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December 6, 2023
There are many BI and data platform options out there: PowerBI, Looker, and Tableau are among the most popular. In this article, we cover the main reasons why organisations choose Looker and not the …
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December 4, 2023
Empowering your organisation and your teams to work more effectively and efficiently is key to its success, and Chromebooks are at the forefront of facilitating this transformation. These innovative devices offer a multitude of …

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September 25, 2024
Google Meet is an essential tool for businesses, educational institutions, and individuals who need to conduct virtual meetings. Recording these meetings is crucial for keeping a record of discussions, sharing information with those who …
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September 11, 2024
Google Calendar is a powerful tool for managing schedules, setting reminders, and organising events. By learning how to share your Google Calendar, you can enhance collaboration and ensure everyone is on the same page. …
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August 26, 2024
Experiencing issues with your Google Workspace Gmail not receiving emails can be frustrating and disruptive to your workflow. This blog will guide you through potential causes and solutions to get your inbox back on …
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August 15, 2024
Google continues to innovate and offer tools that enhance user experience. One of the latest additions is Google Gemini, a powerful AI tool designed to simplify and enrich your digital interactions. However, many users …
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July 31, 2024
The short answer - you should do both. To answer this question further, you need to know the difference between a semantic model and a data/dimensional model. These are two core parts of a …
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July 4, 2024
In this blog, we’ll dive into practical ways on how to use Gemini with Google workspace. This includes Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail, and Meet, providing you with actionable tips and insights. Use the table …
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April 9, 2024
We like Dataform. It's built into BigQuery, and you don't have to bother setting up infrastructure, services, or pipelines to run it. You don't even have to link it to a remote git repository …
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March 27, 2024
Google Forms has become a go-to tool for creating surveys, thanks to its user-friendly design and comprehensive features. Whether you're gathering customer feedback, conducting market research, or planning an event, a well-crafted survey can …
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March 20, 2024
Google Chat’s intuitive interface makes it easy to use from the get-go, whether you’re a complete beginner or transitioning over from another messaging tool like Slack.  It does have a bunch of less obvious …
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March 13, 2024
This March we celebrate B Corp month, highlighting the significance of B Corps worldwide. Here at Cobry, we have another reason to celebrate - this month also marks one year since we became a …
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March 6, 2024
If you're looking to merge two Google Workspace environments, you're about to embark on a long, tumultuous, turbulent, difficult journey. Ironically, it's the hardest Google migration you can do. Strap in. Inboxes smashing together …
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March 1, 2024
If you've come from the world of Excel, you may have heard of visual basic scripting - ways to manipulate spreadsheets using code. That's kinda what apps script is, but it does so much …
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February 27, 2024
With the emergence of advanced AI technologies like chatGPT and Google's Gemini (previously Google Bard), writing effective AI prompts has become an essential skill.  Our comprehensive guide will empower you with the skills needed …
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February 25, 2024
Dataplex is a comprehensive data platform designed to simplify and optimise the way organisations handle their data. In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, the ability to harness information effectively is becoming more and …
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February 23, 2024
Upgrading to Looker Studio Pro from Looker Studio marks a significant shift in how businesses can manage, share, and interact with their data. The enhanced features of Looker Studio Pro offer a robust solution …
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February 20, 2024
You’ve tried to share a folder in a Shared Drive on Google Drive, and you’re greeted with an error. Read this blog and find out how to fix this Google Drive sharing error. This …
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February 16, 2024
In this blog, we will compare Dataform vs Dataprep vs Data Fusion: some of the services available on GCP (Google Cloud Platform) used for Data Processing. We will look into their pros and cons, …
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February 12, 2024
Data ingestion is a critical step within the process of data pipeline architecture. Therefore, in this blog we will explain what data ingestion is, look into the different types and the tools you can …
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February 7, 2024
Google Drive offers two primary storage solutions, "My Drive" and "Shared Drives," catering to individual and collaborative needs. Understanding the distinctions between them and when to utilise one over the other is crucial for …
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January 25, 2024
In an era where reducing costs, improving sustainability and advancing technologically are crucial for the success of any organisation, Google has come up with a solution that any business can benefit from: ChromeOS Flex. …
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January 18, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, understanding and improving your organisation's data maturity is crucial. A better understanding of data allows for organisations to leverage it more effectively and improve business strategies, boosting …
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January 16, 2024
