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About GAFYDguy

GAFYDguy - Google Apps For Your Domain guy - My speciality area. Initially a developer for network based software applications and communications then product manager for interactive statistical analysis tools used by the top oil/gas companies in the 1970’s-80’s. I formally entered the field of voice communications in 1998 as a pioneer adopter of VoIP technology. My company became a reseller for the first commercially available IP-PBX system (VoIP). During that time I brought to market – HomeGATE, an IP enabled and voice driven internet portal wireless residential phone system. The company then evolved into the area of more general IP based network application solutions (known as Cloud Computing) with emphasis on Google Apps and related software offerings.

Why “Synced Cloud Based Data Storage” is a major WEB evolution

Right now it’s hard to read about the Internet without coming across the topic of “Cloud Based Data Storage”.  Why such a Hot Topic suddenly?  Marketing media hype will tell you, because it is cool, low cost (or Free) and … Continue reading

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Colorado Cloud Computing – No Natural Boundaries

Colorado,  Wyoming (North border neighbor state) and Utah (West border neighbor state) have a unique common attribute. They are the only three states in the United States with NO natural formed borders (i.e. river, lake, land formation etc), their boundaries … Continue reading

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CLOUD computing – growing by many metrics

I recently came upon two articles I found particularly interesting.  They provide specific quantitative perspective in business terms what is happening in the areas of investment and momentum in the Cloud computing arena. Giant Movers in the Cloud  By QUENTIN HARDY  | March 24, … Continue reading

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Cloud Computing, where WHEN? has become NOW!

As recently as early 2010 it was not uncommon to see headlines of this nature – questioning the viability or value of Cloud Computing.  Today, a few short years later (March 2012) as stated in this Wired Magazine article, Enough … Continue reading

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Google+ for Business, more than just for social marketing

Before addressing how Google+ holds potential for “more than just social marketing” I want to highlight, that while many business applications exist, software technology is often applied to two primary areas of business. Marketing – meaning promotion, advertising, educating, selling … Continue reading

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Google+ good for Personal or Business? Answer, Both

Google+ has gotten huge press and media visibility recently because of its growth. So as an authorized SMB “Google Apps For Business” Reseller we’re often asked the question, “Is Google+ a personal (consumer) social networking tool or a business marketing … Continue reading

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Lets HANGOUT at the White House (Washington, DC)

—–SEE 2/6/12 UPDATE at bottom ——  Having achieved 90+Million users as of January 2012, Google+ (Google’s social networking service) is getting serious respect from many audiences – including The White House and The President. As announced this week on their Google+ … Continue reading

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Internet SOPA, Copyright and getting more out of Google

SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act) legislation is the big topic of the Internet right now. Totally understandable as it will have significant impact on what the future of Internet becomes. The whole Piracy topic can be a bit confusing and … Continue reading

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Adaptable & Affordable – Google Apps (SAAS Cloud computing)

As 2011 speeds to a close I wanted to take opportunity to describe some current technology-terms from the practical and realistic business perspective.   Many still wonder why they should consider or what the benefits are of: Cloud Computing – … Continue reading

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Gmail’s new left navigation panel

As most every Gmail user knows by now the @Gmail.com service (and the mail service within Google Apps) has been going through changes.  Menu items have been changed to icons, color and font theme changed, menus accordian to expand or … Continue reading

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