Google Workspace

A Google Workspace is a 3rd-party cloud-based SaaS productivity collaboration platform by Google LLC that can support Google Workspace collaboration tasks and Google Workspace productivity tasks.

• AKA: G Suite, Google Apps for Your Domain, Google Apps.
• Context:
  • It can typically provide Google Workspace Core Applications with Google Workspace productivity tools including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Calendar, and Google Chat.
  • It can typically enable Google Workspace Custom Domain Emails through Google Workspace business email services with addresses at custom domains (@yourcompany.com).
  • It can typically integrate Google Workspace AI Assistants through Google Workspace Gemini integration and Google Workspace Duet AI for AI-powered content creation and assistance.
  • It can typically support Google Workspace Collaboration Features with Google Workspace real-time editing, Google Workspace shared drives, and Google Workspace team communication.
  • It can typically enforce Google Workspace Security Protocols through Google Workspace enterprise-grade encryption, Google Workspace data loss prevention, and Google Workspace administrative controls.
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  • It can often facilitate Google Workspace Video Conferencing through Google Meet with Google Workspace meeting recordings and Google Workspace live captions.
  • It can often provide Google Workspace Cloud Storage through Google Drive with Google Workspace file sharing and Google Workspace version control.
  • It can often implement Google Workspace Third-Party Integrations through Google Workspace APIs and Google Workspace marketplace applications.
  • It can often support Google Workspace Mobile Access through Google Workspace mobile apps for iOS and Android devices.
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  • It can range from being a Basic Google Workspace to being an Enterprise Google Workspace, depending on its Google Workspace edition tier.
  • It can range from being a Small Business Google Workspace to being a Large Enterprise Google Workspace, depending on its Google Workspace organizational scale.
  • It can range from being a Free Google Workspace to being a Premium Google Workspace, depending on its Google Workspace feature set.
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  • It can integrate with Google Cloud Platform for Google Workspace cloud infrastructure and Google Workspace advanced services.
  • It can connect to Microsoft Office Systems through Google Workspace file compatibility and Google Workspace document import/export.
  • It can support Enterprise Systems through Google Workspace SAML SSO and Google Workspace directory synchronization.
  • It can interface with Third-Party Applications through Google Workspace OAuth 2.0 and Google Workspace REST APIs.
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• Example(s):
  • Google Workspace Editions, such as:
    • Google Workspace Business Starter, providing Google Workspace basic features with 30GB storage per user.
    • Google Workspace Business Standard, offering Google Workspace enhanced features with 2TB storage per user.
    • Google Workspace Business Plus, delivering Google Workspace advanced features with 5TB storage per user.
    • Google Workspace Enterprise, featuring Google Workspace premium capabilitys with advanced security and compliance.
  • Google Workspace Evolution Timeline, such as:
    • Gmail for Your Domain (2006), the initial Google Workspace email service launch.
    • Google Apps for Your Domain (2006), expanding to include Google Workspace document editors and Google Workspace calendar service.
    • Google Apps (2007-2016), establishing Google Workspace market presence with millions of business users.
    • G Suite (2016-2020), rebranding with Google Workspace unified experience and Google Workspace enterprise features.
    • Google Workspace (2020-present), introducing Google Workspace integrated experience with Google Workspace AI capabilitys.
  • Google Workspace User Base (2020), with 6 million paying businesses and 120 million education users.
  • Google Workspace AI Integration (2023), incorporating Google Workspace Duet AI across all applications.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Microsoft 365, which offers similar productivity tools but uses Microsoft ecosystem rather than Google Workspace cloud-native architecture.
  • Apple iWork for iCloud, which provides basic productivity apps but lacks Google Workspace enterprise features and Google Workspace collaboration depth.
  • Notion Productivity Platform, which focuses on workspace organization rather than Google Workspace comprehensive productivity suite.
  • Atlassian Platform, which emphasizes project management over Google Workspace general productivity tools.
  • Slack Platform, which specializes in team communication without Google Workspace integrated document creation.
• See: SaaS Productivity Collaboration Platform, Cloud Computing, Online Office Suite, Enterprise Collaboration System, Google LLC, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs Editors, Google Meet, Google Calendar, Google Chat, Google Cloud Platform.

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References

2023

• (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Workspace Retrieved:2023-5-24.
  • Google Workspace (formerly known as Google Apps and later G Suite) is a collection of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products developed and marketed by Google. It consists of Gmail, Contacts, Calendar, Meet and Chat for communication; Currents for employee engagement; Drive for storage; and the Google Docs Editors suite for content creation. An Admin Panel is provided for managing users and services. Depending on edition Google Workspace may also include the digital interactive whiteboard Jamboard and an option to purchase add-ons such as the telephony service Voice. The education edition adds a learning platform Google Classroom and today has the name Workspace for Education.

    While most of these services are individually available at no cost to consumers who use their free Google (Gmail) accounts, Google Workspace adds enterprise features such as custom email addresses at a domain (e.g. @yourcompany.com), an option for unlimited Drive storage, additional administrative tools and advanced settings, as well as 24/7 phone and email support.

    Being based in Google's data centers, data and information are saved directly and then synchronized to other data centers for backup purposes. Unlike the free, consumer-facing services, Google Workspace users do not see advertisements while using the services, and information and data in Google Workspace accounts do not get used for advertisement purposes. Furthermore, Google Workspace administrators can fine-tune security and privacy settings.

    The suite was first launched in February 2006 as Gmail for Your Domain, before being expanded into Google Apps for Your Domain in the same year, later rebranded as G Suite in 2016, then rebranded again in 2020 as Google Workspace.

    As of April 2020, G Suite had 6 million paying businesses, and 120 million G Suite for Education users.

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