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There are many BI and data platform options out there: PowerBI, Looker, and Tableau are among the most popular. In this article, we cover the main reasons why organisations choose Looker and not the …
Empowering your organisation and your teams to work more effectively and efficiently is key to its success, and Chromebooks are at the forefront of facilitating this transformation. These innovative devices offer a multitude of …
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Dataplex is a comprehensive data platform designed to simplify and optimise the way organisations handle their data. In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, the ability to harness information effectively is becoming more and …
You’ve tried to share a folder in a Shared Drive on Google Drive, and you’re greeted with an error. Read this blog and find out how to fix this Google Drive sharing error. This …
In this blog, we will compare Dataform vs Dataprep vs Data Fusion: some of the services available on GCP (Google Cloud Platform) used for Data Processing. We will look into their pros and cons, …
Data ingestion is a critical step within the process of data pipeline architecture. Therefore, in this blog we will explain what data ingestion is, look into the different types and the tools you can …
In an era where reducing costs, improving sustainability and advancing technologically are crucial for the success of any organisation, Google has come up with a solution that any business can benefit from: ChromeOS Flex. …
In the ever-evolving landscape of data management, understanding and improving your organisation's data maturity is crucial. Better understanding of data allows for organisations to leverage it more effectively and improve business strategies, boost performance …
In today's digital age, data security has become more important than ever. The vast amount of personal and sensitive information stored online has made it a prime target for cyber attacks. That's why companies …
“The future is already here, it's just not evenly distributed.” - William Gibson At Cobry we’re on a mission to continually explore what work means today. We then use everything we learn from our …
There are many BI and data platform options out there: PowerBI, Looker, and Tableau are among the most popular. In this article, we cover the main reasons why organisations choose Looker and not the …
Empowering your organisation and your teams to work more effectively and efficiently is key to its success, and Chromebooks are at the forefront of facilitating this transformation. These innovative devices offer a multitude of …
Alright, we know why you're here - you know why you're here. Your inbox is a mess, and it needs a spring cleaning. Before we start, though. One thing to clear up: Archive ≠ …
As the Jamboard's software support sails into the sunset on September 30, 2024, you might be wondering, "What now?" Fear not! Your Jamboard still has plenty of life left in it. So, what do …
Welcome to a concise, yet comprehensive guide on extracting and downloading images from Google Slides. Whether for presentations, reports, or creative projects, accessing and utilising images from Google Slides can be a crucial skill …
Welcome to the world of webcam woes, where the infamous "Google Meet Camera Failed" message pops up just when you need it the least. Worry not - we have some easy to follow troubleshooting …
With the emergence of advanced AI technologies like chatGPT and Google Bard, writing effective AI prompts has become an essential skill. Our comprehensive guide will empower you with the skills needed for successful AI …
In today's digital era, phishing attacks have emerged as a prevalent threat to organisations of all sizes. These cyber threats are not only becoming more sophisticated but also more damaging, posing a serious risk …
Creating a data warehouse is a significant step in leveraging your organisation's data for decision-making and analytics. However, ensuring that you have a robust data warehouse security is equally crucial. This blog will walk …
In today's digital age, businesses are constantly evolving and seeking more efficient ways to manage their operations. Cloud migration has become a pivotal strategy for organisations to optimise their processes and enhance collaboration. Secure, …
Deploying Looker can be a transformative step for your organisation. However, before diving into the deployment process, it's essential to address potential blockers that could hinder a successful integration. In this blog, we'll explore …
A decade ago, Colin Bryce embarked on a journey fueled by a passion for tech and a vision for a more collaborative, secure and sustainable way of working, which led to the creation of …
Are you interested in exploring Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and its services but not quite ready to commit? The BigQuery Sandbox may be just what you need! “Why can’t I just use the free …
Looker is Google's business intelligence platform, part of GCP. From data analytics to interactive reports and visualisation, Looker is key to better understanding your organisational data and improving business decisions. Recently, Google has made …
Are you looking for a cost-effective way to experiment with cloud computing? Then, you should probably know about the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Free Tier. GCP offers a Free Tier that provides you with …
(There’s a TL;DR at the bottom of this article if you’re in a rush) Apps Script is a powerful bridge which enables you to interconnect the many parts of Google Workspace with just small …
