Going Google

Google Apps is finally here.  Alpine is using it and configuring it for clients now.   At it's most basic, Google Apps is like a private, corporate version of the GMail service that so many people use.  But naturally, email is just the start. 

Every GApps installation includes:

• Secure, spam-filtered email, branded with your own domain name.
• Private, public, and sharable calandars.
• Voice, text, even video chat. 
• Private, shared and co-editable documents and spreadsheets.
• Forms processing for data collection and corporate routing.
• Smooth (relatively) upgrade path from Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes.
• Best of all, No servers, no software to install, it all works through your browser.

According to the Google Blog, "Over 1.75 million businesses, schools and organizations have gone Google — including Motorola, University of Notre Dame, the Mercy Corps and many more — and each day, 3,000 more organizations join them."

Do we get such greatness for free?  Well no, there is a free 30-day trial, then Google charges $50 per user, per year.  If comfortable, set it up yourself, or Alpine can help you through the process.

Interested?  Give us a call or send an email and we'll help you "Go Google".  See the videos, or check out Google's writeup on the service.

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Free Friday Workshops at Alpine

New this week...

First, we have an optional registration form available for attendees to request topics.  Click thru to alpineinternet.com/fridayreg and help us make sure we're meeting your needs.

Second, the production gang here has cooked up a new site to support these weekly classes and continue the conversation through the rest of the week. 

At alpineblogs.com, find links to hints, tips, and topics covered during previous classes.  Feel free to register, log in, and ask questions.  For example, check out recent stories on Contact Forms and WordPress SEO tips.  Keep checking back as more is added every week.

The schedule for this Friday, August 7th:

• Introduction to WordPress at Alpine (10 to 11am) - Auz will be covering the basics of small site building and blogging using the world famous WordPress. What, Why, and How is a blog made? Learn about the difference between a post and a page, upload images, and especially, how to write for the web.  Reigister >
   
• Advanced WordPress (11 to noon) - Auz and Morgan will be leading a discussion on integrating analytics with WordPress. Register >

These WordPress classes are open to the public, so feel free to invite a friend.

• Google Apps (noon to 1pm) - Clients are invited to bring lunch and learn about the new Google Apps service (mentioned earlier) to run your corporate email, document sharing, and much more. Overview, demonstration, and discussion will be led by Morgan. He will reserve 20 minutes for open questions on Center Stage.  Register >

Remember, we have a new location at 790 Industrial. Directions >

Join us, it won't be as fun without you.

- Brian

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