Capgemini is partnering with Google to offer its Apps
Premier software as an alternative to Microsoft Office for
enterprise users.
The announcement gives Google's office software,
released in February this year, potential access to over one
million desktops in the enterprise space, which Capgemini manages
in its role as an outsourcing supplier.
Capgemini will provide helpdesk, back-up storage and security
support for enterprise customers using the software.
Delivered as a
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) over the internet via a web
browser, Google Apps comprises of word processing and spreadsheet
applications, Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Talk.
Andrew Gough, SaaS business development manager at Capgemini,
said enterprise users required more confidence in moving to
SaaS-based office applications.
"Ensuring smooth transition to new SaaS applications,
integrating them with existing applications and maintaining
compliance when using SaaS remain top concerns for users," said
Gough.