]
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We are pleased to announce the Google Vault is available for K-12 schools and districts, and higher education institutions. And, the price is right. Google Apps Vault Google Apps Vault provides in-place archiving for Gmail and Talk. Archiving for Google Docs content is expected in the not too distant future. Google Apps Vault is fully […]
Fear! Uncertainty! Doubt! Every since Google announced that its Postini services — Google Message Security and Message Archive & Discovery were moving from an aging Postini infrastructure to the more secure, more robust Google Apps infrastructures, Postini customers have been hounded by competitors raising alarms about Postini going away and the need for a replacement. […]
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Earlier this month, Google announced a major change for users of Postini email security services, including the Google Message Security and Message Archive & Discovery Services. If you listen to the FUD (fear, uncertainty, and doubt) spewing from competitors, you would think that Google is about to abandon some its best customers. Here are the […]
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One of the most tiresome and expensive aspects of contract negotiations is the “redlining” process that takes place as both parties wordsmith the legalese to accurately reflect the agreement and the intent of the parties. As both parties, using “track changes” make modifications, the document becomes a rainbow of colored words with strike-through, underline, and […]
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 Falcon2012-08-22 08:45:362012-08-22 08:45:36Lower Legal Bills: Real Value From Google Apps
Originally posted on the by Jay Garmon, here is a way to assess the value of your Google Apps account … or at least just the email. What, exactly, is your Gmail account worth to you? That’s a complicated question but, at first blush, we’d guess about …roughly…$3,588.85. That’s the value of the time invested in the average […]
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Now that many email services are matching Google Apps’ 25GB inbox, the IT folks are wondering if users really need that much space and if mailbox limits are still a good practice. For most companies, the answer lies in how users use email. Most emails lose value over time. Like most conversations, the value of […]
When most companies consider moving to cloud computing solutions, in general, and Google Apps, in particular, the decision making process is often IT-centric. Decision makers focus on the features, cost, and impact of the change. While not surprising, the decision should really be business-centric. What value will moving to Google-Apps bring to the business, beyond […]
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 Falcon2012-08-07 08:10:192012-08-07 08:10:193 Non-IT Benefits of Google Apps
It seems that Apple may be taking lessons from Microsoft and releasing Operating Systems before they are ready. A few quick searches show that Mountain Lion, the most recent version of OS X, has many weird issues. More importantly, both Lion and Mountain Lion are having trouble with connecting to IMAP email services, including Google Apps. […]
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Microsoft recently announced and started providing demonstrations of Office 2013. And as discussed in this Vanity Fair article, it is clear that Microsoft continues to suffer from lack of innovation. The number of new features is limited, many of the new features are playing “catch up”, and Office 2013 will lock you into a […]
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Earlier this month, Microsoft announced the availability of Office 365 for Education and the end of the Live@edu service. While Redmond Channel Partner reported that schools will have 12 to 18 months to migrate, the migration will pose problems for many schools. From One Account to Two According to Microsoft, after the migration, students, […]
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Don’t get me wrong. Companies retire products all the time; New product road maps are a necessary and valuable part of the technology ecosystem. How a vendor decides to retire a product, however, can be very telling with respect to how they view and treat their customers. Let’s talk about Microsoft. Last week, Microsoft […]
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 Falcon2012-07-19 08:45:562012-07-19 08:45:56SBS End of Life: Microsoft Punishes Small Businesses
It is time to set the record straight — File Sharing and File Services are NOT the same thing. File Sharing is the ability to share a file with somebody else. A File Service is a structured service to secure, organize, and manage access to files. File Sharing is a subset of File Services, […]
As more organizations expand their use of Google Apps beyond email into file services, the question of how to best use Google Drive becomes important. In a previous post, we compared centralized versus distributed use of additional storage. For many organizations, the question remains as to how best to integrate Google Drive and Additional Storage […]
Google Drive, an integrated component of Google Apps, helps you use Google Apps as a secure file service. With this capability, you benefit from the revision control built into Google Docs. Revision Control when Uploading via the Web Interface When you upload files from the main Google Drive screen, every upload is treated as a […]
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 Falcon2012-07-03 08:13:372012-07-03 08:13:37Tuesday Take-Away: Version Control with Google Drive
You have a team: maybe they provide customer support, maybe they process applications, maybe they sell. You want your team to share an inbox — an email identity — BUT you want and need more than a distribution list. You want your team to … Track their work process Know which messages have been answered […]
In an interview with CRN, Cumulus Global CEO Allen Falcon agrees that the Nexus 7 tablet fits with the Google Apps Ecosystem and may lead to increased sales of Google Apps and Chromebooks for Business.
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As companies move their systems and data from on-premise servers into cloud computing solutions, companies maintain control of their data. Control over the systems that house the data, however, belongs to the cloud provider. The same is true for businesses moving to Google Apps. When businesses move to Google Apps, they are trusting Google’s fault-tolerant, […]
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 Falcon2012-06-26 12:28:562012-06-26 12:28:56Backing up Google Apps: A Smart Idea or a Needed Service?
Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced today a new partnership with Kirksville Web Design (www.kirksvillewebdesign.com) and the immediate launch of new Google Sites design and development services. These services will provide businesses, schools, non-profits, and governments with access to affordable site design and development services for intranet sites, project management sites, secure customer portals, and public web […]
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When you think of your IT decisions, you probably think of features, functions, cost, operations, and, hopefully, how well your IT decisions support your business goals and objectives. Have you, however, ever considered if your IT decisions impact your ability to hire the best talent? Just like your reputation as an employer, office space, and […]
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 Falcon2012-06-19 08:00:432012-06-19 08:00:43Do Your IT Choices Help or Hurt Your Ability to Hire the Best Talent?
