What Has Google Been Up To Lately?

What comes to mind when the name ‘Google’ is mentioned?  As a company, Google is know for their search, cloud computing, software, and online advertising technology.  Many consumers are familiar with Google’s products (such as Google search engine, Google Apps for Business, Google+, Google AdWords etc.) but there is more to Google than meets the eye.  Did you know that Google is actively involved in developing technology that will change the way that you interact with the world around you?  Check out the recent infographic created by etoro to learn more about Google’s current technology projects, achievements, acquisitions, and revenue growth over the years:

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Cloud Computing Has Gone Mainstream

According to Wikipedia, cloud computing is an “…expression used to describe a variety of different types of computing concepts that involve a large number of computers connected through a real-time communication network such as the internet”.  No matter how you define it, cloud computing has grown in popularity and is being embraced by businesses of all sizes.  Ultimately, businesses recognize the value that working in the cloud has to offer including: 1) cost savings, 2) opportunity for team members to collaborate and work together on documents and projects, 3) ability to work from anywhere, and 4) the variety of cloud-based apps available on sites like AppExchange and Google Apps Marketplace.  To learn more about the popularity and growth of cloud computing, check out a recent infographic created by livehiveapp.com:

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What Does It Mean To ‘Go Google’?

These days, businesses are always looking for a better way to do things in order to save time and money.  Over the past few years, Google has been encouraging businesses to ‘Go Google’  by implementing Google Apps for Business in the workplace.  According to Google, over 5 million businesses currently use Google Apps for Business , Google’s web-based suite of messaging and collaboration , to help team members communicate with each other, collaborate on projects, and share documents. Google Apps for Business is also very reasonably priced  (i.e. $50 USD per user/year) so it is definitely a solution that any business can afford to implement. Read More

History of Dreamforce – A Decade of Innovation [Infographic]

What a difference 10 years can make.  Over the past 10 years, Dreamforce has grown leaps and bounds to become the cloud computing event of the year (and the largest vendor technology conference in the world).  According to a recent infographic commissioned by Salesforce.com, Dreamforce has grown significantly in 3 key areas: exhibitors, attendees, and the number of individuals watching Dreamforce online via Salesforce Live.   Riding on a wave of momentum, Dreamforce 2013 promises to be bigger and better with more exhibitors, more attendees, and key product/innovation announcements for Salesforce users.

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