The Cloud Forward

October 2024

Pumpkin Spice AI

Good day,

It's October and, for better or worse depending on your tastes, it is pumpkin spice season. On a broader level, it is a time of year when we experience different sights, sounds, and flavors. From the changing colors and migrating birds, to apple cider and pumpkin spice, we welcome these changes and the autumn season.

In thinking about Generative AI, a lot of changes are happening with Gemini AI, now named Google Gemini. The Gemini App, with free and paid versions, is now a core service with Google Workspace. The Gemini for Workspace add-ons bring additional features directly into Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meets.

Or recent eBook and our upcoming 3T@3 Series event cover what Google Gemini can do for you ... much of which new. Scroll down for the links.

If you looking to use AI, ask us about ways to try out Google Gemini. It might just be a great new flavor to add for your team and your business.

Thank you for being part of our community,

Allen Falcon, CEO

Service ALERT

Class Action Lawsuit Against Google

Per a federal court order, Google Workspace Administrators must take specific actions.

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From Our Blog

Prevent Your Email From Being Pushed Aside or Blocked

Some of tools that protect our inboxes will prevent your email from being delivered, and others will prevent your message from being seen. Here are 3 actions you need to take so your messages arrive and are seen.

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3 IT Trends We See Now

Given all the hype, we expected to see Generative AI as a big trend this fall. While our clients are interested in it and beginning to use it, Gen AI is not among the top three trends.

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Threatening Emails are Spiking

Our clients have reported an alarming increase in threatening emails. This post covers three types of threatening messages and how to respond.

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Events

Google Gemini Quick Start

3T@3 Series: Oct. 15th at 3:00 PM ET

The Gemini App is now included with Google Workspace. See what the Gemini App and the Gemini for Workspace subscriptions can do for you and your team.

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In The Library

Google Gemini Quick Start Guide

This eBook provides an overview of Google Gemini, 12 things Gemini can do you your (with some examples), and limitations to consider when using Gemini.

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