Finding the Way: Google Maps Platform Places API
When users search for a location in your app, wouldn’t it be nice to not just show it on a map but also deliver rich details to help them better understand the specifics of that point of interest? Something much more than a pin on a map?
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
5 Pillars of Effective Workplace Collaboration
Building a collaborative workplace can be a challenge, yet it’s one that’s worthwhile when done right. A truly collaborative workplace tends to benefit not just the team members but also the company as a whole.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
AWS 101: What is Amazon S3 Glacier Storage?
Are you holding off on moving to the cloud because you think it will cost more to pay a service provider to store your infrequently used data than having an on-premise environment? Many companies do overpay for archival storage, but it doesn’t have...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services
Techie Tuesday: A Conversation with Scott Cruze
Our Techie Tuesday series highlights a member of Onix’s technical team, who shares their insights and tips for working in the industry.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
NEWS: Onix Demonstrates Expertise In Google Maps Platform
Onix has successfully achieved Expertise in Google Maps Platform as a part of Google Cloud’s Partner Advantage Program. Achieving this Expertise means that Onix has demonstrated strong customer success with Google Maps Platform.
Topics: News, Google Maps Platform
Onix Achieves Google Cloud Managed Services Provider Status
We’re proud to announce Onix has achieved the Managed Services Provider status in the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program by demonstrating end-to-end customer lifecycle service delivery capabilities.
Cloud Adoption 101: Benefits of Moving to the Cloud
Data centers have well-documented challenges. Organizations with on-premise data centers face challenges such as costly maintenance issues, limited resources and a lack of competitive edge. Moving your data center to the cloud is a must in today’s...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Engaging Your Employees in 2020
I've been a remote employee for almost 10 years now and counting. I love it, but for many people, it's been a new experience for them this year. It’s been tough for some. Others have easily embraced it or are finally getting used to it.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Chatbots and Virtual Assistants are Getting Smarter
When was the last time you conversed with SharePoint? Does your company’s instant messaging platform allow you to quickly find resources in your organization? Can customers simply ask questions on your website without ever having to contact you?
Topics: Enterprise Search
Techie Tuesday: A Conversation with Scott Mabe
Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of your favorite technical expert looks like? We’ve got you covered with our latest blog series Techie Tuesday.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
How to Keep Cloud Spend from Spiraling Out of Control
If there’s one thing on every organization’s collective mind right now, it’s budget. Or, rather, spending and how to keep it in check to stay on target. This definitely holds true for tracking cloud spend with remote working on the rise.
Topics: OnSpend
Cloud Security 101: Bulletproof Your G Suite Environment
Month after month, cyber security tops the headlines with a new malicious hack. Maybe it involves stealing thousands of user credentials or hard-earned profits in Bitcoin or via cash transfers. There’s a never ending stream of breaches.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
GCP 101: Let’s Talk About Google Cloud Storage
We’ve talked a lot about the different things Google Cloud Platform can do in recent blogs, but we haven’t fully touched upon how you store your data in GCP. With that in mind, get ready to take a deeper look at Google Cloud Storage.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
What’s the Difference Between a Data Lake and Data Warehouse
Do you know the difference between a data lake and data warehouse? Don’t worry if you don’t; you’re not alone. Many people believe these terms are interchangeable. They aren’t. They’re distinctly different concepts.
Topics: Big Data and Machine Learning
AWS 101: What is Amazon Route 53?
When you’re connecting with a web page, you enter a URL (Uniform Resource Locator) into the browser to reach a certain internet location. This is how you identify it on your device’s web browser. You don’t want to end up on the wrong website.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
SaaSOps 101: Using SaasOps for Remote Work in the Cloud
Recent events have caused many companies to go through their digital transformations at warp-speed, requiring IT to turn on a dime and adopt more SaaS applications to support either long term or permanent work from home plans.
Yes, You’ll Soon be Running Windows Apps on Chromebooks
When it has come to running Windows apps on Chromebooks, there’s always been a separation of church and state, so to speak. These two products ran parallel but never touched each other. The idea was unheard of. An untouchable concept, right?
Kubernetes 101: Breaking Down a Kubernetes Deployment
Hello, all of you Kubernetes fans. Believe it or not, we’ve reached the end of our journey into the magical, mystical world of Kubernetes. Over this series of blogs, we’ve looked at how this solution works and examined its parts in detail.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Legacy Systems in Business Slow Collaboration, Says AODocs
The software that your organization uses to manage information and processes is failing you. It has limited features, it’s hard-to-use, it’s costing a lot of money just to keep it maintained, and last, but not least, it’s becoming a repellent for...
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
New Google Maps Customization Features Add Branded Touch
Google Maps Platform reigns as the gold standard in location-based solutions with 1 billion monthly active users, 99% coverage of the world and 25 million daily updates. That’s on top of its reliable, comprehensive, real-time location information.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
Escape Microsoft Licensing and Switch to G Suite
When do you usually stop and wonder if it’s time to retire Microsoft Exchange or Outlook and find a new collaboration and productivity solution? For most organizations, license renewal sparks talk of change.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Cloud Adoption 101: 4 Main Reasons for Cloud Adoption
The cloud is gaining much wider acceptance, but not everyone still has made the move away from an on-premise environment. If you’re reading this, chances are your organization might be one of those that are still considering what to do.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
MaxSold Uses Amazon RDS to Solve Online Auction Availability
Downsizing a home, a loved one’s estate or even a business can be challenging. How do you get rid of all that stuff? Canadian-based online auctioneer MaxSold virtually connects sellers and buyers together in Canada and the United States.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
Cloud Cost Management: Reconciling Actual to Budget in GCP
In today’s pay-as-you-go cloud computing environment, it never hurts to be cost-conscious and keep a close eye on your Google Cloud Platform spend. Sure, you’ve set a budget, but does your actual spend stay in line with those parameters?
