Google, Tata offer SME cloud apps

Search engine giant Google has joined hands with Tata Communications to offer cloud-based business applications for Indian small and medium-size enterprises, says Telenewz.

This partnership will offer SMEs business solutions like e-mail, instant messaging, video, calendar functionality and office presentations over the Internet, using the Google Apps software suite, a joint statement by the companies said.

The collaboration leverages Tata Communication's market presence and expertise in India with Google's innovative offerings to provide easily accessible business applications, they added.

GetApp.com is gearing up to introduce an evaluation centre with resources to help users choose business applications and vendors, states PRWeb.

According to GetApp, users will find relevant and consistent evaluation information, apps ranking, and a Q&A community located in a single place. "Adoption of cloud-based applications is growing exponentially,” says Christophe Primault, co-founder of GetApp.com.

“Millions of new users, many of whom have never bought business software before, face the challenge of selecting a solution to run critical aspects of their operations such as CRM, accounting, HR management, e-marketing and team collaboration,” he adds.

British Airways will introduce an upgraded app for Apple's iPhone and new mobile apps for BlackBerry and Android users aimed at business travellers on 19 July, says Public Sector Travel.

iPhone users benefit from a mobile boarding pass on the phone which can be scanned through the airport process. Mobile boarding passes are expected to be available to BlackBerry users within the next “two to three months”. BlackBerry users can also sync their flights into their mobile calendars.

The new app makes use of Executive Club membership to personalise the service and enable users to carry all personal and booked flight information. There is also a live flight information facility.