In today's digital age, data security has become more important than ever. The vast amount of personal and sensitive information stored online has made it a prime target for cyber attacks. That's why companies …
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January 10, 2024
Generally speaking, adding users to Google Workspace is pretty simple, but there are some ‘gotchas’ you may need to be aware of. If your organisation uses Google Workspace, the Google Admin Console is your …
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January 8, 2024
Businesses need a reliable ally to navigate the complexities of cloud solutions. That's where a Google Partner, specifically a Google Premier Partner, comes in. Partnering with one ensures you are leveraging the best-in-class expertise …
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December 20, 2023
“The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed.” - William Gibson At Cobry we’re on a mission to continually explore what work means today. We then use everything we learn from our …
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December 13, 2023
In this one, we dive into the best practices for organising your Google Drive to maximise efficiency and productivity. A clean drive is a clean mind - let's do it 💪 Creating a Folder …
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December 6, 2023
There are many BI and data platform options out there: PowerBI, Looker, and Tableau are among the most popular. In this article, we cover the main reasons why organisations choose Looker and not the …
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December 4, 2023
Empowering your organisation and your teams to work more effectively and efficiently is key to its success, and Chromebooks are at the forefront of facilitating this transformation. These innovative devices offer a multitude of …
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November 27, 2023
Alright, we know why you're here - you know why you're here. Your inbox is a mess, and it needs a spring cleaning. Before we start, though. One thing to clear up: Archive ≠ …
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November 24, 2023
As the Jamboard's software support sails into the sunset on September 30, 2024, you might be wondering, "What now?" Fear not! Your Jamboard still has plenty of life left in it. So, what do …
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November 22, 2023
Welcome to a concise, yet comprehensive guide on extracting and downloading images from Google Slides. Whether for presentations, reports, or creative projects, accessing and utilising images from Google Slides can be a crucial skill …
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November 22, 2023
Welcome to the world of webcam woes, where the infamous "Google Meet Camera Failed" message pops up just when you need it the least. Worry not - we have some easy to follow troubleshooting …
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November 17, 2023
In today's digital era, phishing attacks have emerged as a prevalent threat to organisations of all sizes. These cyber threats are not only becoming more sophisticated but also more damaging, posing a serious risk …
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November 1, 2023
Creating a data warehouse is a significant step in leveraging your organisation's data for decision-making and analytics. However, ensuring that you have a robust data warehouse security is equally crucial. This blog will walk …
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October 6, 2023
In today's digital age, businesses are constantly evolving and seeking more efficient ways to manage their operations. Cloud migration has become a pivotal strategy for organisations to optimise their processes and enhance collaboration.  Secure, …
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August 10, 2023
Deploying Looker can be a transformative step for your organisation. However, before diving into the deployment process, it's essential to address potential blockers that could hinder a successful integration. In this blog, we'll explore …
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August 1, 2023
A decade ago, Colin Bryce embarked on a journey fueled by a passion for tech and a vision for a more collaborative, secure and sustainable way of working, which led to the creation of …
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June 14, 2023
Are you interested in exploring Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services but not quite ready to commit? The BigQuery Sandbox may be just what you need! “Why can’t I just use the free …
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June 6, 2023
Looker is Google's business intelligence platform, part of GCP. From data analytics to interactive reports and visualisation, Looker is key to better understanding your organisational data and improving business decisions. Recently, Google has made …
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June 5, 2023
Are you looking for a cost-effective way to experiment with cloud computing? Then, you should probably know about the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Free Tier. GCP offers a Free Tier that provides you with …
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June 2, 2023
(There’s a TL;DR at the bottom of this article if you’re in a rush) Apps Script is a powerful bridge which enables you to interconnect the many parts of Google Workspace with just small …
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May 15, 2023
What is Gmail Delegate Access? In this article, we explore everything you need to know about setting it up, using delegate inbox, and why you should use it over other methods of sharing emails …
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May 12, 2023
If you can’t be bothered reading: Data is encrypted in-transit and at-rest, meaning that you’re protected from man-in-the-middle attacks over the internet. Your Google account has identity-aware security to help you keep malicious actors …
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May 11, 2023
You can watch the highlights from Google IO here. Here are the key takeaways: Bard is going to be able to see things within your organisation for contextual responses Bard will now also be …
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May 10, 2023
There are three ways of accessing Google Workspace Customer Service: Through chat, On the phone, Through a third party (partner) Here’s how to do them all: Through chat 💬 Open your Google Admin console. …
