“This is the end of the ‘office’ as we know it. The change also coincided with a major shift in the way staff work and collaborate with each other due to the new hybrid working way of life helped by the pandemic. Initially described as 'the future of work', the new platform looked to improve the interoperability of its various productivity services, blurring the lines between each product for a more fluid feel. Google rebranded G Suite as Workspace back in October 2020 in a bid to bring more structure to its myriad of apps and services. The company is also offering businesses who don't want to pay or upgrade the chance to export their data at no extra cost.

Google is offering a discount for 12 months, and won't start charging subscription fees until July 1, 2022.

Google Workplace plans start at $6/user/month for its Business Starter option, with Business Standard ($12/user/month), and Business Plus $18 /user/month also on offer, providing an increasing level of services with the amount paid.

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