CircleCount helps you better understand Google+

2013-05-20 20:02:53 (0 comments, 13 reshares, 27 +1s)

+SAP launched SAP Fiori last week, a new suite of web apps built for the modern web, optimized by Chrome.
Learn more on our blog: http://goo.gl/VgjXp 

2013-05-17 16:54:39 (2 comments, 12 reshares, 58 +1s)

How are #cloud services brokerages changing business? +Fox News  explains in a segment highlighting Cloud Sherpas: http://youtu.be/7Aek2Nd09Oo

2013-05-17 02:45:39 (1 comments, 16 reshares, 71 +1s)

Customization for your business made easy with the new Admin SDK and Google+ API

The new Admin SDK lets developers build customized administrative tools for organizations that use Google Apps. The SDK consolidates many of the existing domain APIs into a new uniform structure and introduces new functionality with the Directory API and Reports API.

Learn more: http://goo.gl/hcm7I #io13  

2013-05-16 21:21:42 (0 comments, 28 reshares, 33 +1s)

What you need to know from I/O

Google I/O kicked off with a handful of announcements for business, government and education customers. We’ve collected a few must-read points covering launches, updates and tools that will help you simplify the way you work and better connect and collaborate with your own teams and customers: http://goo.gl/95lRY

Google I/O continues through the end of tomorrow. Tune in to live sessions at google.com/io. #io13

2013-05-16 18:24:20 (14 comments, 67 reshares, 218 +1s)

We are excited to share more details about Malaysia as they bring Chromebooks and Google Apps and web-based learning to students and teachers across the country. #io13  

Take a look here: http://goo.gl/SBbOi

2013-05-15 23:10:08 (6 comments, 32 reshares, 101 +1s)

Get things done in Gmail with quick action buttons

Email is an important part of how we get things done -- from planning an event with friends to keeping track of online orders. And today, getting those things done is getting a little easier with new quick action buttons in Gmail, designed to help you tackle your digital to-do’s as quickly as possible. 

Learn more: http://goo.gl/ob3Hk #io13

2013-05-15 21:30:24 (13 comments, 49 reshares, 138 +1s)

Send money from Gmail with Google Wallet

Using Gmail and Google Wallet, you can quickly and securely send money to friends and coworkers within the U.S. 

Learn more: http://goo.gl/lxEjB #io13

2013-05-15 20:12:50 (2 comments, 16 reshares, 46 +1s)

Compute Engine is open for everyone to build on Google infrastructure

Over the last fourteen years Google has been developing some of the best infrastructure in the world to power services at a global-scale. And the goal of Google Cloud Platform is to open that infrastructure and make it available to any business or developer anywhere. So today at Google I/O we announced that Compute Engine is available for anyone to use. You can also run your virtual machines at a reasonable cost because Compute Engine pricing charges by the minute (minimum 10min). 

Learn more: http://goo.gl/B3yGF #io13  

2013-05-15 19:55:58 (3 comments, 12 reshares, 34 +1s)

We’ll soon be launching Google Play for Education, a new destination for students and teachers to access highly engaging educational content and tools. Developers, find out how to get started: goo.gl/D18zy. Educators, sign up to learn more: goo.gl/YxRDM. #GooglePlay #Education   #IO13  

2013-05-15 22:14:33 (37 comments, 64 reshares, 212 +1s)

Hangouts brings video calls and messaging across all your devices

Apps customers now have the option to replace chat in Gmail and Talk on Android with a new version of Hangouts that combines messaging, photos and live video calls across desktops, laptops, as well as Android and iOS phones and tablets. The new Hangouts is designed to help bring all of your real-life conversations online, across any device or platform. Just as before, Apps customers can invite up to 15 colleagues to a video call.

Find out more: http://goo.gl/7UARy  #io13

UPDATE: Learn how to enable Hangouts for your domain here: http://support.google.com/a/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=3094760

2013-05-14 20:27:03 (6 comments, 22 reshares, 96 +1s)

Tomorrow marks the start of Google I/O 2013

You can watch every minute of the I/O 2013 keynote starting tomorrow at 9am PT. Tune in to the keynote: google.com/io 

For a breakdown of all other sessions, look at the list of what’s being live streamed: https://developers.google.com/events/io/sessions 

And Apps customers should look into tuning into the Chrome & Apps, Google Cloud Platform and Google+ tracks. 