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May 9, 2023
You're probably here because you're setting up Google Workspace for the first time. You'll need these Google Workspace MX records to get your mail to flow: The tl;dr If you’ve signed up after 2023, …
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May 8, 2023
Before we start; this is a practical guide, not a comprehensive guide. We want to write that too, but we'll keep things nice and lean for this article's purposes so that you can get …
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May 5, 2023
Google is jumping on the bandwagon of dishing out blue checkmarks for verified companies on Google Workspace, but unlike some other ‘verification’ schemes, this isn’t a vanity exercise. When you see a blue tick …
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April 21, 2023
In today's world, sustainability is a rapidly growing concern, and businesses are held accountable for their environmental impact. To help mitigate their environmental impact, organisations are expected to take action, from reducing carbon emissions …
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April 14, 2023
You’re on Google Workspace; you want to automate, create, or test-run an internal process. You may want a custom application, a data workflow, or a script to help you out with some spreadsheets. Google …
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April 11, 2023
The world of work is constantly evolving with countless collaboration tools and technologies that help teams maximise their productivity. With many options out there, picking the right tools for success can be a daunting …
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April 7, 2023
dbt & Dataform are data transformation tools used to create complex data transformations using SQL. These tools enable users to model, test, and version control data. The use cases and functionality for both are …
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March 31, 2023
If you’re here, you’re probably on Google Workspace or are using the Google Cloud platform. That means you’ve taken a great first step to make your tech stack more sustainable! The value you’ll get …
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March 27, 2023
Tired of Data Chaos and bottlenecks? Cobry Compass is an offering that can help you get the most out of your organisation's data. Our team of data experts is here to support you every …
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March 16, 2023
Cobry’s commitment to Sustainability  At Cobry, we believe that businesses have a responsibility to use their resources and influence to create positive change in the world. That's why we're proud to have recently become …
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February 14, 2023
The digital world is constantly evolving with new technologies replacing the old ones. Shifting gears from low dependence on digital infrastructure to automated workflow management systems can be a daunting task. According to Gartner, …
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January 6, 2023
If you're more of a visual learner, we talk about Google Vault in video form; scroll down to see it 👇 What is Google Vault? Google Vault is a core Google Workspace (formerly G …
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December 20, 2022
2022 - what a year! Like 2021, this year had its obstacles to overcome, but life began to take on a sense of normality again too.  Here at Cobry we wanted to take the …
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November 7, 2022
It’s officially COP27 - the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference - being held in Egypt from 6 to 18 November 2022. It’s a conference where representatives from 190 countries discuss action on climate …
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September 30, 2022
One chatbot’s journey from Apps Script to Cloud Functions The Aim 🎯 So you might have heard that here at Cobry, we’re interested in Google Workspace. Naturally, we like to keep an eye on …
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September 26, 2022
When we talk with new customers they sometimes ask: “Why should I buy Google Cloud solutions from Cobry?” “Why shouldn’t I just buy them directly from Google?’ It’s a fair enough question to ask. …
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September 8, 2022
We understand that data is a challenge, whether you're a small or a large business. That's why we've made our internal guide to data public. Our data handbook. That's right - we’ve developed a …
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August 22, 2022
As a Google Cloud Partner, we’re often asked by customers, “Why Workspace and not Microsoft Office 365?”; "Give me a showdown. I want to know the difference - Google Workspace vs Office 365 - …
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August 10, 2022
Consider this a checklist of items that you can probe within your organisation to check whether you are data-driven or not. These are the same questions that we use to scope out where a …
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August 5, 2022
Here we go into detail about how we deliver a data project and ensure that everyone is aligned to achieve maximum results. A Looker project plan for maximum success We’re happy to give you …
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August 3, 2022
In this blog, we answer what you need to do to build an effective team that can use data to make decisions, from recruitment to technology to processes to data models. Building a data …
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August 2, 2022
In this blog, we take a fresh look at dynamic groups in Google Workspace. Firstly, how do Google Groups work? Google Groups are a way of organising Google users that share the same permissions. …
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July 28, 2022
At Cobry, we live and breathe data. We’re always searching for new ways to make data as streamlined as possible - and to maximise its effectiveness within Google Cloud Platform. Step one is a …
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July 25, 2022
In the last blog post, we discussed how GCP fits into every stage of the data landscape thanks to its variety of tools. Now we’ll be honing in on two in particular that are …
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July 18, 2022
Every organisation needs technology that supports them with data. GCP does that really well, but how? This blog aims to cover that.
