While some remain suspect of security and privacy with cloud computing, Google Apps actually offers ways to help protect and preserve a company’s Intellectual Property (“IP”) that are not readily available in traditional, in-house systems. Why worry about IP? Because as business becomes more electronic, your contracts, agreements, change orders, and work product are more […]
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 Falcon2012-06-12 21:58:272012-06-12 21:58:27Tuesday Take-Away: 6 Ways to Protect IP within Google Apps
Boston, MA – June 12, 2012 – Cumulus Global announced today the addition of Gerry Gross to its North American Cloud Sales team. Gerry will help small and mid-size businesses, schools, and local governments move from in-house or hosted technologies to cloud-based solutions. “We are excited to have Gerry on the team,” noted Allen Falcon, […]
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Over the past four months, we have helped more than 50 schools and school districts introduce Chromebooks or expand their use of Chromebooks. While some schools are creating carts that can move between classrooms, others are using Chromebooks as tools for specific learning modules and curricula and as their preferred device for 1:1 student computing […]
Google (finally) announced and began releasing Google Drive. For those not in the know, Google Drive is cloud storage available as a stand-alone service or as a component of Google Apps. The stand-alone version included 5GB of storage for free with affordable plans for more space — a direct competitive threat to services like Dropbox […]
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 Falcon2012-06-01 08:00:542012-06-01 08:00:54Friday Thought: Google Drive – Yield Before Your Leap
Cumulus Global announced today their sponsorship of the Cloud Solutions Showcase at the Connecticut Business Expo on June 7th at the Connecticut Convention Center. The showcase will feature two additional educational sessions designed for small and mid-sized businesses considering if, when, or how to take advantage of cloud computing. The first session, Cloud Strategies and Tactics, running at […]
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 Falcon2012-05-31 07:45:422012-05-31 07:45:42Cumulus Global to Host Cloud Solutions Showcase at CT Business Expo
Over the weekend, I received an invitation to a webinar about upgrading Microsoft’s Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 to the current SBS 2011 version. Aimed at technology providers, the agenda is fairly straight forward … but troubling in how it exemplifies the problem with so many in-house solutions. How to prepare clients and manage their […]
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 Falcon2012-02-23 08:30:582012-02-23 08:30:58Upgrade In-House or Migrate to the Cloud?
Hartford, CT – February 21, 2012 – Cumulus Global and Google Apps are hosting an Executive Luncheon at the Hartford Business Journal’s e-Marketing and Technology Summit on February 29, 2012, at Maneeley’s in South Windsor, CT. The session, Real Business Value from Cloud Computing and Google Apps, intends to provide small and mid-size business owners […]
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 Falcon2012-02-21 09:30:382012-02-21 09:30:38Cumulus Global and Google Apps Host Executive Briefing at e-Marketing & Technology Summit
Those who know me recognize that my evangelistic zealousness for cloud computing is always tempered with a healthy dose of pragmatism. I see the benefits, the efficiency, and the value of cloud computing and Google Apps well beyond the basic savings. And yet, even I have not fully migrated off MS Office for some of […]
Cumulus Global is now a Premier SMB Reseller for the Google Apps™ suite of communication and collaboration tools. This new designation from Google enables customers to more easily assess a reseller’s expertise advising on, deploying, and supporting Google products. Google moved Cumulus Global from an Authorized to a Premier Reseller based on the company’s expertise […]
00Allen Falconhttps://www.cumulusglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Cumulus-Global-logo-with-spacing.pngAllen Falcon2012-02-14 12:10:062012-02-14 12:10:06Cumulus Global Becomes a Google Apps Premier SMB Reseller
Allen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global, is quoted in the January 2012 cover story for CRN discussing the role of distributors in Cloud Computing marketplace.
