Google Cloud Next: Cobry’s Highlights
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…
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5 Google Calendar features that will transform your work schedule
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…
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How I built a helpdesk reporting system using Looker and BigQuery
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…
How to make your business more sustainable (with examples from Cobry)
“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…
Why it’s essential to have a grasp of your data
Why data is important to making decisions, how to spot common data problems, and how to fix them.
Three things to consider when you’ve been SAAS shopping
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…
Building your data infrastructure: first picks from the Google Cloud toolbelt
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!
8 reasons Cobry chose 1Password as our password manager (and why you should too)
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…
Making Cobry a more sustainable business – the hurdles and the wins
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…
Google Cloud Next: Cobry’s Highlights
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…
5 Google Calendar features that will transform your work schedule
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…
Why You Should Adopt a Hybrid Model with Google Workspace.
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…
Get the most out of Google Workspace with Cobry’s Transformation Labs
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…
Become a more sustainable business by moving to the cloud
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…
3 Reasons why Cobry’s Tech Support is like no other
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,…
How to create and analyse surveys effortlessly with Google Forms
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…
Organisational Project Management with Asana – Everything you need to know!
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….
Supercharge your use of spreadsheets with these handy Google Sheets tips
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…
Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge – The Evolution of Google Chat
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 Cloud Platform – The Cobry Cafetiere
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…
What Online Business Owners Need To Know About Google Workspace
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…
Google Workspace productivity & collaboration hacks (part 2)
Welcome to the highly anticipated part two of team Cobry’s favourite Google Workspace productivity and collaboration hacks. We know you’ve been waiting all week for it, so we won’t make…
The Workspace productivity tricks you need to know
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….
Happeo – A Social Intranet for Google Workspace – Everything you need to know
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…
The Jamboard – taking the whiteboard to the cloud
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…
Awingu – Everything you need to know
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…
Gmail – bringing email into the future
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…
Google Keep – powerful note-taking
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,…
Why you need a Google Workspace partner
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…
Tricent Compliance Tool – Everything you need to know
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…
Google Sites – The Cobry Cafetiere
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…
Google Meet – Video Conferencing
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…
Google Drive
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…
AppSheet – No-code Application Development
Want to see AppSheet in action and hear about it from the experts? Cobry is co-hosting three exclusive events alongside Google which will explore AppSheet in the Construction, Energy and…
Working from home with Google Workspace
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…
Google Groups
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….
Google Chrome Device Management
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…
Google Workspace Security – Cobry’s Approach
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…
Google Apps Script – Build an app in 4 lines of code
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…
Change Management
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…
Google Voice – The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge
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…
Google Hardware – The Cobry Cafetiere
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…
Healthcare in the Cloud
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…
Third Party Tools – Google Workspace
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?…
Data Backup – Why being on the Cloud isn’t enough
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…
Hiver – A Shared Mailbox Solution
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…
Google Data Studio – Data Visualisation
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…
Google For Education – The Cobry Cafetiere
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…
Afi Cloud Data Backup – Everything You Need to Know
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,…
Google Apps Script – Automate your Workflow
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…
Google Workspace Security
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…
Migration – 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, our team gets together for the Cobry…
Sheetgo – Everything you need to know
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 -…
Google Workspace: All you need to know about G Suite’s evolution.
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…
Google Calendar: Tips to get the best out of your day
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…
Why upgrade from @Gmail?
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…
Google Sheets – More powerful than you think
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…
Google Meet – Enterprise Video Calls
With Google Meet’s current 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…
The Power of G Suite for Remote Working
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…
Using Google Chat Bots
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…
8 Top Tips to Enhance Video Calls
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…
7 Tips for Effective Remote Working
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…
Security & Compliance in The Cloud
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…
What’s New in G Suite?
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 Art of Change Management
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…
Journey to The Cloud
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…
Which G Suite Edition is Right for My Organisation?
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…
Using a Chromebook Offline
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…
How to Move your Organisation to G Suite
G Suite is rapidly becoming the go-to office suite for enterprises thanks to its intuitive interface and collaboration tools. Although Microsoft Office remains the leader in terms of volume of…
Managing G Suite Domains
G Suite has grown and matured a lot over the past ten years and so have the companies that use it. To make it easier for large organisations to manage…
G Suite FCA Compliance
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…
G Suite Endpoint Verification
What is Endpoint Verification and why is it important? Endpoint Verification allows G Suite admins to see corporate device status’, including Operating System, Device type, and User information. As well as…
Cloud Telephony: Voice of the future, today.
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…
Chrome Device Management & G Suite
What is Chrome Device Management and why is it important? Device management simply means managing the applications, access, security, and data of the devices used by employees at organisations of…
Windows 7 End of Life – An Opportunity?
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…
Mobile Device Management & G Suite
Enterprise IT has come a long way in recent years, and the days running businesses solely from desktop computers have certainly passed. Laptops are of course still incredibly popular and…
Google Next 19 Key Takeaways
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…
Google Myths
There are many Google myths out there, which is understandable as Google is a huge organisation. Not only that, they’re owned by another huge organisation – their parent company, Alphabet…
G Suite Billing – Everything you need to know
Update 07/04/2022: G Suite is now Google Workspace – however, the information below still applies. G Suite was designed with simplicity in mind, as Google’s mission statement is “to organize…
G Suite Price Increase
G Suite has many strengths – Security, Collaboration, Flexibility, Scale, and plenty of others – but one undeniable strength is cost. Every company we switch to G Suite has saved…
Worried about phishing? Get hooked on these 9 new security settings in G Suite
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…
Cloud Myths
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…
Shared Drives (Team Drives): What they are and how to use them.
When Google created G Suite (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…
Working with Office files in G Suite
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,…
Chromebook Myths
While we at Cobry specialise in helping companies move to the cloud with G Suite, we also help companies with related hardware – whether it’s Jamboards, Hangouts Meet Hardware or…
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