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July 15, 2022
Data classification in Google Workspace allows us to apply a variety of different labels to your files in Google Drive. This allows you to better organise and categorise your data, as well as enhancing …
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June 23, 2022
Thinking about booking a discovery call with Cobry but would like some more info to decide if it would be worth your time? You’re in the right place! How long will it take? Discovery …
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June 16, 2022
How Cobry visualise our customer information on Looker. We explain how we extract, transform our customer information all the way from source to value.
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June 8, 2022
The first step to solving any problem is diagnosis; this article aims to not only help you spot the most common organisational data problems, but also discuss different strategies you can employ to fix …
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June 1, 2022
“We need better data governance.” Makes you tremble a little, doesn’t it? A little scared. A little bit of dread. Makes you think about what the next initiative, policy, or software your colleague or …
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May 24, 2022
What are some things you wish people knew about data? On the flip side, what are some data myths you wish they didn't believe? Data is no stranger to misconceptions, oversimplifications and half-truths. Read on …
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May 18, 2022
At Cobry, we love data. We’re always searching for new ways to use our data, and since Google Cloud Platform is the cloud of choice for everything from data storage to machine-learning analyses, we …
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May 16, 2022
“Sustainability” largely entered the business lexicon around the time of rising environmental consciousness, when talks of “going green” were becoming increasingly pronounced. A few years ago, there was a dramatic shift in the business …
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May 9, 2022
Why data is important to making decisions, how to spot common data problems, and how to fix them.
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April 14, 2022
It feels good, doesn’t it? Your team has a new collection of software and tools that will make your work much easier - hello automation, hello efficiency, welcome to a brighter tomorrow for your …
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April 11, 2022
Google Cloud Platform presents the ideal one-stop-shop for all things data, from collecting it to applying it in your everyday activities. We’ve put together this cheat sheet to demystify the whole process!
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February 22, 2022
Cobry is an official 1Password partner. Read on to find out how 1Password can strengthen your organisation's cybersecurity down to the individual level! Why does my organisation need a password manager? No longer is …
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November 12, 2021
Welcome to the latest instalment of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. In this edition we are discussing one of Cobry’s core values - sustainability, and the journey we are going through to become …
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October 29, 2021
Google Cloud Next is an annual summit, held by Google, which celebrates the achievements of its customers and partners, and announces Google’s plans for future innovation. This year's summit took place recently and, as …
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October 22, 2021
For many of us, our calendars are the lights navigating us through our world of work. They tell us where we need to be, when we need to be there and what we need …
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September 30, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the advancements in technology this has provided, a new way of working has become all the more possible. This blog aims to provide an insight into why Google Workspace …
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September 17, 2021
What is a Transformation Lab? Transformation Labs are an essential part of Cobry’s weaponry in the fight against ineffective moves to Google Workspace. Migrating to Google Workspace is a major change for any organisation …
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August 27, 2021
The UK government has urged businesses to adopt cloud technology in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint, given that the cloud is vastly more sustainable than traditional tech solutions such as on-premise servers. …
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August 20, 2021
At cobry, we approach tech support very differently to what you might expect from any other IT provider. This is mainly because we don't consider ourselves as an IT provider, but as a business …
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August 6, 2021
It’s that time of the week again where the team at Cobry get together with a nice warm brew and discuss all things Google Cloud. Over the course of this article we’ll provide you …
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July 30, 2021
In our latest blog, we are discussing the Project Management tool Asana. Project management is a difficult and delicate process, even more so as we have all become distributed teams. Luckily, Asana has a …
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July 23, 2021
Spreadsheets are arguably one of the most commonly used tools across organisations. As such, there are many players to choose from. However, none quite match up to Google Sheets in our opinion. The ability …
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July 16, 2021
Internal communications are vitally important to help nurture collaboration, bolster organisational culture and empower workers. With the increased focus on this type of communication, it's vitally important to look at Google Workspace's (formerly G …
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July 9, 2021
