SaaS Updates Summary: August 17 – 21

Last week, Google and Slack added new features that enabled additional collaboration over the cloud and provided further security measures. The most notable launches included the ability to assign phone numbers before porting a phone number, increased visibility and control over data in Slack, and a Cloud Identity Groups Beta. Learn more about these new features and more in the links below.

Manage Groups Programmatically With the Cloud Identity Groups API Beta
G Suite Updates | Google is improving how new Groups looks when accessing it on a mobile web browser. The modern and streamlined interface matches the look and feel of new Groups on desktop, and makes it easier to complete common tasks.

Improved Mobile Interface for New Groups
G Suite Updates | Google is improving how new Groups looks when accessing it on a mobile web browser. The modern and streamlined interface matches the look and feel of new Groups on desktop, and makes it easier to complete common tasks.

Assign Google Voice Numbers Before a Port Is Completed
G Suite Updates | Admins can now assign Google Voice numbers to users while a port is still in progress, and users can start using their assigned numbers immediately once porting is completed. Previously, admins had to wait to assign the numbers until after the port completed, and only then could the user activate the application.

Introducing Powerful New Layers of Enterprise-Grade Security
Slack | In case you missed it, Slack recently introduced more powerful layers of security. Here’s an in-depth look at its latest security and compliance offerings and a preview of what’s ahead.

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