What is Gmail Delegate Access? In this article, we explore everything you need to know about setting it up, using delegate inbox, and why you should use it over other methods of sharing emails …
If you can’t be bothered reading: Data is encrypted in-transit and at-rest, meaning that you’re protected from man-in-the-middle attacks over the internet. Your Google account has identity-aware security to help you keep malicious actors …
You can watch the highlights from Google IO here. Here are the key takeaways: Bard is going to be able to see things within your organisation for contextual responses Bard will now also be …
There are three ways of accessing Google Workspace Customer Service: Through chat, On the phone, Through a third party (partner) Here’s how to do them all: Through chat 💬 Open your Google Admin console. …
You're probably here because you're setting up Google Workspace for the first time. You'll need these Google Workspace MX records to get your mail to flow: The tl;dr If you’ve signed up after 2023, …
Before we start; this is a practical guide, not a comprehensive guide. We want to write that too, but we'll keep things nice and lean for this article's purposes so that you can get …
Google is jumping on the bandwagon of dishing out blue checkmarks for verified companies on Google Workspace, but unlike some other ‘verification’ schemes, this isn’t a vanity exercise. When you see a blue tick …
In today's world, sustainability is a rapidly growing concern, and businesses are held accountable for their environmental impact. To help mitigate their environmental impact, organisations are expected to take action, from reducing carbon emissions …
You’re on Google Workspace; you want to automate, create, or test-run an internal process. You may want a custom application, a data workflow, or a script to help you out with some spreadsheets. Google …
The world of work is constantly evolving with countless collaboration tools and technologies that help teams maximise their productivity. With many options out there, picking the right tools for success can be a daunting …
dbt & Dataform are data transformation tools used to create complex data transformations using SQL. These tools enable users to model, test, and version control data. The use cases and functionality for both are …
If you’re here, you’re probably on Google Workspace or are using the Google Cloud platform. That means you’ve taken a great first step to make your tech stack more sustainable! The value you’ll get …
Tired of Data Chaos and bottlenecks? Cobry Compass is an offering that can help you get the most out of your organisation's data. Our team of data experts is here to support you every …
Cobry’s commitment to Sustainability At Cobry, we believe that businesses have a responsibility to use their resources and influence to create positive change in the world. That's why we're proud to have recently become …
The digital world is constantly evolving with new technologies replacing the old ones. Shifting gears from low dependence on digital infrastructure to automated workflow management systems can be a daunting task. According to Gartner, …
If you're more of a visual learner, we talk about Google Vault in video form; scroll down to see it 👇 What is Google Vault? Google Vault is a core Google Workspace (formerly G …
2022 - what a year! Like 2021, this year had its obstacles to overcome, but life began to take on a sense of normality again too. Here at Cobry we wanted to take the …
It’s officially COP27 - the 27th United Nations Climate Change conference - being held in Egypt from 6 to 18 November 2022. It’s a conference where representatives from 190 countries discuss action on climate …
One chatbot’s journey from Apps Script to Cloud Functions The Aim 🎯 So you might have heard that here at Cobry, we’re interested in Google Workspace. Naturally, we like to keep an eye on …
When we talk with new customers they sometimes ask: “Why should I buy Google Cloud solutions from Cobry?” “Why shouldn’t I just buy them directly from Google?’ It’s a fair enough question to ask. …
We understand that data is a challenge, whether you're a small or a large business. That's why we've made our internal guide to data public. Our data handbook. That's right - we’ve developed a …
As a Google Cloud Partner, we’re often asked by customers, “Why Workspace and not Microsoft Office 365?”; "Give me a showdown. I want to know the difference - Google Workspace vs Office 365 - …
Consider this a checklist of items that you can probe within your organisation to check whether you are data-driven or not. These are the same questions that we use to scope out where a …
Here we go into detail about how we deliver a data project and ensure that everyone is aligned to achieve maximum results. A Looker project plan for maximum success We’re happy to give you …
In this blog, we answer what you need to do to build an effective team that can use data to make decisions, from recruitment to technology to processes to data models. Building a data …
In this blog, we take a fresh look at dynamic groups in Google Workspace. Firstly, how do Google Groups work? Google Groups are a way of organising Google users that share the same permissions. …
At Cobry, we live and breathe data. We’re always searching for new ways to make data as streamlined as possible - and to maximise its effectiveness within Google Cloud Platform. Step one is a …
In the last blog post, we discussed how GCP fits into every stage of the data landscape thanks to its variety of tools. Now we’ll be honing in on two in particular that are …
Every organisation needs technology that supports them with data. GCP does that really well, but how? This blog aims to cover that.