2013-05-14 14:43:12 (1 comments, 17 reshares, 44 +1s)

2013-05-14 02:06:07 (18 comments, 72 reshares, 185 +1s)

Use your storage how you need to with 30GB of unified storage across Drive and Gmail

Life gets a bit easier when your Google Apps products work well together. As that experience becomes seamless, having separate storage doesn’t make as much sense anymore. So over the coming weeks, you’ll get 30 GB of unified storage to use as you like between Drive and Gmail. Additionally, because of this storage change, Gmail inboxes for Google Apps customers are no longer limited to 25 GB -- any additional storage you purchase can be shared and used by Gmail. 



Learn more on our blog: http://goo.gl/OTCAC

2013-05-08 17:52:13 (17 comments, 77 reshares, 131 +1s)

Are you a Google Apps admin? We have a newly redesigned Admin console at admin.google.com. Learn more on our blog: http://goo.gl/7OA4w 

#googleapps

2013-05-08 14:56:21 (10 comments, 27 reshares, 94 +1s)

Scheduling is getting easier with Google Forms. Now you can ask what the best date and time for an event or meeting would be right in Forms to help reach a decision quickly. Learn more on the +Google Drive page. 

2013-05-07 17:41:20 (5 comments, 17 reshares, 57 +1s)

Pierre Hermé has #goneGoogle

Pierre Hermé is known for making and selling French macarons. And as their business grows and more boutiques open, they've chosen to use Google Apps to share videos, ideas and most importantly, recipes. 

Learn more on our Blog: http://goo.gl/5uQCp

2013-05-06 18:54:38 (11 comments, 48 reshares, 117 +1s)

Save time with right-click sharing from your Google Drive folder

For those looking to share files more quickly, listen up. You can now share with others directly from the Google Drive folder on your Mac or PC. To share a file while inside your Google Drive folder, simply right click the file, select “Google Drive” and then click “Share.” This new feature is rolling out over the next few days.

If you aren’t already using Drive for your desktop, check it out: http://goo.gl/vGnhG

#googledrive  

2013-05-06 14:00:23 (10 comments, 20 reshares, 55 +1s)

The way manufacturers work is constantly changing. But one thing that stays constant is the need to stay connected. Google is the glue that brings together dispersed teams, processes, and data, with secure, easy to use tools. Explore ways to be more connected with Google on our site dedicated solely to manufacturers: www.google.com/enterprise/manufacturing.html

2013-05-03 20:01:11 (9 comments, 37 reshares, 106 +1s)

Sheets in Drive, now with comment-only access

You can now give people comment-only access to your spreadsheets, just like you can with Google Docs and Slides. This is useful when you’re looking for feedback on a spreadsheet and would like to review comments from others before actually making any changes. 

See how commenting works (http://goo.gl/HWX4l) and give the setting a try the next time you share a spreadsheet. Don't see it yet? Hang tight -- we're rolling it out over the next week. 

2013-05-02 22:14:13 (12 comments, 93 reshares, 204 +1s)

If you do a lot of scheduling over email, it's now easier to create events directly from your +Gmail. Starting today, dates and times within emails are lightly underlined: click them to schedule that conference call or lunch date without ever leaving Gmail.

When you click on one of these underlined dates, you’ll be able to preview your schedule for the day and change the title, date or time of the event.

Clicking “Add to Calendar” will do exactly that -- add the event to your calendar along with a link back to the original email.

This new feature is rolling out over the next week to Rapid Release domains with the English (US) language. We'll be adding other languages soon, so stay tuned.

2013-05-02 13:53:10 (4 comments, 52 reshares, 118 +1s)

South Station has #goneGoogle

Boston commuters can now get some work done while waiting inside for the T, train, taxi or bus at South Station. Starting today, we’ve invested in a new infrastructure to support free public WiFi at South Station. 

We’ve helped Boston businesses go Google, from Costco to Johnny Cupcakes. And we also understand that Bostonians want to be connected, whether at work, home or on the go. The new WiFi network at South Station will help Bostonians get the most out of the web and make the most of their city. 

