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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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…
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…
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…
“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 data is important to making decisions, how to spot common data problems, and how to fix them.
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…
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!
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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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