Cumulus Global to Feature Web-Based Learning at MassCUE 2012 Conference
/in GeneralWestborough, MA – October 8, 2012 – Cumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced it will feature web-based learning solutions at the company’s first-ever participation in the MassCUE Technology Conference. Cumulus Global will conduct live demonstrations of how Chromebooks and Google Apps for Education combine to provide students with better access to educational resources, expand collaborative learning, and […]
Lower Legal Bills: Real Value From Google Apps
/in GeneralOne of the most tiresome and expensive aspects of contract negotiations is the “redlining” process that takes place as both parties wordsmith the legalese to accurately reflect the agreement and the intent of the parties. As both parties, using “track changes” make modifications, the document becomes a rainbow of colored words with strike-through, underline, and […]
Guest Post: What is my Gmail account really worth?
/in GeneralOriginally posted on the by Jay Garmon, here is a way to assess the value of your Google Apps account … or at least just the email. What, exactly, is your Gmail account worth to you? That’s a complicated question but, at first blush, we’d guess about …roughly…$3,588.85. That’s the value of the time invested in the average […]
Inbox Size versus Email Relevance
/in GeneralNow that many email services are matching Google Apps’ 25GB inbox, the IT folks are wondering if users really need that much space and if mailbox limits are still a good practice. For most companies, the answer lies in how users use email. Most emails lose value over time. Like most conversations, the value of […]
3 Non-IT Benefits of Google Apps
/in GeneralWhen most companies consider moving to cloud computing solutions, in general, and Google Apps, in particular, the decision making process is often IT-centric. Decision makers focus on the features, cost, and impact of the change. While not surprising, the decision should really be business-centric. What value will moving to Google-Apps bring to the business, beyond […]
MAC Users: Hold Off on Mountain Lion
/in GeneralIt seems that Apple may be taking lessons from Microsoft and releasing Operating Systems before they are ready. A few quick searches show that Mountain Lion, the most recent version of OS X, has many weird issues. More importantly, both Lion and Mountain Lion are having trouble with connecting to IMAP email services, including Google Apps. […]
Office 2013 – Much Ado About Nothing New
/in GeneralMicrosoft recently announced and started providing demonstrations of Office 2013. And as discussed in this Vanity Fair article, it is clear that Microsoft continues to suffer from lack of innovation. The number of new features is limited, many of the new features are playing “catch up”, and Office 2013 will lock you into a […]
Live@edu Migrations Will Create Problems for Many Schools
/in GeneralEarlier this month, Microsoft announced the availability of Office 365 for Education and the end of the Live@edu service. While Redmond Channel Partner reported that schools will have 12 to 18 months to migrate, the migration will pose problems for many schools. From One Account to Two According to Microsoft, after the migration, students, […]
SBS End of Life: Microsoft Punishes Small Businesses
/in GeneralDon’t get me wrong. Companies retire products all the time; New product road maps are a necessary and valuable part of the technology ecosystem. How a vendor decides to retire a product, however, can be very telling with respect to how they view and treat their customers. Let’s talk about Microsoft. Last week, Microsoft […]
File Sharing vs File Service: The Difference Matters
/in GeneralIt is time to set the record straight — File Sharing and File Services are NOT the same thing. File Sharing is the ability to share a file with somebody else. A File Service is a structured service to secure, organize, and manage access to files. File Sharing is a subset of File Services, […]
Google Drive or Overdrive?
/in GeneralAs more organizations expand their use of Google Apps beyond email into file services, the question of how to best use Google Drive becomes important. In a previous post, we compared centralized versus distributed use of additional storage. For many organizations, the question remains as to how best to integrate Google Drive and Additional Storage […]
Tuesday Take-Away: Version Control with Google Drive
/in GeneralGoogle Drive, an integrated component of Google Apps, helps you use Google Apps as a secure file service. With this capability, you benefit from the revision control built into Google Docs. Revision Control when Uploading via the Web Interface When you upload files from the main Google Drive screen, every upload is treated as a […]
Collaborative Inbox – A Solution You Want
/in GeneralYou have a team: maybe they provide customer support, maybe they process applications, maybe they sell. You want your team to share an inbox — an email identity — BUT you want and need more than a distribution list. You want your team to … Track their work process Know which messages have been answered […]
Cumulus Global CEO: “Nexus 7 Fits with Google Apps Ecosystem”
/in GeneralIn an interview with CRN, Cumulus Global CEO Allen Falcon agrees that the Nexus 7 tablet fits with the Google Apps Ecosystem and may lead to increased sales of Google Apps and Chromebooks for Business.
Backing up Google Apps: A Smart Idea or a Needed Service?
/in GeneralAs companies move their systems and data from on-premise servers into cloud computing solutions, companies maintain control of their data. Control over the systems that house the data, however, belongs to the cloud provider. The same is true for businesses moving to Google Apps. When businesses move to Google Apps, they are trusting Google’s fault-tolerant, […]
Cumulus Global Launches Google Sites Design Services With Kirksville Web Design
/in GeneralCumulus Global (www.cumulusglobal.com) announced today a new partnership with Kirksville Web Design (www.kirksvillewebdesign.com) and the immediate launch of new Google Sites design and development services. These services will provide businesses, schools, non-profits, and governments with access to affordable site design and development services for intranet sites, project management sites, secure customer portals, and public web […]
Do Your IT Choices Help or Hurt Your Ability to Hire the Best Talent?
/in GeneralWhen you think of your IT decisions, you probably think of features, functions, cost, operations, and, hopefully, how well your IT decisions support your business goals and objectives. Have you, however, ever considered if your IT decisions impact your ability to hire the best talent? Just like your reputation as an employer, office space, and […]