Google I/O 2008 - Becoming a Google Apps Solution Provider

Becoming a Google Apps Small Business Solution Provider
Jeff Ragusa (Google), Tony Safoian (SADA Systems), and Crisantos Hajibrahim (Virus Woman)

Google Apps is a popular solution for small businesses looking for better ways to operate, communicate, and collaborate. In this session we'll look at revenue opportunities that this creates for freelance consultants and IT service providers. We'll discuss opportunities ranging from basic setup, data migration, and training services to custom business Gadget development and GData integration work. We'll look at Google's new Small Business Solution Provider program for Google Apps (google.com/a/smallbiz/providers) and how it can enable service providers to take advantage of these opportunities through marketing assistance, sales tools, training materials, and technical support. Tony (President, CEO, SADA Systems) & Crisantos (Director of Business Development, Virus Woman) will provide insights based on their extensive experience bringing Google Apps-based solutions to clients.

Category:

Science & Technology

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• Google
• I/O
• IO2008
• Apps
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[VondaFoni]

I want to become one of those, Google Apps Solution provider someday.

[lg123xyz]

That fat guy at the end sounds more like an MLM scheister than an IT guy.

[1888junkteam]

excellent work!

[MeilleurTube]

Great Topic! Cris speaks the truth about technology. Good Job!

[PamelaPapatia]

Great presentation.

Crisantos Hajibrahim has got presentation skills. work with the VARS! Always.

[sadavideo]

From the solution provider prospective - we 'could' complain. Cloud Computing says we should unplug from our clients the servers we charge them to 'manage', thus, cutting ourselves out in a way. And this is where the nuance and tact is very important for us.

[focusonthebrightside]

Peter,

Why would they complain that it will erode their revenue when its cheaper and more efficient than the system that they run now?

[peterjlaird]

Interesting point about how small biz solution providers that rely on IT inefficiencies (overly costly solutions) can complain that SaaS solutions like Google Apps erode their revenue. But they can't stop SaaS, so either get on board with the new model or be left behind.