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SaaS Updates Summary: January 14 – January 18

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January 22, 2019

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Last week, Google announced new pricing for G Suite Basic and Business editions. Additionally, they announced that Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites will be getting a new look and feel on the web, plus a few more updates.

Moving Directory Settings in the Admin Console
G Suite Updates | Google is changing where you’d find the Directory settings in the G Suite Admin console from the apps screen to the Directory section of the main menu.

Material Design for Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites on Web
G Suite Updates | Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Sites will be getting a new look and feel on the web. While there are no functionality changes, users will notice some visual improvements.

Embed Google+ Search Streams in New Google Sites
G Suite Updates | You can now embed a stream of posts from a Google+ search in the new Google Sites. This search could contain simple keywords or advanced search operators.

Analyze Hefty Data Sets With BigQuery and Google Sheets
G Suite Updates | Google is connecting Sheets and BigQuery to make it easier to analyze and share data.

New Pricing for G Suite Basic and Business Editions
G Suite Updates | Starting on April 2, 2019, G Suite Basic Edition will increase by $1 (from $5 to $6 per user/month) and G Suite Business Edition will increase by $2 (from $10 to $12 per user/month), or the local currency equivalent where applicable.

Allow Google Calendar Users to Book Microsoft Exchange Resources
G Suite Updates | You can now let your Google Calendar users book Microsoft Exchange calendar resources, such as meeting rooms, when they schedule a meeting.

For last week’s SaaS updates (and beyond), click here for our archive.

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