The Google Blog reports today that Google is launching a business-level collection of applications called Google Apps Premier Edition.
Here at flyte we’ve been looking for a contact management system, collaborative calendar and other applications to help us grow our business. Since we’re a Mac shop I’m always leery of "feeding the beast" and buying Microsoft products if I don’t have to. Thus, Google Apps is appealing.
Of course, in 5 years (or 5 months? or 5 weeks?) I may be saying the same thing about Google. Their goal is global domination, as stated in their mission statement.
Doesn’t mean I won’t be checking out the premier edition, however. At $50/user/year it seems a lot more affordable than Microsoft Office. Many a small business or entrepreneur might benefit greatly by choosing this as their business suite of choice.
Jonathan points out that it’s no accident that this coincides with the release of Vista. Of course, those Canadians are conspiracy theorists.