Welcome to this edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge, your weekly chance to learn something new about a Google Workspace feature, gain an insight into our way of working at Cobry, or …
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July 6, 2021
Online businesses are the norm today, and that’s only somewhat due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s true that the resulting lockdown measures closed down countless offices and forced the companies previously …
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June 17, 2021
Welcome to a special two-part edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. In the most recent episode, the Cobry team discussed all of our favourite Google Workspace productivity hacks. Turns out there are …
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June 11, 2021
Intranets are used to distribute information across an organisation that provides employees with the tools and resources required to perform their job roles. Traditionally, intranets have hosted static content, content which no longer adequately …
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June 4, 2021
The Jamboard is a cloud-based digital whiteboard solution which aims to unify collaborative thinking through the provision of powerful and engaging tools and robust integrations. It is positioned as both an app and a …
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June 3, 2021
Introduction  A common problem faced by organisations working with both desktop and cloud-based SaaS is the constant moving between environments in order to access applications. This can cause many issues such as workflow disruption, …
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May 28, 2021
As it goes in the world of tech, tools and processes are constantly being replaced with modern solutions that address ever-changing user needs and expectations. Remarkably, organisational email is one such technology that seems …
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May 21, 2021
What is Google Keep? Google Keep is a note-taking application included within Google Workspace which can be used across a variety of mobile and desktop devices. Unlike other note-taking solutions, Keep has a simple, …
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May 14, 2021
It can be tempting to buy Google Workspace licences straight from Google, without support from a partner such as Cobry. This approach, however, will prevent your organisation from enjoying the many, many advantages that …
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May 13, 2021
Introduction Time and time again, organisations quote data protection as one of their top priorities. However, many fail to recognise the risk of forgetting to unshare a file with an external source once their …
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May 7, 2021
Welcome to the latest instalment of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. Most of you will probably know the drill by now. But if not, this is your time of the week to sit …
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April 30, 2021
As teams across the globe have become ever more dispersed, video conferencing has become an integral part of business operations. With an abundance of options available to use, this article will shed some light …
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April 23, 2021
What is Google Drive? In its simplest form, Google Drive is a cloud-based file storage and synchronisation solution where you can store files of pretty much any type. However, it is so much more …
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April 16, 2021
Welcome back to the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge - your Friday morning break fuelled by the hot beverage of your choice and some Cobry Cafetiere knowledge! This week we're discussing AppSheet, so let's …
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April 2, 2021
For years now, the way we work has been rapidly digitised and distributed. Some have been at the forefront of this trend. However for many, the onset of Covid-19 accelerated this change and organisations …
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March 26, 2021
Welcome to the 20th episode of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. This week we are discussing Google Groups - probably a lesser known Workspace service, but a gem nonetheless. Let’s dive in!  What …
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March 12, 2021
Welcome to this Friday's edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. This week we are discussing a topic that is dear to many of team cobry's hearts - Google Chrome devices. Specifically, we …
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February 26, 2021
Security is essential to any organisation and whilst in the past technology was the weak link that caused businesses to succumb to malware attacks; we find now that people (or rather, human error) is …
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February 19, 2021
It's all hands on deck in this week's Cobry Cafetiere, as we have a live demo on how to build an app in only 4 lines of code. "How can this be true"? I …
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February 12, 2021
This week in the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge we are discussing Change Management. This is a favourite topic of ours as managing change is an integral part of what we do. Change Management …
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February 5, 2021
Welcome to episode number 13 of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge - lucky for some! This week we're discussing Google's telephone solution Google Voice. So grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and let's …
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January 29, 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of the Cobry Cafetiere! This week we are quenching our thirst for knowledge through discussion of the topic Google Hardware. So, without further ado, let's jump in! Google Hardware  …
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January 26, 2021
It comes as no surprise to us that increasing numbers of organisations are looking towards the cloud as a means to embrace new technologies and the ever-changing nature of the modern workplace. This drive …