2013-04-30 17:00:54 (9 comments, 43 reshares, 121 +1s)

Chromebooks as customer and employee kiosks

Chromebook’s new Managed Public Sessions feature turns devices into shared kiosks for customers and employees. Learn how Multnomah County Library’s using Managed Public Sessions to improve their Community Chromebooks loaner program, a program which has loaned Chromebooks out over 30,000 times in the last year. And how Dillard’s Inc. and Hyatt San Francisco are giving employees quick access to internal systems in employee break areas.

Learn more on our Blog: http://goo.gl/LZMLU

2013-04-26 16:18:19 (5 comments, 16 reshares, 50 +1s)

Working together in Drive is getting easier and more fun with new profile pictures, one-click group chat, and a new look for anonymous users: http://goo.gl/iqcMt

These are a few of our favorite anonymous characters. Which ones have you found? 

2013-04-24 22:16:44 (4 comments, 18 reshares, 38 +1s)

Hangout on Air Recap: Google Earth Pro 7.1 New Features

Did you miss Monday’s live broadcast on “Google Earth Pro 7.1 New Features”? Not to worry! The recording is posted on YouTube, so take a look to learn how to make smarter decisions about location.
Google Earth Pro 7.1: New Features & Special Offer

2013-04-22 16:26:00 (4 comments, 9 reshares, 30 +1s)

Celebrate Earth Day with Google Earth Pro 7.1. In addition to better ways to edit maps and measure site views, we're offering Google Earth Pro (normally $399) for $199 for the next 24 hours. To take advantage of this price, sign up at http://goo.gl/TK9X5 for Google Earth Pro before 9am, PDT on April 23, 2013 and use the code EarthDay199. 

Read more on our blog: http://goo.gl/knGWq 

2013-04-22 15:58:00 (0 comments, 2 reshares, 11 +1s)

Hangout On Air starting in one hour!

Make smarter decisions about a location using Google Earth Pro 7.1. Join us today at 10am PST here on the Google Enterprise Google+ page - https://plus.google.com/+googleenterprise/posts.

Add your questions as a comment below, and we’ll see you On Air.

2013-05-01 18:18:40 (13 comments, 77 reshares, 194 +1s)

Google local search and Street View gives +BMW drivers the ultimate driving experience 

BMW’s driving machines bring power and efficiency to drivers -- and now access to +Google Maps features. To help drivers safely discover local destinations, BMW ConnectedDrive lets users search for and see points of interest in the Google Map from inside their car. Having access to accurate map information from inside the car gives BMW drivers the ultimate driving experience. 

Learn more here: http://goo.gl/T18qO

2013-04-16 19:01:14 (7 comments, 44 reshares, 133 +1s)

Australia's largest retailer is moving to Google Apps and Chrome. With more than 3,000 stores across Australia and New Zealand and 200,000 employees, Woolworths has gone Google. Read about it on our blog: http://goo.gl/F2Go4

2013-04-16 16:39:10 (19 comments, 93 reshares, 293 +1s)

Want your company to run on Chrome? Announcing two new Chrome for Business features that will help your IT team. 

Legacy Browser Support lets companies deploy Chrome while supporting older web apps. Cloud-based management lets IT managers customize Chrome 100+ policies right from the Google Admin panel. 

2013-04-22 17:00:47 (14 comments, 14 reshares, 43 +1s)

Want to make smarter decisions about a location from the comfort of your office?  Tune in to this live broadcast and learn about Google’s premium edition of Google Earth and its newly launched features. Join us Monday, April 22 at 10am PST on the Google Enterprise Google+ page.

Add your questions to this Google+ Event and we’ll cover them on our Q&A.

2013-04-10 17:49:55 (19 comments, 75 reshares, 179 +1s)

Nine years ago, inspired by someone struggling to find emails in her inbox, +Gmail was born. It may not have launched as an enterprise product, but our first customers were ourselves -- Google employees. We quickly realized that Gmail had the potential to help people not just in their personal lives, but also at school and at work. So, unlike most toddlers, Gmail was shipped out to join the pro workforce at the ripe old age of two -- when we launched the precursor to Google Apps for Business: Gmail for your Domain.