Data classification in Google Workspace allows us to apply a variety of different labels to your files in Google Drive. This allows you to better organise and categorise your data, as well as enhancing …
Thinking about booking a discovery call with Cobry but would like some more info to decide if it would be worth your time? You’re in the right place! How long will it take? Discovery …
How Cobry visualise our customer information on Looker. We explain how we extract, transform our customer information all the way from source to value.
The first step to solving any problem is diagnosis; this article aims to not only help you spot the most common organisational data problems, but also discuss different strategies you can employ to fix …
“We need better data governance.” Makes you tremble a little, doesn’t it? A little scared. A little bit of dread. Makes you think about what the next initiative, policy, or software your colleague or …
Google Chat’s intuitive interface makes it easy to use from the get-go, whether you’re a complete beginner or transitioning over from another messaging tool like Slack. It does have a bunch of less obvious …
What are some things you wish people knew about data? On the flip side, what are some data myths you wish they didn't believe? Data is no stranger to misconceptions, oversimplifications and half-truths. Read on …
At Cobry, we love data. We’re always searching for new ways to use our data, and since Google Cloud Platform is the cloud of choice for everything from data storage to machine-learning analyses, we …
“Sustainability” largely entered the business lexicon around the time of rising environmental consciousness, when talks of “going green” were becoming increasingly pronounced. A few years ago, there was a dramatic shift in the business …
Why data is important to making decisions, how to spot common data problems, and how to fix them.
It feels good, doesn’t it? Your team has a new collection of software and tools that will make your work much easier - hello automation, hello efficiency, welcome to a brighter tomorrow for your …
Google Cloud Platform presents the ideal one-stop-shop for all things data, from collecting it to applying it in your everyday activities. We’ve put together this cheat sheet to demystify the whole process!
