Google Workspace

Pros

I love how it perfectly syncs with any device. It makes working across devices so effortless and even on devices that are not mine and on different OSs
If I need to recuperate a document I can simply login pick up from where I stopped

Cons

Most less common features are add-ons that need to be installed and are not natively integrate in the softwares

Pros

I really enjoy the fact that the vast majority of IT & software needs for a Small / Medium Enterprise are fully covered by Google Workspace: emails - software - files - calendar - meetings etc.

Also, the fact that all technical aspects & issues are handled by Google directly, help me saving time on a daily basis.

Cons

I don't like two facts on Google Workspace. The most important one is that Google Drive for Mac does not work as it should and there have been numerous cases were the files weren't syncing properly between different users. This is a real pain and we have considered moving to another vendor for cloud storage.

The other issue that we don't like is that all new features of Google are not always instantly available to users across our organisation.

Pros

Google Workspace seamlessly integrates everything you need as a teacher all saved in the cloud. As a teacher for 20 years, I have moved over from other document/presentation/calendar formats to using the apps in Google Workspace almost exclusively. I love that it automatically saves your work. Also, the different apps work together to streamline your work.

Cons

Although the templates in some of the apps are good, I have found myself going to other places to find templates as the ones built in are somewhat dated.

Pros

The option to use real time updated versions of any file and track the revisions on any browser is great.

Cons

Its mostly cloud based making the documents difficult to edit without a connection or when you are offline - like on a plane or when the organization restricts it.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Google Workspace

Pros

I highly like the smooth integration of Google Workspace across multiple programs, including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. This facilitates real-time collaboration among our staff, enabling effortless sharing, editing, and commenting on documents, so markedly improving productivity. The capacity to access and manipulate files from any device, be it a laptop, tablet, or smartphone, has proven especially advantageous for remote work and field research.

Cons

The offline capability, while accessible, is not consistently reliable or seamless as one might anticipate. These constraints, although not critical, do induce occasional inefficiencies in our collaborative research endeavors.