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January 22, 2021
Welcome to the Cobry Cafetiere! I'm sure you know the drill by now, so let's get stuck in. This weeks topic - third party tools. What are Third Party Tools? Third party tools are …
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January 15, 2021
Welcome to your Friday morning Coffee break with us here at Cobry. If you haven't been here before, this is the time of the week where you learn as we do about all things …
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January 12, 2021
Contents Introduction Shared Mailboxes The Problem with current Shared Mailbox solutions Why Hiver? Hiver Use Cases Getting Started with Hiver Creating a Shared Mailbox Adding your Shared Mailbox to Gmail Introduction This is a …
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January 8, 2021
Welcome to the first 2021 instalment of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge! In case you missed us last year, this is the time of the week where we get together to quench our …
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December 10, 2020
Welcome to the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge - our weekly dose of Cloud and Caffeine. Here, we encourage you to learn with us about all things Google Workspace. This week, we are discussing …
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December 9, 2020
Analysts report that by 2021, a ransomware attack will take place every 11 seconds.  If you are one of the many professionals that don’t feel prepared for such an attack, or you are worried …
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December 4, 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. Our weekly dose of cloud, company knowledge and - of course - caffeine! Join us on our mid-morning break and learn as …
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November 27, 2020
The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge Welcome to the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge! Incase you’re new here… this is an insight into our weekly coffee break where we talk about all things cloud …
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November 20, 2020
Migrating to Google Workspace | The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge Bored of insignificant, at-home coffee breaks? You no longer have to be, because you now have the opportunity to join ours! Each week, …
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November 11, 2020
This guide is for people that want to elevate their data collection and aggregation within Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) by using the popular Google Sheet third party tool - Sheetgo. This guide will …
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October 29, 2020
On the 6th of October 2020, a blog post from Google paired with social media activity, press releases and everything else you can imagine helped to pave the way for the launch of G …
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October 8, 2020
Remote working and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) approaches are now the norm throughout society. This means employees using their personal devices to work and access corporate data. Whilst an excellent display of resourcefulness …
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September 17, 2020
Working from home can put extra strain on trying to optimise the way you use your time. So it’s vitally important you use the tools at your disposal to ensure you’re maximising each day’s …
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July 30, 2020
A lot of businesses use a Gmail.com account as their means of emailing and potentially collaborating on documents. Whilst this may seem like it’s working well at the moment and you may be wondering …
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June 16, 2020
When moving organisations to the cloud, we often find the biggest pushback against Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is the change from Excel to Google Sheets. As a long time user of both Excel …
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May 28, 2020
With Google Meet’s free availability, we thought it would be worthwhile to share some information on Google Meet - Google Workspace's (formerly G Suite) video conferencing solution.  How Cobry use Google Meet Firstly, I …
May 4, 2020
When the global pandemic COVID-19 hit the world earlier this year and almost everyone was suddenly required to start working from home, I noticed that there were typically two responses from organisations: Most organisations …
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March 31, 2020
Some of you may be familiar with Google Chat bots, some of you may not, so in that spirit I’ve gone into a little detail about two built-in Google Chat bots that you can …
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March 24, 2020
We’re all busy people and sometimes committing to being in the office for your entire working day is difficult. Maybe you need to pick your kids up from school (or look after them while …
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March 17, 2020
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (in a hermetically-sealed bunker), you’ll be aware of the increased instances of Coronavirus worldwide and the demand for remote working that this has created. We don’t want …
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March 9, 2020
Security & compliance is higher up on organisations' agenda than ever before and it’s not surprising. The five main trends identified by the National Cyber Security Centre in the period between October 2018 and …
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February 27, 2020
As usual, Google continues to roll out updates to G Suite apps, whilst also adding new features to ensure that the user experience is always improving.  The updates span across the whole G Suite …
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January 28, 2020
Change Management is a tricky thing. You balance the needs of the client with the restrictions of their organisation.  Defining the desired outcome is key, yet often overlooked.  According to Mckinsey, "70% of change …
