2. Google Apps
Google Apps can increase business
efficiency and productivity, save money, and
reduce environmental impact.

3. Pros
● Document Editing in real time
● Calendar that synchronizes with phone and email
● Video Chat available

4. Pros continued
● The Cloud – Access your files anywhere, anytime from
Google's servers
● Automatically updating security keeps company information
protected
● Reduce impact on environment through Google's net zero
company policy
● Instant messaging throughout company

5. Collaboration
● Real time document editing allows multiple users
to edit a document
● No more time wasted with back and forth
emailing
● Video chat connects people all over the globe and
reduces travel expenses

6. Accessibility
● Employees can access files on the cloud from
anywhere with internet connection

7. Security
● Files are constantly saved and backed up
● Strong encryption and authentication systems
● Automatically updates security,
saving money on IT installers

8. Innovation
● Connect with colleagues from different
organizations using Video Chat
● Multiple personnel can work on same document
together
● Discussion boards allow employees the ability to
share ideas faster and easier than ever before

9. Going Green!
● Less energy used than with onsite servers
– Saves company money on electricity bill
● Google's “Net Zero” policy tolerates no carbon
pollution from their facilities
● Save money and eliminate pollution due to
employee travel
● Reduce company's overall environmental
footprint
– May attract environmentally friendly business

10. Cons
● Costs $5 per user per month or $50 per user per year
● May take some training
● Small companies may not be able to take advantage
of all the applications offered

11. Recommendations
● Free trial available – Try it before you buy it!
● Free trial link
– <http://www.google.com/enterprise/apps/business/>

12. Sources
● Free Trial And Google Apps Logo
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