Spanning Blog
Feb 11
2021
Google Drive Trash: Deleting, Recovering and Everything in Between
Learn all about the Google Drive Trash folder and how Spanning acts as a safety net for items that might otherwise be lost forever.
Oct 28
2020
Google Drive Trash Retention Reduced by 10,000 Years
As of October 13, 2020, all files placed in Google Drive trash will be permanently deleted after 30 days. Previously, these files would be retained indefinitely unless manually deleted by the user. Learn what this means for Google Workspace users moving forward.
Sep 30
2020
Google Backup and Sync: Is It Really Backup?
The Google Backup and Sync app (for personal use and Drive File Stream for businesses) is the replacement for Google Drive and Photos desktop apps for Windows PCs and Macs. Learn how to use it and if it’s really a viable “backup” option.
Sep 01
2020
Outlook vs. Gmail: Comparing Apples to Oranges
What if we told you that comparing Microsoft Outlook with Gmail is like comparing apples with oranges? Find out why comparing these two email systems is an exercise in futility.
Jun 24
2020
OneDrive vs. Google Drive: Which Cloud Storage is Better?
Learn the pros, cons and differences between Microsoft OneDrive and Google Drive to help you pick the right cloud storage option.
Jun 17
2020
Spanning Release Notes: Google Workspace Backup with Integrated Dark Web Monitoring
Spanning Backup for Google Workspace with Dark Web Monitoring provides complete front-end and back-end Google Workspace protection – secure credentials – secure data.
May 01
2020
Google Takeout: Is It a Good Backup Option?
Google Takeout is a data retrieval platform that allows users to import and export data from a number of Google products. Learn more about Google Takeout’s capabilities and viability as a backup option.
Mar 25
2020
Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook: When Foes Become Friends
Want to use Outlook and Google Workspace at the same time? Google Workspace Sync for Microsoft Outlook (GWSMO) makes that possible. Learn about GWSMO set up, requirements, benefits, downsides and more.
Aug 27
2019
Migrating from Office 365 to Google Workspace: Tips to Remember
Migrating from one platform to another, particularly one that forms the bedrock of an organization, can be extremely stressful and sub-optimal if not carefully charted. Here are some pointers to lay the groundwork for one such transformational change: migrating from Office 365 to Google Workspace.
Apr 16
2019
The Why, What and How of Migrating from Google Workspace to Office 365
If your organization is contemplating a migration from Google Workspace to Office 365, it’s best to first consider three questions: Why migrate?… What is the current data landscape?… and how should you proceed with the migration? Answering these questions and understanding how Spanning can help will make your migration seamless and pain free.
The Complete SaaS Backup Buyer's Guide
This buyer’s guide aims to inform IT decision-makers and professionals like you about the realities of SaaS data protection, what your responsibilities are with respect to SaaS data and the key things to consider when evaluating a backup solution.
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