Google Apps is a cloud-based productivity suite that helps you and your team connect and get work done from anywhere on any device. It’s simple to setup, use and manage, allowing you to work smarter and focus on what really matters.
On October 27th 2011 Google finally added Google + as an additional service to Google Apps users.
If you are a Google Apps Administrator for your domain you must turn on this feature to enable account creation unless you already have your accounts set to enable new services. Once this feature is enabled it may take a few moments for it to become active.
I need a productivity solution that’s easy to deploy and doesn’t require the ongoing maintenance of desktop software.
Google Apps runs in the cloud using nothing but the web, so there’s no hardware upgrades, software patches or maintenance required. Because we manage all of the hardware and software in our datacenters, all your employees need is a web browser to communicate and work together in the cloud.
Offline access to Gmail, Calendar and Docs has recently been made available to Google Apps domains
Gmail: Gmail Offline is a Chrome Web Store app based on the Gmail web app for tablets.
Calendar: When offline, you can view events and RSVP to appointments.
Docs: You can view documents and spreadsheets offline.
Editions included:
Google Apps, Google Apps for Business, Government and Education
How to access what’s new:
Gmail: Install the Gmail offline app from the Chrome Web store. Administrators need to first allow access to the ‘Chrome Web Store’ service.
Calendar and Docs: Click the gear icon at the top right corner of the web app and select the option for offline access.
Now businesses can run Microsoft® Outlook on Google Apps instead of Microsoft® Exchange, so they can achieve the cost savings, security and reliability of Google Apps while employees use the interface they prefer for email, contacts and calendar.
Many business users prefer Gmail’s interface and features to products they’ve used in the past. But sometimes there are people who just love Outlook. For them, we’ve developed Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook. It enables Outlook users to connect to Google Apps for business email, contacts and calendar. And they can always use Gmail’s web interface to access their information when they’re not on their work computer.
