We’re Google Workspace partners (formerly known as Google G Suite partners). At CloudTech24, we have a range of in-house certified Workspace experts who can provide you with a wide range of Google Workspace support services for businesses in London, the UK, and globally including:
- Google Workspace Trials, Evaluations, discount codes and License Resale
- Google Workspace Setup and onboarding
- Google Workspace Migration (Data and Email Migration)
- Third-Party Google Workspace Support
- Google Workspace Consultancy
- Google Workspace Health Checks
- Google Workspace Training
- Google Workspace Cloud-to-Cloud backup
- Fully Managed Google Workspace Services
- Google Workspace Product updates, Event Information and Special Offers
- Google MDM Leveraging Google Endpoint Management
- Mobile Management)
- Google Meet Setup and Training
Google Workspace Reseller
As a Google Workspace reseller, we provide licensing resale services to enable businesses to leverage discounted Google Workspace licensing whilst remaining as the primary administrator with Google Workspace admin console access.
This allows you to support your team members with their drive and Gmail accounts whilst managing their platform and file storage.
CloudTech24 provides premium Google Workspace Support as a more personalised experience. It can be coupled with our IT platform and IT Support to ensure comprehensive IT coverage and expert support as an alternative to direct Workspace technical support.
Due to limitations with backup in Google Workspace, CloudTech24 offer complete Workspace backup services to provide assurance of all business data by backing up all of the data into our monitored cloud-to-cloud backup platform.
CloudTech24 managed a seamless service changeover from our previous Google Workspace support provider. It is great to have gained a competitive price from a more local expert provider. We have already recommended CloudTech24 and his team and will continue to do so for Google and IT support.
What is Google Workspace?
Google Workspace was rebranded from Google G Suite in 2020, rebranded from Google Apps for Work in 2016. Google Workspace is a platform trusted by more than 5 million businesses, enabling them to work faster, smarter, and more collaboratively every day. This includes small businesses doing big things to enterprise businesses like Verizon, Colgate-Palmolive, Gant & Morrisons. In the past year alone, 1 million new customers have subscribed to Google Workspace.
The solution is a cloud-based business platform that enables businesses to have the flexibility to work from any location, at any time and from any device. Full details of the Google licenses and pricing plans are available from Google direct – Google licensing is straightforward.
As a Google Cloud Partner, we can assist you with the right plan for your business. Essentially there are 4 Google Workspace plans, each of these subscription tiers is summarised below:
CloudTech24 provide the following Google Licensing:
Basic, Standard, Plus and Enterprise.
With CloudTech24, there are Google Workspace solutions to suit all business sizes and budgets.
Business Starter – Ideal for Small Businesses
Small businesses will find our business starter package helpful in streamlining their communications and operations. The plan packs a real punch for cloud-based Google productivity apps, custom domains and business email.
Popular features include:
Business Email: Send the right message to your clients with professional email addresses for your team.
Secure Cloud Storage: Basic cloud storage of 30GB per account.
Business Suite: Innovative applications for document planning and formatting with the help of Google AI.
Online Calendar: Smart solutions to managing and holding meetings.
Video Conferencing: Google meet facilitates large scale meetings for up to 100 attendees.
Business Standard – Ideal for Growing Companies
Growing companies often need higher levels of support but don’t necessarily have the budget to accommodate premium software. Our business standard package is most suitable for businesses that might need to increase their workforce and want more flexibility.
Popular features include:
Business Email: Keep in touch professionally with personalised email addresses that showcase your business domain.
Secure Cloud Storage: Secure cloud space to store and share information. Standard packages allow for 2TB of use per person.
Productivity Suite: Innovative selection of apps, including slides, sheets, documents and forms.
Online Calendar: Set up meetings, schedule team chats and keep on track with clients.
Google Meet: Up to 150 participants can use Google Meet to discuss business operations. You can also use it for hosting webinars and conferences.
Business Plus – Best for Medium Businesses With Lots of Data
If you operate a medium-sized business, then it’s common to accumulate a lot of data. Our business plus option is perfect for teams that need a safe place to store and share their data.
Popular features include:
Business Email: Email addresses with customisable domains and premium applications such as eDiscovery.
Cloud Storage: A whopping 5 TB of data per user, ideal for storing and sharing information.
Video Conferencing and Messaging: Hold large scale meetings, conferences and webinars for up to 250 people.
Integrated Online Calendar: Keep in touch with your team and clients by scheduling meetings and setting up conferences.
Business Productivity Suite: Gives you access to a suite of popular applications, including slides, sheets and docs. Our plus plan also includes forms, sites and high levels of security such as Vault.
Google Enterprise Plan – Best For Large Businesses
If you operate a company with more than 300 employees, then you’ll need a plan that accommodates all of them. Our enterprise package is ideal for companies with extensive security and compliance requirements because it offers enhanced protection features.
Other popular features include:
Business Email: Company domain emails for you and your team to communicate with each other and your clients.
Cloud Storage: Secure cloud storage with unlimited data. Every user is entitled to unlimited access, which means you can rest assured that you’ll be able to create documents and share information without worrying about space.
Google Suite: Full access to Google’s suite of applications, including Docs, Forms, Slides and Sheets.
IT Tools: Range of administrative and security tools including cloud search, E-discovery, audit reporting and archiving.
