Google Apps Pros and cons

[macxsanity]

I have this new client with 15 desktop computers and they are interested in geeting all thier mail hosted onto google apps , the thing is usually thier staff numbers flactuate between 18 to 24 at any given time , thier concern is since they only have some users who come and leave randomly , would google apps allow them to use the same use licenaces for different email names .........

 

[Tsimo]

you just delete ppl as they leave and add new ones. it counts active members. that is the free one in any case.

 

[SYNERGY]

I believe its limited to 50 people... before you have to pay.

 

[InterGalacticSpook]

Hoesit,
its worth your while, been using it since 2008...
Cons - adverts
Pros - tons of them, email, docs, sites, shared calendar, forwarding imap/pop ... there is plenty

You can setup a dummy site [use the real name etc] when you happy go live, point MX records etc and wa la...

BTW, you limited to 100 users, you can request more. Register for the pro version.. its like $20 per anum per user of something

the Premeir info...
With business feature enhancements, integration capabilities, an uptime SLA and personalized support, businesses count on Google Apps for Business to sharpen their competitive edge.

Enhanced application features
25 GB of storage per user, customizable spam and virus protection and the ability to remove ads make Google Apps for Business a better business email solution. Google Calendar is business-ready with resource scheduling.

Integration with your IT environment
Google Apps for Business ties in with your existing IT infrastructure. Support for single sign-on, user directory synchronization, email migration, email routing and email gateway are included.

99.9% uptime SLA
With Google Apps for Business, we guarantee that your services will be available at least 99.9% of the time, so your employees can stay productive.*

Personalized support when you need it
Google Apps for Business includes telephone support for critical issues, plus email support.

Play nice,
Igs

 

[InterGalacticSpook]

Google apps update

Hello,

We recently announced upcoming changes to the maximum number of users for Google Apps. We want to let you know that, as a current customer, the changes will not affect you.

As of May 10, any organization that signs up for a new account will be required to use the paid Google Apps for Business product in order to create more than 10 users. We honor our commitment to all existing customers and will allow you to add more than 10 users to your account at no additional charge, based on the limit in place when you joined us.

Sincerely,

The Google Apps Team

 

[Asha'man X]

Maybe look into Microsoft's upcoming Office 265 product? I don't think they have a free edition, but there is a plan that goes for something like $5 per user per month. Think it's called Plan 1.