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Google delves deep into G-Suite with cloud search
Google

Google delves deep into G-Suite with cloud search

It is not a direct replacement for the sunsetting Google Search Appliance, but rather new search functionality for G-Suite.

By Darin Stewart • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Introducing Google's latest addition to the toolbox – Cloud Spanner
DataCentre infrastructure

Introducing Google's latest addition to the toolbox – Cloud Spanner

Google has launched Cloud Spanner, a distributed relational database service that offers the benefits of traditional and NoSQL databases in one.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2017
Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators
Google

Google's new generation of Chromebooks, designed for students and educators

Chromebooks, the device of choice for educators, are set to get new features including stylus capabilities and world-facing cameras.

By Naveen Viswanatha • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks
Cloud Access Security Broker

Notorious cybercrime gang targeting Google Apps for C&C attacks

Carbanak cybercrime gang now using Google infrastructure to act as Command and Control for weaponized documents.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Apple issues security patches for…just about everything
Cybersecurity

Apple issues security patches for…just about everything

Apple rolls out sweeping security updates, plugging flaws in everything from iOS to iCloud. Users urged to patch swiftly.

By Graham Cluley • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Canvas is now fully integrated with Google Apps for Education
Google

Canvas is now fully integrated with Google Apps for Education

Teachers & students using the Canvas learning management platform will be able to take advantage of its new integration with Google tools.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Creating a culture of student sharing, improving classroom results
Google

Creating a culture of student sharing, improving classroom results

Tring School's adoption of Google tools has fostered a sharing culture, leading to significant improvements in student engagement and academic performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Toontastic 3D: a playful storytelling app for kids
Google

Toontastic 3D: a playful storytelling app for kids

Today's digital devices and tools offer amazing opportunities for kids to imagine, invent and explore with technology.

By Google for Education • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Pure SEO helping businesses climb the ladder of search results
Marketing Technologies

Pure SEO helping businesses climb the ladder of search results

Search engines. A crucial feature of the modern era – fail to master their ins and outs and you essentially fail to do business. Here's a solution.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jan 2017
ResellerClub to offer G Suite through 200,000 sub-resellers worldwide
Google

ResellerClub to offer G Suite through 200,000 sub-resellers worldwide

The ResellerClub platform is offering Google's G-Suite to around 200,000 sub-resellers in more than 150 countries, including China & Indonesia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
If storage were invented today, here's what it would look like
Storage

If storage were invented today, here's what it would look like

Let us picture the ideal storage platform if the technology were invented today, without limitations, pre-conceived ideas or restrictions.

By Greg Wyman • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
Norton gives the low down on the Google breach
Malware

Norton gives the low down on the Google breach

Over one million Google accounts hacked through malicious Android apps, with 13,000 new infections daily. #Gooligan.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
New Zealand finally gets Android Pay - but only if you're with BNZ
Marketing Technologies

New Zealand finally gets Android Pay - but only if you're with BNZ

Android users can finally rejoice as Android Pay is now officially available in New Zealand - but only to BNZ customers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks
Malware

Check Point: Asia hardest hit in 'Gooligan' Android malware attacks

Check Point has uncovered Android malware that is infecting more than 13,000 devices every single day. Here's what you need to know.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
Google recommends Xero to business customers
Document Management

Google recommends Xero to business customers

Xero joins Google's Recommended for G Suite programme, highlighting its ease of use and integration with 500+ business apps.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore
EduTech

New APAC headquarters for Google in Singapore

Google's new APAC HQ opens in Singapore, marking growth and aiming to boost regional tech careers and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

You've got the whole world in your hands: Google Earth VR review
Gaming

You've got the whole world in your hands: Google Earth VR review

Google Earth VR sends you soaring - a stellar review hails it as the must-have app for HTC Vive owners, calling it a defining moment in virtual reality.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Sat, 19th Nov 2016