Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Google Cloud Partner Network is a revamped initiative launching in early 2026 to transform how the company collaborates with its global partners. This new framework shifts the focus away from traditional administrative requirements toward real-world customer outcomes and measurable technical impact. The program is built upon three central pillars: simplicity, outcomes, and automation, which collectively aim to reduce manual reporting through AI-driven tracking. Significant updates include a transition to a three-tier ranking system—featuring a prestigious new Diamond tier—and a competency model that rewards deep technical expertise. Partners will have a six-month transition period to adapt to these changes, which are designed to prioritise high-quality service delivery and shared innovation. Ultimately, the network aims to foster more meaningful business results by streamlining how partner contributions are recognised and rewarded. Continue reading
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Google Workspace for Education Editions and Add-ons
Nov. 19, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google Workspace for Education offers a tiered structure of services for educational institutions. It details three primary editions—Education Fundamentals, Education Standard, and the recommended Education Plus—each providing increasingly comprehensive features in areas like security, administration, and learning tools, with the latter two involving per-user fees. Furthermore, there are several optional, paid add-ons designed to supplement the core packages, focusing on functionalities such as advanced teaching and learning tools, endpoint device management, and additional data storage. These add-ons include premium artificial intelligence capabilities, specifically through Gemini Education, offering tailored enhancements for specific institutional requirements. Overall, Google Workspace for Education provides the flexible options available to meet diverse educational technology needs. Continue reading
AI Classification for Google Drive Security
Nov. 2, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The white paper from Google outlines their AI Classification for Google Drive solution, which uses custom, privacy-preserving AI models to automatically identify and label an organisation’s sensitive data at scale. The document explains that this capability addresses the challenge of manually classifying the exponentially increasing volume of data in Google Workspace, providing a more robust foundation for data protection, auditing, and records management. Continue reading
Google Workspace: A Guide for Using AI at Work
Oct. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Google Workspace guide details the integration and benefits of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its suite of work applications. It asserts that Google is leading AI innovation and helping organisations enhance human potential through features built for security and scale. Continue reading
Power education with Google Workspace for Education Plus and Chromebooks.
Google Workspace for Education Plus and Chromebooks are powerful on their own and work better together. Give educators the upgraded tools they need to create engaging lessons, personalize learning, and prepare students for the future. Continue reading
Google Sovereign Cloud Whitepaper
May 15, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ –This whitepaper introduces Google Sovereign Cloud, a solution designed to address digital sovereignty concerns for organisations wary of adopting foreign cloud services. The core issues driving this need are data control (due to evolving regulations), economic dependency (lack of domestic providers), and potential geopolitical disruptions. Continue reading
Google Workspace: Gemini Live Conversations Launched
May 9, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This announcement details a significant update to the Gemini mobile app for Google Workspace users, introducing a “Live” feature** that enables natural, two-way voice conversations with Gemini using various prompts and methods including sharing the camera or screen. Continue reading
What is Google Workspace?
What is Google Workspace?
Google Workspace is a cloud-based productivity suite that helps teams communicate, collaborate and get things done from anywhere and on any device. It’s simple to set up, use and manage, so your business can focus on what really matters.
Google Vids: AI-Powered Video Communication
Jan. 6, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — Google Vids, a new AI-powered video creation tool integrated with Google Workspace, is highlighted as a solution to overcome communication challenges in today’s busy work environment. Continue reading
Weaviate AI-Native Vector Database Now Available in Google Cloud Marketplace
Weaviate’s mission is to make it as easy as possible for developers to build production-ready AI. Today, in conjunction with Google Cloud Next London, the company announced that its AI-native vector database is even easier to deploy because it’s available to developers with one click in Google Cloud Marketplace. Continue reading