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January 7, 2020
There are many reasons that organisations move to the cloud; enhanced security, increased mobility, better data access and improved collaboration to name just a few. However, you’re not reading this blog to find out …
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October 24, 2019
G Suite has grown and evolved a lot over the past 10 years. There's now a range of different G Suite editions to better suit the wide variety of organisations that utilise Google's office …
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October 14, 2019
I have been an avid user of a Chromebook (and therefore Chrome OS) since 2012, when I purchased my first - the Toshiba Chromebook 1. Over the ensuing years, I also gained experience using …
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October 1, 2019
Google Workspace is rapidly becoming the enterprise's go-to office suite thanks to its intuitive interface and collaboration tools. Although Microsoft Office remains the leader in terms of volume of users, Google Workspace has made …
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September 10, 2019
12/08/22 Update: G Suite has been rebranded to Google Workspace. However, all information below remains relevant. Google Workspace has grown and matured a lot over the past ten years and so have the companies …
August 28, 2019
G Suite Offline By now, you likely know all about the cloud computing power that G Suite (also known as Google Apps for Work) offers when working online, either through sending emails, creating events or …
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August 14, 2019
Financial Companies Seize Path to the Cloud When Board meetings within the Financial Services sector start addressing the subject of migrating to the Cloud you can be sure that this technology has matured to …
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July 29, 2019
Long story short: Endpoint Verification is typically used to get device attributes. It's a Chrome extension that collects data on the devices logged in to your organisational Google Account. Specifically, when endpoint verification is …
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July 24, 2019
Organisations are now adopting the latest technology to streamline a range of business administration and processes, one of the latest being Cloud Telephony.  Cloud Telephony, such as Google Voice (an additional Google Workspace service), …
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July 8, 2019
If you're just here to buy Chrome Device Management licences, click here. As an administrator, Chrome Device Management (CDM) is essential for managing your Google Workspace devices. CDM allows you to manage Chromebooks and …
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July 3, 2019
In January 2020, Microsoft will be ending support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 (January 14th, 2020). Here’s why that’s happening, and what you can do about it. It may not seem that …
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June 5, 2019
Enterprise IT has come a long way in recent years, and the days of running businesses solely from desktop computers have certainly passed. Laptops are, of course, still incredibly popular and are arguably the …
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April 24, 2019
Google Next '19 was the latest of Google’s annual events to unveil new features, products and plans for the future. It took place in San Francisco in the second week of April, and also …
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April 18, 2019
Update 12/08/22 - G Suite is now called Google Workspace. However, all of the information below is still current and relevant. There are many Google myths out there, which is understandable as Google is …
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April 4, 2019
Google Workspace was designed with simplicity in mind, as Google’s mission statement is “to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.” This extends not only to the apps being used …
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March 19, 2019
Update: This blog was written in 2019, before the launch of Google Workspace. All pricing here is incorrect; however, we're keeping it up as a marker in time. If you're looking for accurate pricing, …
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March 12, 2019
Are you a business owner or IT manager? If you are, then as you're reading this blog post right now, your users are being targeted by phishing campaigns. Let me use 3 statistics to …
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March 7, 2019
Since the term “Cloud Computing” was first coined in 2006, by then Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, there have been countless myths surrounding the concept. In this blog, we’re going to cover the 5 most …
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February 18, 2019
When Google created Google Workspace (or Google Apps as it was originally known), making collaboration on document-editing effortless for teams was central to its design. Allowing multiple people to edit a document at the …
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January 25, 2019
In modern workplaces, we often find ourselves working on projects or creating documentation alongside external companies. Whether that’s a creative agency, a product supplier or one of your own clients, the chances are, you’re …
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January 8, 2019
While we at Cobry specialise in helping companies move to the cloud with Google Workspace, we also help companies with related hardware - whether it’s Jamboards, Hangouts Meet Hardware or Chrome Hardware, we can …
May 13, 2018
The big day has now long passed. GDPR Day. May 25th, 2018 - a date that many of us will be hard pushed to forget. While the day has passed, we’re still hearing from …
February 8, 2018
Onboarding Onboarding lays the foundation for every IT interaction with new employees. Passwords, technical support, security issues and new equipment. All of these time-eaters can be minimised with efficient onboarding. So here are a …

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