SaaS Updates Summary: October 17–21

This past week, Google released several updates to G Suite, the Admin console, and Gmail’s SMTP relay abuse detection. It also showcased two integrations with Salesforce and rebranded Google Apps Directory Sync as Google Cloud Directory Sync. Plus, there were updates from Asana, Box, DocuSign, HipChat, Slack, and Zenefits.

• G Suite | Create custom user attributes in the Admin console
• G Suite | Administrators can now take action on password-protected office files in Gmail
• G Suite | Five new ways to reach your goals faster with G Suite
• G Suite | Google Cloud Directory Sync v4.4.19: A new name and other updates
• G Suite | Service for Google Drive for Mac/PC versions 1.27 and older ending after February 1, 2017
• G Suite | Learn about your co-workers right in the context of the Android apps you use every day
• G Suite | Updates to Gmail’s SMTP Relay abuse detection, to help protect your domain’s email reputation
• G Suite Developers | Peeking into the future of work with Salesforce
• Asana | Introducing Wavelength
• Box | Introducing Security Classification: A Smart New Addition to Box Governance
• Box | Introducing The Hollywood Cloud Chronicles
• DocuSign | It’s about time you collect your hard-earned money and get paid sooner with DocuSign Payments
• HipChat | HipChat’s new & improved features: another reason to fall in love with Fall
• Slack | Google Drive + Slack
• Zenefits | Introducing the Zenefits Platform: Integrated Apps

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