In early June 2009 Google announced that users can now upload Microsoft Office 2007 documents and spreadsheets to Google Apps. This was a big step for Google by adding value to Google Apps in terms of Office 2007 compatibility.
Google has dropped another bombshell with Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook. This is big news! Google Apps Sync for Microsoft Outlook allows users to use Outlook as their interface to Google Apps hosted email. While we consider the Google interface to be superior to Microsoft Outlook, this option will ease the transition for many organizations looking to switch.
Congrats to Google as they continue to move closer to providing a seamless path to transitioning to Google Apps. Learn more in the video below.
UPDATE: 06-15-2009 See this article from CRN regarding Google Apps Sync and Microsoft Email.
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