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Do Chromebooks work offline?

Yes. You can use offline-ready apps to keep using a Chromebook when it’s not connected to the Internet. Below are some examples: Read and write emails with Offline Gmail Write a note or make a list with Google Keep Create and edit documents, slides or spreadsheets with Google Drive apps (Google Docs, Sheets and Slides) […]

How do I train teachers and students how to use G Suite?

Google offer many resources, such as Help Centers and online presentations in their G Suite Learning Centre, to help you train your users to use the applications. If you need additional training, please contact Your Cloud Works, we are Google for Education partners and offer bespoke training packages for schools.

How secure is G Suite for Education?

Two of the most common questions regarding Google, in general, and G Suite specifically, are security and privacy. Google take both topics very seriously and truly believe that their offerings are a great option for customers on both fronts. Google’s business is built on their users’ trust: trust in their ability to properly secure data […]

How much is G Suite for Education?

Google’s G Suite for Education is free and Google plan to keep the core offering of G Suite for Education free. This offering includes unlimited user accounts for future incoming students and unlimited storage. As you may know, Google was founded by a research project at Stanford University, and this is just one way they […]

What is Google for Education?

Google for Education is a solution to aid productivity and collaboration in schools with G Suite for Education and Chromebooks. Google currently offers schools a hosted solution for their email, calendar, and chat through G Suite for Education, their integrated communication and collaboration solution, among other applications and services.

Does G Suite allow me to manage mobile devices?

Yes, you can manage your organisation’s mobile devices, without the need for an on-premise device management server, using the Google Admin console. Mobile Management allows you to enforce device policies over mobile devices in your organisation and perform actions like remotely wiping your users’ mobile devices. For more information and G Suite help please contact Your […]

How does Google keep my information secure?

Google was born in the cloud and has been built from the ground up to mitigate the unique threats for cloud systems. They make the performance and reliability used to run Google available to businesses, schools and government institutions around the world. The technology, scale and agility of their infrastructure bring unique security benefits to […]

Can I get someone to set up G Suite for me?

Yes. Your Cloud Works is a Google Cloud partner and we provide G Suite help. As a Google partner we are an experienced IT service company that can help you evaluate, customise, deploy and transition to Google Cloud. We can also provide training, data management and ongoing support.

Can I replace my current software with Google Docs?

We’ve found that many of businesses are able to eliminate their existing productivity suites and rely exclusively on Google Docs, Sheets and Slides. Docs, Sheets and Slides are productivity tools that let you create different kinds of files, including text documents, spreadsheets and presentations. You can work on them in real time with other people […]

What makes Google Cloud’s G Suite different?

There are five areas that set G Suite apart: A cloud pioneer. Google is recognised as a trusted name and an industry leader in reliable cloud infrastructure. Built for the cloud. Google Cloud was designed as an entirely cloud-based service from the ground up, so IT departments don’t need to spend time and money maintaining […]

How do I choose the right Cloud Service Provider?

When moving to the Cloud you need to be sure you have chosen the right Cloud Service Provider that understands your business requirements and has the capabilities to deliver the services you need. All reputable Cloud Service Providers are governed by the Cloud Industry Forum (CIF) and will be CIF Certified, like Your Cloud Works. […]

What devices are compatible with a Hosted Desktop solution?

Our Hosted Desktop solution allows end users to connect to their desktop anywhere, anytime, providing they have access to an internet connection, this can be achieved on a large range of devices. Our Hosted Desktop service is therefore compatible with Windows, Linux, Mac, Android, Blackberry, ChromeOS, and much more.

Is my data secure with a Hosted Desktop Service?

With a Your Cloud Works Hosted Desktop solution your data is your own, and only you and persons you give permission to can access it. The Cloud does not present any risks to sensitive data that do not already exist with an on-premise environment. In fact, the majority of SMEs that evaluate their internal security, […]

Where is my data stored?

When you adopt a Hosted Desktop solution, you migrate your IT infrastructure to a Data Centre. Here, at Your Cloud Works, a Cloud Service Provider, we understand the importance of your data and that is why we only use UK based Tier III Data Centres for both your infrastructure and your back-ups.

What is ‘the Cloud’ and a ‘Hosted Desktop Solution’?

The term ‘Cloud’ is a user-friendly word that is used to describe services that are provided over the internet. Rather than having to maintain your business’s IT infrastructure on-premise, it is hosted remotely by Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), like Your Cloud Works. We therefore take over the responsibility of maintenance and up-keep. With your IT […]

5 Steps to Recover from a Cyber Attack

YCW June Guide

The worst time to decide how to deal with a cyber attack is when you’re right in the middle of one.  Unfortunately, it’s something you’ll probably need to deal with eventually – small and medium sized businesses are a prime target for cyber criminals.  Our latest guide highlights 5 steps to stop a cyber attack […]