Google G Suite Takes Business by Storm
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Modern commerce has seen many businesses migrate to the Cloud. Having a centralized place where business data is secure and more easily accessible makes the lives of busy professionals easier. Not to mention the business-focused scalability and growth potential that Cloud-computing platforms offer.
Google has recently charged onto the scene, unveiling their own Cloud-platform for business, dubbed G Suite. However, many business owners are wondering – is it living up to the hype and how does it measure up to the long-established Office 365?
Two of the most important elements of a successful business are strong communication strategies and a dynamic teamwork platform. If your team can’t connect and collaborate seamlessly, projects take longer to complete and morale can take a hit. Both Office 365 and G Suite have developed instant-chat platforms for team collaboration – let’s check out the features of each below.
Microsoft unveiled Teams just this year as a built-in messaging app for Office 365. Teams blends a variety of collaboration tools into a single interface that helps employees connect without having to switch in and out of apps. This avoids having to switch to and from email to ask quick questions or get a stamp of approval on an important project.
Teams are equipped with group chat and international calling features, Skype & VoIP capabilities, and allows employees to connect in real-time as they’re working on other things. It also allows for the quick sharing of files and pertinent information while on a call.
Google Hangouts has been on the scene for some time and many business owners have likely made use of the software for international calling and conference call meetings.
However, Google recently restructured Hangouts, and split the platform into two apps — Hangouts Chat for instant-messaging and Hangouts Meet for audio and video conferencing.
While both Teams and Hangouts offer dynamic collaborative power, the most attractive feature of chat-based tools is the ability to connect quickly without having to navigate between a variety of apps. While Hangouts in G Suite may be a good solution for businesses looking to divide their communication strategy into silos, Office 365 offers a much more seamless way for team members to connect in real-time.
Creating and processing business documents shouldn’t be a tedious hassle. When it comes to putting together business projects, employees should have a seamless platform of programs that are easy to use and offer unique tools and features. Microsoft and Google have very similar platforms in this category – let’s explore each approach below.
Office 365: Word, Excel & PowerPoint
G Suite: Docs, Sheets & Slides
More and more, organizations are looking for increased access and sharing capabilities to enjoy the benefits of smoother workflows and stronger collaboration strategies. However, what about the ability to control and manage that increased access? Let’s break down the difference between the Microsoft and Google approach to administrative control.
Office 365: A Pilot Seat for Administrators
G Suite: Working to Match Microsoft
It’s clear that Microsoft has a tight hold on the market with a massive base of users across the globe. To be frank, it’s likely that Microsoft will always be the leader in enterprise collaboration and productivity, even though Google continues to make strides with G Suite optimization.
While G Suite has been picking up momentum, Office 365 has the legacy of Microsoft in their corner. Office 365 is familiar to business professionals, centralized, fully compatible and has had years on the market to work out bugs and optimize features. Simply put, Microsoft is the default – the go-to for business owners – and that in and of itself makes it a hard contender to beat.
While Google is making a name for G Suite and making strides with market deployment, they still need to work on developing a partner network for compatibility and building their image as a software vendor for enterprises. Additionally, G Suite is completely web-based and faces the challenge of proving how it could function as an offline platform – a problem Microsoft will never have to deal with.
Google offers a solid product with G Suite, but at this point, it’s very simple, and lacks many of the customizable features and optimizing power of Office 365. While G Suite development is definitely something for business owners to keep an eye on, for now, it’s safe to say that sticking with Office 365 is the best solution modern business strategy.
Cloud-computing is the future of modern commerce. The more technology continues to develop, the more capabilities business owners will have to optimize processes and drive connection. Microsoft is clearly leading the charge and it will be exciting to see how they continue to develop Office 365 for their huge and growing user-base.
If you’re wondering how to make the best use of Office 365 or even if you’re considering making the switch to another Cloud platform like G Suite, take the time to check in with On Time Tech for consultation at (415) 294-5250. Insight from experts can help ensure that Cloud-computing strategies are implemented to support your unique business needs.
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