Cobry is an official 1Password partner. Read on to find out how 1Password can strengthen your organisation's cybersecurity down to the individual level! Why does my organisation need a password manager? No longer is …
Welcome to the latest instalment of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. In this edition we are discussing one of Cobry’s core values - sustainability, and the journey we are going through to become …
Google Cloud Next is an annual summit, held by Google, which celebrates the achievements of its customers and partners, and announces Google’s plans for future innovation. This year's summit took place recently and, as …
For many of us, our calendars are the lights navigating us through our world of work. They tell us where we need to be, when we need to be there and what we need …
With the COVID-19 pandemic and the advancements in technology this has provided, a new way of working has become all the more possible. This blog aims to provide an insight into why Google Workspace …
What is a Transformation Lab? Transformation Labs are an essential part of Cobry’s weaponry in the fight against ineffective moves to Google Workspace. Migrating to Google Workspace is a major change for any organisation …
The UK government has urged businesses to adopt cloud technology in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint, given that the cloud is vastly more sustainable than traditional tech solutions such as on-premise servers. …
At cobry, we approach tech support very differently to what you might expect from any other IT provider. This is mainly because we don't consider ourselves as an IT provider, but as a business …
It’s that time of the week again where the team at Cobry get together with a nice warm brew and discuss all things Google Cloud. Over the course of this article we’ll provide you …
In our latest blog, we are discussing the Project Management tool Asana. Project management is a difficult and delicate process, even more so as we have all become distributed teams. Luckily, Asana has a …
Spreadsheets are arguably one of the most commonly used tools across organisations. As such, there are many players to choose from. However, none quite match up to Google Sheets in our opinion. The ability …
Internal communications are vitally important to help nurture collaboration, bolster organisational culture and empower workers. With the increased focus on this type of communication, it's vitally important to look at Google Workspace's (formerly G …
Welcome to this edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge, your weekly chance to learn something new about a Google Workspace feature, gain an insight into our way of working at Cobry, or …
Online businesses are the norm today, and that’s only somewhat due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s true that the resulting lockdown measures closed down countless offices and forced the companies previously …
Welcome to a special two-part edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. In the most recent episode, the Cobry team discussed all of our favourite Google Workspace productivity hacks. Turns out there are …
Intranets are used to distribute information across an organisation that provides employees with the tools and resources required to perform their job roles. Traditionally, intranets have hosted static content, content which no longer adequately …
The Jamboard is a cloud-based digital whiteboard solution which aims to unify collaborative thinking through the provision of powerful and engaging tools and robust integrations. It is positioned as both an app and a …
Introduction A common problem faced by organisations working with both desktop and cloud-based SaaS is the constant moving between environments in order to access applications. This can cause many issues such as workflow disruption, …
As it goes in the world of tech, tools and processes are constantly being replaced with modern solutions that address ever-changing user needs and expectations. Remarkably, organisational email is one such technology that seems …
What is Google Keep? Google Keep is a note-taking application included within Google Workspace which can be used across a variety of mobile and desktop devices. Unlike other note-taking solutions, Keep has a simple, …
It can be tempting to buy Google Workspace licences straight from Google, without support from a partner such as Cobry. This approach, however, will prevent your organisation from enjoying the many, many advantages that …
Introduction Time and time again, organisations quote data protection as one of their top priorities. However, many fail to recognise the risk of forgetting to unshare a file with an external source once their …
Welcome to the latest instalment of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. Most of you will probably know the drill by now. But if not, this is your time of the week to sit …
As teams across the globe have become ever more dispersed, video conferencing has become an integral part of business operations. With an abundance of options available to use, this article will shed some light …
What is Google Drive? In its simplest form, Google Drive is a cloud-based file storage and synchronisation solution where you can store files of pretty much any type. However, it is so much more …
Welcome back to the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge - your Friday morning break fuelled by the hot beverage of your choice and some Cobry Cafetiere knowledge! This week we're discussing AppSheet, so let's …
