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G Suite

G Suite (formerly known as Google Apps for Work) is a collection of cloud computing, productivity software, and collaboration software tools and products developed by Google. It was first launched in 2006 as "Google Apps for Your Domain". G Suite comprises Gmail, Hangouts, Calendar, and Google+ for communication; Drive for storage; Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Sites for collaboration; and, depending on the plan, an Admin panel and Vault for managing users and the services.

History

G Suite was launched on August 28, 2006, as "Google Apps for Your Domain". The service was rebranded as "G Suite" on September 29, 2016. In October 2020, Google rebranded G Suite as Google Workspace.

Components

G Suite includes the following key components:

• Gmail: A web-based email service.
• Google Drive: A file storage and synchronization service.
• Google Docs: A word processing application.
• Google Sheets: A spreadsheet application.
• Google Slides: A presentation program.
• Google Forms: A survey administration software.
• Google Sites: A structured wiki- and web page-creation tool.
• Google Calendar: A time-management and scheduling calendar service.
• Google Hangouts: A communication platform which includes messaging, video chat, and VOIP features.
• Google+: A social network platform (discontinued in April 2019).

Features

G Suite offers several features designed to enhance productivity and collaboration:

• Real-time collaboration: Multiple users can work on the same document simultaneously.
• Cloud storage: Files are stored in the cloud, allowing access from any device with an internet connection.
• Security and administration: Advanced security features and administrative controls for managing users and services.
• Integration with other Google services: Seamless integration with other Google services and third-party applications.

Plans and Pricing

G Suite offers several pricing plans tailored to different business needs, including Basic, Business, and Enterprise plans. Each plan provides varying levels of storage, administrative controls, and additional features.

Rebranding to Google Workspace

In October 2020, Google announced that G Suite would be rebranded as Google Workspace. This rebranding included new logos, additional features, and a more integrated user experience.

Related Pages

• Google Workspace
• Google Drive
• Google Docs
• Google Sheets
• Google Slides
• Google Forms
• Google Sites
• Google Calendar
• Google Hangouts
• Gmail