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Google: More Downside Up Ahead

It never surprises me how defensive people get whenever an analyst downgrades a stock or suggests shorting it...

Google’s Second Decade

"It is going to slowly dominate the “personal application software market” and the lower end of the communications market from the cloud with very little opposition."

Very good observation. With their solid cash position, Google will be able to buy their way into many different markets. Their partnership with Salesforce.com, which the author mentions, is a prime example of this trend. For readers that want to learn more, Google offers a free office productivity success kit, which includes guided product tour videos, Salesforce for Google Apps Getting Started Guide and even includes a free 30-day trial for new Salesforce customers.

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Google's New Enterprise Video Not a True Business Offering

Dan makes some excelleng points in his article about whether or not Google Apps video is an "enterprise" offering. The service isn't for everyone; however, it is more than enough for many companies. I found the following online video helpful in getting my arms around what Google Apps is (and isn't).

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Google's Checkmate Was Three Moves Ago

Diane is right, Google's checkmate was three moves ago... Google is definitely looking towards the future by investing in cloud computing and software-as-a-service (Sas) for the long haul. They offer resources such as the following whitepapers, Comprehensive Review of Security and Vulnerability Protections for Google Apps and Curbing Costs with Google Apps. Google also offers an online videos, Google Apps: Quick Tour, to introduce key concepts and ease the transition from traditional desktop apps to apps "in the cloud".