Whether you use Gmail at home, school or work, the tools you use to communicate should evolve along with you. Thanks for all your feedback so far -- please keep it coming in year 10!

2013-04-10 16:20:20 (1 comments, 27 reshares, 72 +1s)

Today the country of Malaysia announced that they are adopting Google Apps (our suite of cloud-based tools that includes Gmail, Docs and Calendar) for 10 million students, teachers and parents. They’ll also be deploying Chromebooks to primary and secondary schools nationwide. These efforts are part of Malaysia’s national education reform, which includes making the web central to its education system (you can read the full plan here: http://goo.gl/dMxdG). 

2013-04-08 13:53:40 (3 comments, 57 reshares, 103 +1s)

Over 5 million businesses use Google Enterprise solutions, including 58% of Fortune 500 companies. Whether you're a small business, a large business or part of the other 42% of the Fortune 500, we encourage you to check out our newly redesigned website at google.com/enterprise to learn how your company can go Google.

2013-04-04 20:30:21 (18 comments, 40 reshares, 241 +1s)

Today Google Apps customers will have access to autocomplete predictions in your Gmail search boxes to help you get the information you want faster than ever before. 

2013-04-04 17:27:02 (0 comments, 19 reshares, 62 +1s)

Announcing expanded availability, new features, and lower prices for Google Compute Engine. Learn more: http://goo.gl/XcFgO 

2013-04-03 20:42:55 (4 comments, 27 reshares, 82 +1s)

Read about why making Google Apps available whenever and wherever you need it is a top priority at Google. 

2013-04-02 23:20:15 (10 comments, 86 reshares, 139 +1s)

Quickoffice on your Android & iPhone is here!

One of the easiest ways to share old files and collaborate is to convert files to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. But not everyone you work with has #gonegoogle yet. Starting today, Google Apps for Business can edit Microsoft Office files using Quickoffice on iPhone and Android devices. From Word to Excel to Powerpoint, you can make quick edits at the airport or from the back of a taxi and save and share everything in Google Drive.

Learn more on the blog: http://goo.gl/KMISO

2013-04-02 23:25:07 (1 comments, 6 reshares, 27 +1s)

Second City Communications has #gonegoogle

The Second City is a legendary improv theatre company based in Chicago whose alumni list includes the likes of Alan Arkin, John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Mike Myers, Steve Carell and Tina Fey. We partnered with them on yesterday's April Fool's joke – the Levity Algorithm.

Today, we're excited to reveal another partnership: Second City Communications – the business solutions arm of Second City – has #gonegoogle .

Read how Second City Communications is using Google Apps: http://goo.gl/4FkWd. And, if you missed the Levity Algoritm, watch how you can spice up even the most boring of work days below.

2013-04-01 11:30:57 (6 comments, 73 reshares, 141 +1s)

You know the drill. Dreary two hour meetings you can’t wait to escape. Emails that go on forever without getting to the point. Another invite to a meeting with no clear purpose. Today we're introducing the Levity Algorithm in Google Apps to help you spice up even the most boring of work days.

2013-03-29 16:37:39 (3 comments, 7 reshares, 63 +1s)

Our last #gonegoogle tip of the week comes from Josh Gerber who is the owner of 1369 Coffeehouse, which has two locations in Cambridge:    

We use Google Sites to publish schedules and phone lists, allowing our staff to make changes and manage their work schedule remotely.  

Editor's note: Now that's what we call "anytime and anywhere!"

2013-03-28 20:29:45 (3 comments, 7 reshares, 63 +1s)

Since the #gonegoogle  tips have been popular this week, we thought we'd bring you another one today, this time from Tim Luckow of GHouse, another Boston-based company:

Transparency reigns supreme at GHouse: we’re dedicated to showing our artists what happens behind the scenes on the business side so they can focus on their music. Google Apps makes that transparency - and the vision I have for my business - possible.

The foundation of this clear communication sits in Google Sheets. We create, share and constantly update a spreadsheet for each of our artists that tracks performance, from the number of times their songs are live-streamed on certain sites to how many tickets they’re selling for upcoming shows. That way, the band can hop into the spreadsheet at any given time and know how much they can expect in royalties and sales.