Video Conferencing and Messaging: Meeting space for up to 250 attendees at one time. You can create traditional meetings, hold conferences or events such as webinars.
App Development: Create apps with our easy-to-use feature. Only basic coding knowledge is needed, and you can build apps to increase your productivity and streamline operations.
Advanced Features: Data Loss Prevention features, enterprise-grade access control, BigQuery analysis, high-grade email encryption and full support from Cloudtech24 in setting up and using these free features.
Which is best for my needs?
| Features included | Starter | Standard | Plus | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business email | Custom Domain and up to 50 aliases | Custom Domain with aliases | Custom Domain with aliases | Custom Domain with aliases |
| Cloud storage (per person) | 30 GB per person | 2 TB per person | 5 TB per person | Unlimited storage |
| Online Calendar | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Video Messaging and Conferencing | Up to 100 participants | Up to 150 participants | Up to 250 participants with attendance tracking and recording | Up to 250 participants with attendance tracking, recording, and automatic links |
| Business Suite | Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms | Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms | Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms | Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms |
| Security | Basic | General 2-step verification | Enhanced – Vault and Endpoint management | Data Loss Prevention, BigQuery, Enterprise Grade Access-Control, High Grade Email Encryption |
| App Development | No | No | No | Yes, low-code development |
| Extra Features | No | No | Recording and Attendance Tracking | E-Discovery, Enhanced Security, Retention and Audit Reporting |
Frequently Asked Questions about our Google Workspace Support Services
We often receive questions about our services or specifically Google Workspace for UK businesses so we thought we would clear them up with some helpful FAQs below. Of course, you can also pick the phone up and speak with us as we would be more than happy to help.
WHAT IS GOOGLE WORKSPACE?
Google Workspace is a collection of powerful and secure cloud-based productivity and collaboration applications. Google Workspace acts as a centralised location for business tooling to combine disparate business solutions such as Google Workspace email, office suite, file storage etc. As a full collaborative suite there are customisable tools integrated on the platform to effectively run and collaborate on IT operations from any location, at any time and on any device.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN GOOGLE WORKSPACE?
Basic features include access to Google Suite, emails with domains, meetings and security. Depending on the package you choose, extra features include access to BigQuery, and data loss prevention applications.
HOW MUCH DOES GOOGLE WORKSPACE COST?
There are price plans to suit every budget, and our starter plan in the cheapest option available.
IS GOOGLE WORKSPACE FOR EDUCATION FREE?
Yes, Workspace for education is free, and it will remain that way.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WORKSPACE AND GMAIL?
Gmail is a free and basic email application but Workspace offers a lot of extra features, including cloud storage, business emails, administrative controls and much more – depending on your chosen plan.
CAN I UPGRADE MY GMAIL TO GOOGLE WORKSPACE?
Yes, you can. CloudTech24 specialises in Google migration services, as the process can be a bit difficult. We guarantee maximum effectiveness and know you’ll be satisfied with the result.
HOW MUCH STORAGE WILL I GET?
Basic plans start at 30GB storage, but each package offers more storage. Our enterprise plan provides unlimited storage for all users.
WHY SHOULD I CHOOSE GOOGLE WORKSPACE OVER MICROSOFT365?
Many people prefer using Workspace because it packs a host of features but has a simpler interface. If you’d like to migrate from Microsoft to Google, our team of specialist can create a seamless transition.
IS GOOGLE WORKSPACE FREE?
You can trial Google Workspace for free for 14 days (free trial period), however there are costs associated with Google Workspace licensing. There are four subscription tiers: Google Workspace Basic, Google Workspace Standard, Workspace Business Plus and Google Workspace Enterprise. You pay per user, per month. CloudTech24 can assist you with choosing the best subscription and potential Google Workspace license discounts. As a partner, CloudTech24 can frequently provide promo codes uk.
HOW ABOUT FOR CHARITIES?
Yes, Google Workspace is free for charities to use. It’s similar to basic, but has features including shared drives available.
IS GOOGLE WORKSPACE SECURE?
Google Workspace is an incredibly secure cloud collaboration solution. Organisations can consolidate multiple platforms into the single business suite – thus not only simplifying data management and reducing the possibility of user error but securing the login authentication with built-in options for 2-factor-authentication (2FA) or 2-Step-Verification (2SV). All data within Google Workspace is secured with “data at rest” and “data in motion” by default. Workspace also has great build in security protection including spam filtering to protect your organisation against advanced cyber security threats.
HOW DO I GET DIRECT GOOGLE TECHNICAL SUPPORT?
You can get in touch with Google’s admin support number on (650) 253-0000 or look for help on their website here.
WHAT IS A GOOGLE RESELLER?
A Google Reseller provides clients with Google Licensing and Management services – CloudTech24 can provide Clients with Google Workspace licensing, discounts and promotion codes in addition to ongoing technical support where our team can support your Workspace instance and manage your domain.
IS GOOGLE WORKSPACE EMAIL ENCRYPTED?
Google Workspace customers’ data is encrypted when it’s on a disk, stored on backup media, moving over the Internet, or travelling between data centres. Encryption is an important piece of the Google Workspace security strategy, helping to protect your emails, chats, Google Drive files, and other data.
