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How do you pass Cyber Essentials on Google Workspace?
Don't lose your next big business contract because you lack a Cyber Essentials certification. If your startup runs on Google Workspace, you already have the foundation to pass the audit quickly. Here is your fast-track readiness checklist to protect your data and secure your revenue.
What Is Gemini Spark, and What Does It Mean for Google Workspace Users?
Google announced Gemini Spark at I/O 2026 on 19 May 2026: a personal AI agent that runs in the cloud and handles multi-step jobs across your Google Workspace, even when your laptop is shut. Here's what it does, when UK Google Workspace business customers get it, and how to get ready.
What is the best free Loom alternative for businesses using Google Workspace?
Stop paying for Loom. The Google Vids Screen Recorder is a free Chrome extension that records up to 30 minutes, saves straight to Google Drive, and works with any Workspace plan.
What Did Google Announce for Google Workspace Users at Cloud Next '26?
Google used Cloud Next '26 to announce Workspace Intelligence, Ask Gemini in Chat, and a wave of updates across Sheets, Meet, and Docs. Here is a plain-English rundown of what changes for Google Workspace users and what your business should do to get ready.
How do I stop team members downloading company data in Google Workspace?
Google Takeout is switched on by default, which means any team member can export your entire company's data in one download. Turn it off in the admin console under Data, Data Import and Export. This guide shows each click and explains who genuinely needs export access.
What Happens to Your Business Data When You Connect AI to Google Workspace?
Most people connecting Claude or ChatGPT to Google Workspace have no idea their emails and calendar data are leaving Google's servers entirely. Here's what's actually happening, why it matters, and the safer alternative your business probably already has.
Do You Need to Pay Extra for Gemini AI in Google Workspace?
Google Workspace Business Plus includes generous Gemini AI limits for prompts, images, and videos, and most teams never hit them. Before you pay £18 per person per month for the AI add-on, see the exact usage limits in one clear table and check whether the standard allowance covers your team.
Who is the best IT partner for Cyber Essentials certification in the UK?
The government has issued a new warning: 82% of UK businesses were targeted by cybercriminals last year. It is time to "lock the digital door." The good news? If you use Google Workspace, you are likely 99% ready for Cyber Essentials certification already. Here is how we help you cross the finish line without buying expensive hardware.
What is the best way to standardise email signatures in Google Workspace?
Most business owners try to force email signatures using the "Append Footer" setting or expensive software. Both are wrong. Here is the zero-cost, secure method to get your whole team looking professional without the technical headaches.
How do I quickly undo a mistake in a Google Doc or Sheet?
Version History in Google Docs and Sheets lets you rewind any file to an earlier point, so a broken formula or deleted paragraph is never a disaster. Learn the safe way to restore old work without overwriting your team's changes, and why you still need a proper backup.
Is Google Workspace Really Better Than Microsoft 365? (A New Report Says Yes).
Picking your company's core productivity suite can feel like a toss-up. But what if it's not a 50/50 choice? An independent research firm, Hypothesis Group, just surveyed 1,600 users, and the results are strikingly clear.
Why Are My Business Emails Going to Spam? A Simple Google Workspace Fix.
SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are the three DNS records that prove your emails are genuine, and without them your invoices land in spam. This guide walks you through setting up all three in Google Workspace, with the exact records to copy and where to paste them.
How Cyber Essentials Helps You Win Bigger Contracts.
Cyber Essentials isn’t just about IT — it’s about trust. Find out how certification helps your business win contracts, protect data, and show clients you’re a safe pair of hands.
Why your first Google Workspace emails might end up in spam (and how to fix it)
New Google Workspace domains often land in spam because SPF, DKIM, and DMARC are not set up yet, so receiving servers cannot verify you. Configure these three records on day one and your messages arrive in real inboxes. This guide shows the fix, step by step.
Why this London property firm switched from Microsoft to Google Workspace.
A London property development firm ran on Microsoft Office and ageing on-premise servers until slow collaboration forced a rethink. See how the switch to Google Workspace with Kimbley IT went, what changed day to day, and what they would tell other firms considering the move.