Learn how you can go Google atgoog... more »

2013-03-28 15:54:56 (5 comments, 6 reshares, 57 +1s)

Today's #gonegoogle tip comes from Michelle Jones, Director of Marketing for MyEnergy, a software startup based in Boston:

Google+ Hangouts are the easiest way to dress your coworkers like pirates while they present your company's 5-year financial plan.   

Editor's note: For those wondering what Michelle is talking about, check out the Google Effects feature the next time you're in a Google+ Hangout.

2013-03-27 17:36:08 (15 comments, 9 reshares, 150 +1s)

Today's #gonegoogle  tip comes from Chris, General Manager of The Hotel Veritas, a hotel in Harvard Square:

If you keep all your documents on +Google Drive, you never lose anything and you'll always have access no matter where you go. We don't even keep hard copies anymore. And, on top of that, you can restrict the sharing settings on certain documents to make them as private or public as you'd like.

2013-03-26 19:50:39 (3 comments, 5 reshares, 15 +1s)

For the average football fan, game days mean fun, fried food, first downs, and field goals. But for the San Francisco 49ers Security team, game days mean running a smooth, safe operation behind the scenes, so their players, coaches and staff can focus on the game.

Read how Google Maps Coordinate helps them keep the Niners' touchdowns coming: http://goo.gl/bSx3h

2013-03-26 18:09:48 (5 comments, 14 reshares, 65 +1s)

Today's #gonegoogle tip comes from Garrett McNeill, CEO of Boston-based SignedOn, Inc: 

Keep a folder in +Google Drive called "Template Documents" that includes invoices, regularly used spreadsheets, & proposal templates to make it quick & easy to replicate your work.

Editor's note: To create a folder in Google Drive, go to drive.google.com, click the Create button, and select Folder.

2013-03-26 01:55:21 (1 comments, 12 reshares, 74 +1s)

#gonegoogle tips from Boston businesses all week

Last week, we brought you live posts from the Home Plate to Home Run event hosted by the +Daily Grommet. We're still impressed by how all of the teams were using Google Apps to complete the challenge!

In honor of this event and all of the #gonegoogle  action in Boston, we'll be posting a series of tips & tricks from the Daily Grommet and other Boston businesses throughout the week.

First up, a tip from Kate McLeod, Discovery Director at the Daily Grommet:
"Everyone in our company uses Google Calendar. It’s helpful to be able to see the team’s availability all in one place! We also plan our editorial calendar in a Google spreadsheet, and we use it to anticipate and plan for the products we’re launching."

Stay tuned for a #gonegoogle  tip a day all week.

2013-03-19 18:55:32 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 14 +1s)

And the winner is...

Thinx! We can't wait to see how Google Apps helps your team build your business throughout the next year.

A big thank you to the Daily Grommet, Fenway Park, and the event's sponsors for throwing a successful pitch day.

#GrommetPitch  

2013-03-19 18:18:07 (1 comments, 4 reshares, 10 +1s)

Fast Pitch and Bullpen challenge contenders announced

10 teams faced off this morning in the +Daily Grommet 'Home Plate to Home Run' challenge, using Google Apps to complete their morning pitches. From Hangouts to Docs to Forms, Google Apps made the challenge possible.

The Google Apps action is over, but the Home Pitch to Home Run challenge isn't. Thinx and Frogglez will be advancing to the afternoon Fast Pitch and Bullpen challenge where they'll be grilled by our panel of coaches. Learn how Thinx is rethinking your underwear at shethinx.com and how Frogglez makes wearing swim goggles more comfortable at http://www.frogglezgoggles.com.

One winner will be announced later this afternoon, and the winning package includes Chromebooks and a year of Google Apps to get their business off the ground.

2013-03-19 15:01:26 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 13 +1s)

As we wrap up prep-time for the morning challenge at Fenway Park, the BAND team gets advice about their pitch via Google+ Hangout from one of our coaches.

BAND is a company set up by industrial design students at Mass Arts. They're pitching a product called Grid, a customizable iPhone case that lets you hold things like money and cards. Stay tuned to see if they advance to the afternoon challenge.

#grommetpitch