Modern businesses face the dual challenge of maximizing productivity and keeping data secure. Google Workspace’s latest innovations meet these needs head-on, blending advanced generative AI tools with robust security features to transform how teams collaborate and protect information.
Google Vids: Unlocking Workplace Storytelling
Among the standout features is Google Vids, an all new AI-driven video creation app designed for the workplace. Teams can now produce professional-quality videos for onboarding, training, or sales in minutes.
Vids generates editable storyboards, suggests scenes from a rich media library, and offers customizable voiceovers, making immersive storytelling accessible to everyone. Seamless real-time collaboration and secure sharing are built in, mirroring the familiar Docs and Slides experience.
Affordable AI Add-Ons for Enhanced Productivity and Security
Google introduces two new commercial add-ons at $10 per user per month, expanding access to advanced AI features:
- AI Meetings and Messaging Add-on: With features like "Take notes for me" (in preview) and "Translate for me" (coming soon) in Google Meet, users can focus on the conversation while AI handles note-taking and real-time translation across 69 languages. Google Chat will soon offer automatic translation and conversation summaries, breaking down language barriers for global teams.
- AI Security Add-on: This tool leverages privacy-preserving AI models to automatically classify and protect sensitive Drive files. Enhanced DLP controls and experimental post-quantum cryptography offer proactive defense against evolving security threats. Continuous evaluation ensures even frontline workers are protected.
These add-ons are easy to integrate with most Workspace plans, democratizing powerful AI and security for organizations of all sizes.
Gemini and Vertex AI: Smarter Workflows and Custom Solutions
Gemini, Google’s generative AI assistant, is now available in Google Chat (preview), summarizing conversations and answering user queries as a smart teammate.
Across Docs and Gmail, AI-powered tools like "Help me write" are already delivering real productivity boosts, customers such as Onix and Sports Basement report saving hours monthly and improving customer service efficiency by up to 35%.
For businesses needing tailored solutions, Vertex AI integration allows organizations to build custom AI agents within Workspace apps. Companies like Bristol Myers Squibb have used Vertex AI to automate complex document creation, slashing multi-week processes to minutes, all while keeping data private and secure.
Continuous Improvements Across Workspace Apps
- Gmail: Voice input and "instant polish" features let users compose polished emails quickly, even on mobile devices.
- Sheets: Pre-built tables and conditional notifications simplify data management and automate alerts based on set triggers.
- Docs: New tab features help users organize content within a single document, and full-bleed cover images allow for more personalized branding.
- Chat: Spaces now support up to 500,000 members, enabling large-scale communication, while interoperability with Slack and Teams via Mio bridges cross-platform messaging.
Embracing the Future of Work with Google Workspace
Google Workspace’s ongoing evolution ensures users can connect, create, and secure their work in today’s digital landscape. Free trials for new AI-powered capabilities like Gemini allow organizations to experience these benefits firsthand, making advanced collaboration and security accessible to everyone.
Google Workspace: Collaboration with AI and Security