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AI in Google Workspace – Gemini App

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AI in Google Workspace - Gemini AppGoogle Workspace is a comprehensive and secure platform that empowers organizations to be more productive, collaborative, and creative. This series explores the power of AI built within Google Workspace across each of the workspace apps. We begin with the Gemini App in Google Workspace.

The Gemini App

The Gemini App is a Large Language Model (LMM) service built to help you get more done in less time. It’s great for brainstorming ideas, researching topics, and improving your writing. Use Gemini to pressure-test your work against target personas, with enterprise-grade data protections. 

Choose from multiple versions specifically designed for advanced reasoning, complex tasks, deep research, and everyday queries.

Three features you should know

Deep Research

Explore complex topics and get findings from different sources across the web in a comprehensive, easy-to-read report that brings hours of research to your fingertips in mere minutes. The reports can also be exported into Google Docs to easily share with your teams, allowing you to dive into industry trends, understand the competitive landscape, or even research customers ahead of a sales meeting.

Gems

Gems are customizable versions of Gemini that help with specialized or repetitive tasks. It’s like having an expert to help craft compelling marketing copy, prepare for job interviews, brainstorm new ideas, and so much more. You can even feed Gems your documents and other information, making them smarter and more tailored to your needs.

Integrations

Gemini seamlessly connects to other Google Workspace apps. Pull schedules from Gmail, PDFs from Drive, and content from Docs into the Gemini app without switching tabs or windows, so you can stay focused and get quality work done faster.

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At Cumulus Global, our priority is ensuring that you have productive, secure, and affordable managed cloud services. We work to ensure that you get the most value from the IT and cloud services you need and want, without overspending, to best support your business objectives.

Unsure of where to start? Check out our IT Assessment or schedule a meeting with a Cloud Advisor.

We will help you adapt while keeping your IT services secure and cost-effective.

About the Author

Allen Falcon is the co-founder and CEO of Cumulus Global.  Allen co-founded Cumulus Global in 2006 to offer small businesses enterprise-grade email security and compliance using emerging cloud solutions. He has led the company’s growth into a managed cloud service provider with over 1,000 customers throughout North America.

Google Gemini Licensing Explained

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Gemini Licensing Explained

Google’s recent announcement that Google Gemini is now a core service within Google Workspace has led to some confusion regarding the distinction between the Gemini App and Gemini for Google Workspace and your Gemini licensing options.

This blog post provides clarity on the products and their pricing.

The Gemini App

The Gemini App runs at gemini.google.com. There are two versions of the Gemini App: Gemini and Gemini Advanced.

Gemini is free and runs as a web app and a Chrome extension. It offers a range of features, including: 

  • Summarization
  • Translation
  • Q&A
  • Brainstorming
  • Writing suggestions

Gemini integrates with other Google apps and is free to use.

Gemini Advanced is a stand-alone paid service, and it is included as a core service in most Google Workspace subscriptions. It offers all of the features of Gemini, plus:

  • Access to a larger language model
  • The ability to create custom models
  • More robust image generation
  • Priority support

If you have Google Workspace, Gemini Advanced is included as a core service at no additional cost. Stand-alone access to Gemini Advanced costs $19.99 per month and requires a Google One account for security.

Gemini for Google Workspace

Gemini for Google Workspace is an add-on to Google Workspace that brings Gemini directly into Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Meets.  Integrations into Chat and other Google Workspace apps are expected in the near future.

Pricing depends on your Google Workspace subscription tier. With an annual commitment, Gemini for Google Workspace pricing is as follows:

  • Business Tier: $20/user/month 
  • Enterprise Tier: $30/user/month

You can subscribe on a month-to-month basis for $24 and $36 per user, respectively.

Gemini for Google Workspace for Education has two pricing options with an annual commitment:

  • Gemini Education: $16/user/month
  • Gemini Education Premium: $24/user/month

Your Next Step:

Give Gemini a try. For a limited time, we are offering a Gemini $10 Trial for Google Workspace clients that includes Gemini Advanced, Gemini for Google Workspace, and learning tools.

Google occasionally offers free trials and incentive discounts. Schedule a quick consultation to discuss your specific Gemini licensing options. Our Cloud Advisors will help you navigate offers, options, and pricing.

About the Author

Allen Falcon is the co-founder and CEO of Cumulus Global.  Allen co-founded Cumulus Global in 2006 to offer small businesses enterprise-grade email security and compliance using emerging cloud solutions. He has led the company’s growth into a managed cloud service provider with over 1,000 customers throughout North America. Starting his first business at age 12, Allen is a serial entrepreneur. He has launched strategic IT consulting, software, and service companies. An advocate for small and midsize businesses, Allen served on the board of the former Smaller Business Association of New England, local economic development committees, and industry advisory boards.

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