MANILA – Google has shaved 40% off Google Apps for Work to help more small businesses in the Philippines enjoy benefits of working with online tools.
The online productivity suite will now cost Filipino customers USD$ 30 per person per year, down from USD$ 50 per person per year. Businesses also have an option for a monthly “Flexible Plan” that costs USD$ 3 per user.
Customers need to be based in The Philippines and can pay with a local credit or debit card or contact one of Google’s partners to arrange for other payment options.
What businesses will get is an extensive set of tools for professional email, online storage, shared calendars and video meeting tools including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs and Hangouts.
An internet-connected device is required, allowing companies to securely access all their work files and services from a mobile phone including Android, iOS, or BlackBerry platforms, making it easy to get things done from wherever users are and even on the go.
“With Google Apps, business owners get a professional email address, the flexibility to work from any device at any time, and the security and controls they need. By making Google Apps more affordable in the Philippines, we want to make it easier for small businesses to use great online tools and help them focus on what they do best — running their business, not managing their IT” explained Kevin Ackhurst, Google for Work Managing Director, Asia Pacific.
Last September, Google shared the results of a Deloitte report that showed that companies using an above-average number of cloud services grow 26% faster and drive 21% more profit than those that use no cloud tools.