For years now, the way we work has been rapidly digitised and distributed. Some have been at the forefront of this trend. However for many, the onset of Covid-19 accelerated this change and organisations …
Welcome to the 20th episode of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. This week we are discussing Google Groups - probably a lesser known Workspace service, but a gem nonetheless. Let’s dive in! What …
Welcome to this Friday's edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. This week we are discussing a topic that is dear to many of team cobry's hearts - Google Chrome devices. Specifically, we …
Security is essential to any organisation and whilst in the past technology was the weak link that caused businesses to succumb to malware attacks; we find now that people (or rather, human error) is …
It's all hands on deck in this week's Cobry Cafetiere, as we have a live demo on how to build an app in only 4 lines of code. "How can this be true"? I …
This week in the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge we are discussing Change Management. This is a favourite topic of ours as managing change is an integral part of what we do. Change Management …
Welcome to episode number 13 of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge - lucky for some! This week we're discussing Google's telephone solution Google Voice. So grab your caffeinated beverage of choice and let's …
Welcome to the latest edition of the Cobry Cafetiere! This week we are quenching our thirst for knowledge through discussion of the topic Google Hardware. So, without further ado, let's jump in! Google Hardware …
It comes as no surprise to us that increasing numbers of organisations are looking towards the cloud as a means to embrace new technologies and the ever-changing nature of the modern workplace. This drive …
Welcome to the Cobry Cafetiere! I'm sure you know the drill by now, so let's get stuck in. This weeks topic - third party tools. What are Third Party Tools? Third party tools are …
Welcome to your Friday morning Coffee break with us here at Cobry. If you haven't been here before, this is the time of the week where you learn as we do about all things …
Contents Introduction Shared Mailboxes The Problem with current Shared Mailbox solutions Why Hiver? Hiver Use Cases Getting Started with Hiver Creating a Shared Mailbox Adding your Shared Mailbox to Gmail Introduction This is a …
Welcome to the first 2021 instalment of The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge! In case you missed us last year, this is the time of the week where we get together to quench our …
Welcome to the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge - our weekly dose of Cloud and Caffeine. Here, we encourage you to learn with us about all things Google Workspace. This week, we are discussing …
Analysts report that by 2021, a ransomware attack will take place every 11 seconds. If you are one of the many professionals that don’t feel prepared for such an attack, or you are worried …
Welcome to the latest edition of the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge. Our weekly dose of cloud, company knowledge and - of course - caffeine! Join us on our mid-morning break and learn as …
The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge Welcome to the Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge! Incase you’re new here… this is an insight into our weekly coffee break where we talk about all things cloud …
Migrating to Google Workspace | The Cobry Cafetiere of Cloud Knowledge Bored of insignificant, at-home coffee breaks? You no longer have to be, because you now have the opportunity to join ours! Each week, …
This guide is for people that want to elevate their data collection and aggregation within Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) by using the popular Google Sheet third party tool - Sheetgo. This guide will …
On the 6th of October 2020, a blog post from Google paired with social media activity, press releases and everything else you can imagine helped to pave the way for the launch of G …
Remote working and BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) approaches are now the norm throughout society. This means employees using their personal devices to work and access corporate data. Whilst an excellent display of resourcefulness …
Working from home can put extra strain on trying to optimise the way you use your time. So it’s vitally important you use the tools at your disposal to ensure you’re maximising each day’s …
A lot of businesses use a Gmail.com account as their means of emailing and potentially collaborating on documents. Whilst this may seem like it’s working well at the moment and you may be wondering …
When moving organisations to the cloud, we often find the biggest pushback against Google Workspace (formerly G Suite) is the change from Excel to Google Sheets. As a long time user of both Excel …
With Google Meet’s free availability, we thought it would be worthwhile to share some information on Google Meet - Google Workspace's (formerly G Suite) video conferencing solution. How Cobry use Google Meet Firstly, I …
When the global pandemic COVID-19 hit the world earlier this year and almost everyone was suddenly required to start working from home, I noticed that there were typically two responses from organisations: Most organisations …
Some of you may be familiar with Google Chat bots, some of you may not, so in that spirit I’ve gone into a little detail about two built-in Google Chat bots that you can …
We’re all busy people and sometimes committing to being in the office for your entire working day is difficult. Maybe you need to pick your kids up from school (or look after them while …
