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Ivanti Workspace Control hardcoded key flaws expose SQL credentials
Ivanti has released security updates to fix three high-severity hardcoded key vulnerabilities in the company’s Workspace Control (IWC) solution. IWC helps enterprise admins manage desktops and applications, acting as an intermediary between the operating system and users and regulating access and workspace configuration. It provides centralized control over user workspaces and dynamically configures desktops, applications, and user settings based on…
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How Google is integrating Gemini into Workspace – Computerworld
“So instead of like a manual transmission car where our customers need to pick the model based on what we’re trying to do, let’s just skip that step for them. And if what they’re trying to do is analyze a spreadsheet, what’s the best thing for us to do so that we can focus on helping them analyze the data,…
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Microsoft and Google pursue differing AI agent approaches in M365 and Workspace – Computerworld
But most companies that are Microsoft shops have years or decades of digital assets that hold them back from considering Google, he said. For example, Excel macros, pivot tables, and customizations cannot be easily or automatically migrated to Google Sheets, he said. “As early as this market is, I don’t think it’s fair to rank either player — Microsoft or…
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Google Gemini AI for Workspace review
Google Gemini for Workspace is the latest, most comprehensive iteration of the cloud giant’s generative AI assistant, now available to business and enterprise users across the full gamut of Google Workspace apps. The AI productivity assistant is accessible in all apps via a diamond-shaped logo in the top right, next to the user’s profile picture. Pressing this button opens a…
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Go slow on M365, Google Workspace ‘agent-ish’ AI rollouts – Computerworld
As with any new technology, enterprises need to learn how to best use the technology, including asking the right questions in the right sequence so that the agent itself is productive. “It’s also critical that the questions asked are succinct, because agents have a tendency to ‘wander’ if you don’t give them specific criteria,” Gold said. The “user training” process…
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Google to add on-demand genAI data analyst to Workspace – Computerworld
Users can, for example, automate a stream of jobs involved in document reviews, customer support requests, or product analysis. One such use case: Workspace Flows can approve branding copy by referring to a collection of marketing data. Or it can handle customer service requests by referring to support documents. “A lot of the work we do today requires context and…
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Google to offer its Workspace suite to the US government at a 71% discount – Computerworld
“This new approach allows Google to treat the federal government as one unified customer,” GSA Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian said in the statement. “It’s about securing lower prices for top-tier technology across the board.” According to Neil Shah, VP for research and partner at Counterpoint Research, the deal is significant for Google to expand into the public sector, simplifying the…
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Google adds Gemini AI image enhancements to Workspace videoconferencing – Computerworld
“Transitioning from the Microsoft stack, and the millions of documents a large company has in Office formats, is a daunting challenge, despite Google’s attempts to create migration tools,” Gownder said. Organizations would have to overcome a great deal of inertia to make the switch, Gownder said. “Imagine using thousands of Excel macros in the finance department, all of which no…
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Optimize Your Workspace With This Monitor Riser’s 8-Port Hub for $130
TL;DR: Save $20 with code POWER20 to get the sleek Monitor Riser with an 8-Port Docking Hub for just $129.99. Whether you’re working at home or in the office, optimizing your workspace is one of the best ways to quickly increase your productivity. An excellent accessory for that is this monitor riser with an 8-port docking hub that can hold…
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Google ups Workspace price, makes Gemini AI features available for free – Computerworld
“Many companies still use the free version of Google Workspace to access collaborative features that their current applications do not support,” said Kurtzman. “The inclusion of AI and a price point much lower than many competitors should result in additional paid users to Google Workspace.” Google’s move will clearly put pressure on Microsoft — which charges $30 per user a month for its M365…
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