Google Workspace Supercharged: New AI Features Available
Hold onto your hats, folks, because Google Workspace just got a major upgrade! Gemini, Google's cutting-edge AI, is now officially integrated into your favorite Google Workspace productivity apps. This means a whole new level of efficiency, creativity, and collaboration is at your fingertips.
What are the key changes as a result of this announcement?
- The best of Google Al is now available directly in Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans: Google has made a bold choice to include the best of Google Al in Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, without the need to purchase an additional add-on.
- Changes to Gemini for Google Workspace add-ons: Google will no longer offer the Gemini for Workspace add-on starting January 15, 2025, and starting on this date, customers will begin to get access to Al features directly in Google Workspace apps without requiring the add-on.
- Pricing updates: To reflect the significant additional value added to Google Workspace and the many features and enhancements that were launched in the last year and beyond, Google will also be introducing a price update to Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, starting March 17, 2025 for new & existing customers.
What is Gemini, and Why Should You Care?
Gemini is an advanced AI model that can understand and generate different types of content, including text, code, and images. Think of it as your super-smart assistant that can help you with everything from writing emails and summarizing meetings to brainstorming ideas and creating presentations.
How Gemini Enhances Google Workspace
Here's a glimpse of how Gemini is transforming the Google Workspace experience:
Gmail
Compose emails faster with smart suggestions, summarize long email threads, and even generate different creative text formats.
Docs
Get help writing documents, generating ideas, and summarizing key information.
Slides
Create presentations effortlessly with AI-generated images, text, and layouts.
Meet
Automatically summarize key discussion points and action items from your meetings.
Why This is a Game-Changer
This update delivers incredible value by bringing the power of AI to more Google Workspace users. Now, all Business and Enterprise plan users can leverage cutting-edge AI tools within their existing plans, making these transformative technologies more accessible and affordable than ever before. Learn more about the available features here.
Available Plans and Features
- Business Starter, Enterprise Starter: These plans will include core Gemini features, such as Gemini in Gmail, Gemini chat app, and NotebookLM.
- Business Standard, Enterprise Standard: These plans will include more power Gemini features, such as "Help me write" in Docs, "Take notes for me" in Meet, Gemini in the side panel, Google Vids, Gemini Advanced for complex tasks and NotebookLM Plus for enhanced knowledge sharing.
- Business Plus, Enterprise Plus: These plans unlock the full power of Gemini, including AI Security to automatically identify, classify, and label sensitive files across your organization.
- Key Dates:
- January 15, 2025: AI features start rolling out to Business editions.
- January 29, 2025: AI features start rolling out to Enterprise editions.
- March 17, 2025: New pricing for Google Workspace Business and Enterprise subscriptions takes effect.
Simplified Pricing with AI Included
Google has simplified its pricing structure by including Gemini AI in Google Workspace Business and Enterprise plans. This means no more separate add-on costs for those powerful AI features.
What does this mean for you?
- New Customers: If you're new to Google Workspace, you'll automatically get Gemini AI with your Business or Enterprise plan.
- Existing Customers: Your monthly plan price will be updated starting March 17, 2025, or on your next renewal date if you're on Annual/Fixed-term plan, whichever is later.
Contact Squalio for a personalized pricing consultation and discover the perfect plan for your needs.
Safeguarding Your Interactions with AI
Worried about data security? Rest assured, Google has you covered. With Gemini, your data remains yours. It's not used for training models outside your domain, sold, or used for ad targeting. You retain control with enterprise-grade security and existing Google Workspace data protections automatically applied. Learn more in the Privacy Hub.
Squalio: Your Guide to the Gemini Galaxy
Feeling overwhelmed by all this AI awesomeness? Don't worry, Squalio is here to help! As a Google Partner with Work Transformation specialization, we have the expertise to help you seamlessly integrate Gemini into your workflows and unlock the full potential of Google Workspace.
Ready to Transform Your Workflow with Gemini?
Empower your team to harness the full potential of Gemini with a customized Squalio workshop. We'll guide your team through hands-on exercises, real-world applications, and best practices for maximizing these powerful new AI features.
Book your workshop today and discover how Gemini can transform your business!
Need help choosing the right Google Workspace plan for your needs? We also offer personalized consultations to help you navigate the options and find the perfect fit.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to supercharge your productivity and creativity with Gemini. Contact Squalio, and let's embark on this AI journey together!