Unless you’ve been living under a rock (in a hermetically-sealed bunker), you’ll be aware of the increased instances of Coronavirus worldwide and the demand for remote working that this has created. We don’t want …
Security & compliance is higher up on organisations' agenda than ever before and it’s not surprising. The five main trends identified by the National Cyber Security Centre in the period between October 2018 and …
As usual, Google continues to roll out updates to G Suite apps, whilst also adding new features to ensure that the user experience is always improving. The updates span across the whole G Suite …
Change Management is a tricky thing. You balance the needs of the client with the restrictions of their organisation. Defining the desired outcome is key, yet often overlooked. According to Mckinsey, "70% of change …
There are many reasons that organisations move to the cloud; enhanced security, increased mobility, better data access and improved collaboration to name just a few. However, you’re not reading this blog to find out …
G Suite has grown and evolved a lot over the past 10 years. There's now a range of different G Suite editions to better suit the wide variety of organisations that utilise Google's office …
I have been an avid user of a Chromebook (and therefore Chrome OS) since 2012, when I purchased my first - the Toshiba Chromebook 1. Over the ensuing years, I also gained experience using …
Google Workspace is rapidly becoming the enterprise's go-to office suite thanks to its intuitive interface and collaboration tools. Although Microsoft Office remains the leader in terms of volume of users, Google Workspace has made …
12/08/22 Update: G Suite has been rebranded to Google Workspace. However, all information below remains relevant. Google Workspace has grown and matured a lot over the past ten years and so have the companies …
G Suite Offline By now, you likely know all about the cloud computing power that G Suite (also known as Google Apps for Work) offers when working online, either through sending emails, creating events or …
Financial Companies Seize Path to the Cloud When Board meetings within the Financial Services sector start addressing the subject of migrating to the Cloud you can be sure that this technology has matured to …
Long story short: Endpoint Verification is typically used to get device attributes. It's a Chrome extension that collects data on the devices logged in to your organisational Google Account. Specifically, when endpoint verification is …
Organisations are now adopting the latest technology to streamline a range of business administration and processes, one of the latest being Cloud Telephony. Cloud Telephony, such as Google Voice (an additional Google Workspace service), …
If you're just here to buy Chrome Device Management licences, click here. As an administrator, Chrome Device Management (CDM) is essential for managing your Google Workspace devices. CDM allows you to manage Chromebooks and …
In January 2020, Microsoft will be ending support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 (January 14th, 2020). Here’s why that’s happening, and what you can do about it. It may not seem that …
Enterprise IT has come a long way in recent years, and the days of running businesses solely from desktop computers have certainly passed. Laptops are, of course, still incredibly popular and are arguably the …
Google Next '19 was the latest of Google’s annual events to unveil new features, products and plans for the future. It took place in San Francisco in the second week of April, and also …
Update 12/08/22 - G Suite is now called Google Workspace. However, all of the information below is still current and relevant. There are many Google myths out there, which is understandable as Google is …
Google Workspace was designed with simplicity in mind, as Google’s mission statement is “to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.” This extends not only to the apps being used …
Update: This blog was written in 2019, before the launch of Google Workspace. All pricing here is incorrect; however, we're keeping it up as a marker in time. If you're looking for accurate pricing, …
Are you a business owner or IT manager? If you are, then as you're reading this blog post right now, your users are being targeted by phishing campaigns. Let me use 3 statistics to …
Since the term “Cloud Computing” was first coined in 2006, by then Google CEO, Eric Schmidt, there have been countless myths surrounding the concept. In this blog, we’re going to cover the 5 most …
When Google created Google Workspace (or Google Apps as it was originally known), making collaboration on document-editing effortless for teams was central to its design. Allowing multiple people to edit a document at the …
In modern workplaces, we often find ourselves working on projects or creating documentation alongside external companies. Whether that’s a creative agency, a product supplier or one of your own clients, the chances are, you’re …
While we at Cobry specialise in helping companies move to the cloud with Google Workspace, we also help companies with related hardware - whether it’s Jamboards, Hangouts Meet Hardware or Chrome Hardware, we can …
The big day has now long passed. GDPR Day. May 25th, 2018 - a date that many of us will be hard pushed to forget. While the day has passed, we’re still hearing from …
Onboarding Onboarding lays the foundation for every IT interaction with new employees. Passwords, technical support, security issues and new equipment. All of these time-eaters can be minimised with efficient onboarding. So here are a …
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