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 Falcon2012-02-10 09:30:372012-02-10 09:30:37Allen Falcon Comments on Role of Distributors in Cloud Channel
A major change is underway within Google Apps for Business / Education / Government editions. Google is fully integrating the spam and virus protection of Google Message Security (GMS, aka Postini) into Google Apps and the cPanel. While the transition starts in February, there are some caveats to the consolidation. As such, some organizations will […]
Boston, MA – February 1, 2012 – Cumulus Global announced a new program of discounts for businesses that use an American Express card to pay for cloud computing services, including Google Apps for Business. Businesses that pay with their American Express card will save up to 10% on setup and annual fees, including premium support […]
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 Falcon2012-02-01 10:01:042012-02-01 10:01:04Cumulus Global Offers Program Savings to American Express Cardholders
Many Google Apps users have other Google Accounts … from Picasa to personal Gmail accounts. With Google’s new consolidated account structure, having multiple accounts open is difficult and can be confusing. Fortunately, a feature in the Chrome browser designed to carry settings across multiple computers and devices offers a solution, particularly for those running Google […]
For many of the companies, non-profits, school systems, and local governments we work with, the desire to use the cloud is expanding beyond email and calendar. These organizations are looking to move some or all of their file services into the cloud as well. Motivation: While the initial motivation is often to improve access 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 Falcon2012-01-27 08:30:322012-01-27 08:30:32Friday Thought: Building a Cloud File Service
The cloud world is buzzing as Google announced that effective March 1, 2012, it would consolidate more than 60 privacy policies for different services into a single, simplified policy covering all Google services. Not surprisingly, we are already fielding calls from our Google Apps for Business / Education / Government customers with questions about the […]
Boston, MA – January 25, 2011 – Cumulus Global and 4th Bin jointly announced a new partnership designed to offer businesses, non-profits, schools, and local governments fully integrated e-waste solutions. Through the partnership, Cumulus Global will offer its cloud-bound customers discounted, ecologically sound, e-waste recycling services for their retiring hardware and electronics. Cumulus Global will […]
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 Falcon2012-01-25 06:45:392012-01-25 06:45:39Cumulus Global Partners with 4th Bin Partner for Integrated e-Waste Solutions
As more of our current and future customers move to the cloud, they have greater interest in moving beyond email, calendars, and chat. More organizations see cloud file services as a way to improve access to information while simplifying IT infrastructure and lowering costs. These organizations are right on the mark! For those running 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 Falcon2012-01-24 08:00:302012-01-24 08:00:30Tuesday Take-Away: File Service Strategies with Google Docs
We have all hear the proverb about roads paved with good intentions. With all of the media attention on SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) this week, it appears that we may have a well-needed detour. While the media is portraying the SOPA/PIPA battle and the site blackout protests as a […]
One of the common criticisms of cloud solutions and Google Apps is the lack of administrative capabilities. For the most part, this criticism is unfounded as many of these capabilities are no longer needed when you are free from managing the hardware and network resources behind your applications. Beyond the so-called “paradigm-shift”, Google is aggressively […]
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 Falcon2012-01-17 08:01:572012-01-17 08:01:57Tuesday Take-Away: New Google Apps Admin Features
In a move designed to help public libraries address increasing dependence on technology in the face of shrinking budgets, Cumulus Global today launched CumuluSuite for Libraries, an E-Rate eligible, integrated email and collaboration solution designed to lower costs and improve communications and collaboration. Based on Google Apps for Government or Business, CumuluSuite for Libraries includes enhanced administration tools, premium […]
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 Falcon2012-01-12 13:30:382012-01-12 13:30:38CumuluSuite for Libraries Launches with More Features and Savings
Gerry Gross Joins Cumulus Global for North American Cloud Sales
/in GeneralBoston, MA – June 12, 2012 – Cumulus Global announced today the addition of Gerry Gross to its North American Cloud Sales team. Gerry will help small and mid-size businesses, schools, and local governments move from in-house or hosted technologies to cloud-based solutions. “We are excited to have Gerry on the team,” noted Allen Falcon, […]
Tuesday Take-Away: Chromebook Updates = More Value
/in GeneralOver the past four months, we have helped more than 50 schools and school districts introduce Chromebooks or expand their use of Chromebooks. While some schools are creating carts that can move between classrooms, others are using Chromebooks as tools for specific learning modules and curricula and as their preferred device for 1:1 student computing […]
Friday Thought: Google Drive – Yield Before Your Leap
/in GeneralGoogle (finally) announced and began releasing Google Drive. For those not in the know, Google Drive is cloud storage available as a stand-alone service or as a component of Google Apps. The stand-alone version included 5GB of storage for free with affordable plans for more space — a direct competitive threat to services like Dropbox […]
Cumulus Global to Host Cloud Solutions Showcase at CT Business Expo
/in GeneralCumulus Global announced today their sponsorship of the Cloud Solutions Showcase at the Connecticut Business Expo on June 7th at the Connecticut Convention Center. The showcase will feature two additional educational sessions designed for small and mid-sized businesses considering if, when, or how to take advantage of cloud computing. The first session, Cloud Strategies and Tactics, running at […]
Upgrade In-House or Migrate to the Cloud?
/in GeneralOver the weekend, I received an invitation to a webinar about upgrading Microsoft’s Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 to the current SBS 2011 version. Aimed at technology providers, the agenda is fairly straight forward … but troubling in how it exemplifies the problem with so many in-house solutions. How to prepare clients and manage their […]
Cumulus Global and Google Apps Host Executive Briefing at e-Marketing & Technology Summit
/in GeneralHartford, CT – February 21, 2012 – Cumulus Global and Google Apps are hosting an Executive Luncheon at the Hartford Business Journal’s e-Marketing and Technology Summit on February 29, 2012, at Maneeley’s in South Windsor, CT. The session, Real Business Value from Cloud Computing and Google Apps, intends to provide small and mid-size business owners […]
Tuesday Take-Away: Style Management in Google Docs
/in GeneralThose who know me recognize that my evangelistic zealousness for cloud computing is always tempered with a healthy dose of pragmatism. I see the benefits, the efficiency, and the value of cloud computing and Google Apps well beyond the basic savings. And yet, even I have not fully migrated off MS Office for some of […]
Cumulus Global Becomes a Google Apps Premier SMB Reseller
/in GeneralCumulus Global is now a Premier SMB Reseller for the Google Apps™ suite of communication and collaboration tools. This new designation from Google enables customers to more easily assess a reseller’s expertise advising on, deploying, and supporting Google products. Google moved Cumulus Global from an Authorized to a Premier Reseller based on the company’s expertise […]
Allen Falcon Comments on Role of Distributors in Cloud Channel
/in GeneralAllen Falcon, CEO of Cumulus Global, is quoted in the January 2012 cover story for CRN discussing the role of distributors in Cloud Computing marketplace.
Special Bulletin: Message Security, aka Postini, Goes Native in Google Apps
/in GeneralA major change is underway within Google Apps for Business / Education / Government editions. Google is fully integrating the spam and virus protection of Google Message Security (GMS, aka Postini) into Google Apps and the cPanel. While the transition starts in February, there are some caveats to the consolidation. As such, some organizations will […]
Cumulus Global Offers Program Savings to American Express Cardholders
/in GeneralBoston, MA – February 1, 2012 – Cumulus Global announced a new program of discounts for businesses that use an American Express card to pay for cloud computing services, including Google Apps for Business. Businesses that pay with their American Express card will save up to 10% on setup and annual fees, including premium support […]
Tuesday Take-Away: Chrome, Google Apps, and Multiple Accounts
/in GeneralMany Google Apps users have other Google Accounts … from Picasa to personal Gmail accounts. With Google’s new consolidated account structure, having multiple accounts open is difficult and can be confusing. Fortunately, a feature in the Chrome browser designed to carry settings across multiple computers and devices offers a solution, particularly for those running Google […]
Friday Thought: Building a Cloud File Service
/in GeneralFor many of the companies, non-profits, school systems, and local governments we work with, the desire to use the cloud is expanding beyond email and calendar. These organizations are looking to move some or all of their file services into the cloud as well. Motivation: While the initial motivation is often to improve access to […]
Google Apps and Google’s New Privacy Policy
/in GeneralThe cloud world is buzzing as Google announced that effective March 1, 2012, it would consolidate more than 60 privacy policies for different services into a single, simplified policy covering all Google services. Not surprisingly, we are already fielding calls from our Google Apps for Business / Education / Government customers with questions about the […]
Cumulus Global Partners with 4th Bin Partner for Integrated e-Waste Solutions
/in GeneralBoston, MA – January 25, 2011 – Cumulus Global and 4th Bin jointly announced a new partnership designed to offer businesses, non-profits, schools, and local governments fully integrated e-waste solutions. Through the partnership, Cumulus Global will offer its cloud-bound customers discounted, ecologically sound, e-waste recycling services for their retiring hardware and electronics. Cumulus Global will […]
Tuesday Take-Away: File Service Strategies with Google Docs
/in GeneralAs more of our current and future customers move to the cloud, they have greater interest in moving beyond email, calendars, and chat. More organizations see cloud file services as a way to improve access to information while simplifying IT infrastructure and lowering costs. These organizations are right on the mark! For those running Google […]
Friday Thought: Roads Paved with Good Intentions
/in GeneralWe have all hear the proverb about roads paved with good intentions. With all of the media attention on SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) and PIPA (Protect IP Act) this week, it appears that we may have a well-needed detour. While the media is portraying the SOPA/PIPA battle and the site blackout protests as a […]
Tuesday Take-Away: New Google Apps Admin Features
/in GeneralOne of the common criticisms of cloud solutions and Google Apps is the lack of administrative capabilities. For the most part, this criticism is unfounded as many of these capabilities are no longer needed when you are free from managing the hardware and network resources behind your applications. Beyond the so-called “paradigm-shift”, Google is aggressively […]
CumuluSuite for Libraries Launches with More Features and Savings
/in GeneralIn a move designed to help public libraries address increasing dependence on technology in the face of shrinking budgets, Cumulus Global today launched CumuluSuite for Libraries, an E-Rate eligible, integrated email and collaboration solution designed to lower costs and improve communications and collaboration. Based on Google Apps for Government or Business, CumuluSuite for Libraries includes enhanced administration tools, premium […]