Topics: OnSpend
GCP 101: How Autoscaling Works in Google Cloud
Does increased traffic in your pay-as-you-go infrastructure make you nervous? It shouldn’t, particularly if you’re operating in a Google Cloud Platform environment. You have the power to manage traffic going to your virtual machines (VMs) and...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Deliver Hyperlocal Content with Google Maps Local Context
When it comes to local maps and location-based services, one thing drives how these solutions work and continue to grow and develop. No, it’s not a great looking map or a solid app, although both features are definitely important.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
No Perimeter: Zero Trust & BeyondCorp Remote Access
With the rapid proliferation of remote work and the use of virtual private networks (VPN) over the past few months, we’ve seen customers run into many challenges with their remote-access VPN. These include bandwidth and security concerns.
Are You Ready for the Deskless Workplace?
A couple of years ago, the concept of work from anywhere was something most organizations discussed but few actually used. Things have changed...rapidly. Today most organizations have moved into a work from anywhere mode, at least temporarily.
Topics: Google Chrome, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Kubernetes 101: Container Orchestration in the Cloud
Welcome to our next look at Kubernetes in the cloud. As we’ve learned so far, K8s is all about applications. It drives them in a manner similar to how a locomotive powers a freight train and all of its key components, which we’ve discussed.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
What is G Suite Essentials and Why Should I Use It?
Who knew that 2020 would be the year the world dove headfirst into workplace cloud collaboration? With workers across all industries heading from their desks at HQs to home offices, the way the world works is changing. Possibly forever.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
AWS 101: Using AWS Auto Scaling to Manage Infrastructure
Welcome back to another in-depth look at what makes Amazon Web Services work for you. In this latest blog, we’re going to take a look at using AWS Auto Scaling to ensure you get steady, reliable resource performance at the lowest possible cost.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
Chrome Enterprise & Imprivata OneSign Deliver Secure SSO
Google Cloud has been building a relationship with Imprivata, a leading healthcare IT security provider. The two organizations are working to enable Chrome devices to work seamlessly with Imprivata OneSign®, a single-sign-on (SSO) platform.
GCP 101: How to Use Google Compute Engine
Did you know that Google Cloud has its own secure and reliable infrastructure as a service (IaaS) component that’s built on the same infrastructure as the tried-and-true Google search engine and other services?
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Natural Language Enterprise Search Improves Info Gathering
Most organizations have some form of search platform at the office, and it’s something that you probably take for granted. You’re used to typing in a file name into a search bar and find it. And if you can’t, you just ask the person in the office...
Topics: Enterprise Search
NEWS: Cloud Billing Got Even Easier with OnSpend by Onix Updates
Keeping track of your cloud usage and spend doesn’t have to be time-consuming. OnSpend by Onix simplifies these tasks and now is even better thanks to newly introduced features and improvements.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Products by Onix, OnSpend
Amazon Kendra Delivers the Power of Machine Learning and Search
Onix is proud to participate in the launch of Amazon Kendra, a highly accurate and easy to use enterprise search service powered by machine learning from Amazon Web Services (AWS). AWS launched the solution earlier this week.
Topics: Enterprise Search, News, Amazon Web Services
New G Suite Updates Deliver Enhanced Security and Efficiency
You’ve likely already heard about the enhanced Google Meet Enterprise, a key component of G Suite. But that’s not the only news to come out of Google Cloud. Google rolled out other new G Suite updates at the end of April.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
AWS 101: Why You Should be Deploying AWS Lambda to Run Code
Running code can get tricky and time-consuming. After all, you need to provision and manage your servers to make it happen, right? Not if you’re in the cloud and are deploying AWS Lambda. You don’t even have to think about servers.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Blog: Kubernetes 101: What are Containers and Pods
Hello, friends. It’s Scott Mabe again, back to discuss more about Kubernetes. Chances are that word makes you immediately think about containers. You’re not wrong to do that, but we need to better define what containers are. Oh, and pods, too.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Slack 101: Controlling App Infrastructure with Slack Bots
Hello, friends. It’s Dustin Keib. I’m here to discuss one of my favorite topics: ChatOps. That’s right, we’re going to talk about using bots in Slack to control application infrastructure in this first Slack Bots 101 blog.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
The Modern Search Experience: 4 Reasons to Upgrade Now
At some point, you’ve probably encountered that familiar McKinsey statistic. The one that says workers spend up to 20% of their week searching for documents and other institutional knowledge. In today’s remote work world, that’s too long.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Explore New Google Meet Features for Better Virtual Meetings
You spoke, and Google Cloud listened. The company has extended advanced Google Meet features to all users of this secure video conferencing platform. These four new additions enhance the virtual meeting experience for everyone on the call.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
AWS 101: What is Amazon S3 and Why Should I Use It?
Welcome back to AWS 101, cloud scholars. If you’re reading this, you’re likely examining a move to the AWS cloud and want to learn more about what it is, how it works and what it can do for you. This ongoing series answers those questions.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services
Simplify G Suite Provisioning with CloudM Solutions
As technology advances, so does the vision that organizational leaders have for their enterprises. Cloud-first strategies are now commonplace. Leaders today need to focus on making the most of the cloud and the opportunities it presents.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Shutting Down: 5 Tips for Ending Your Remote Work Day
When that proverbial 5 o’clock whistle blows at the office, you straighten your desk, log off of your computer, grab your work bag and head out the door. But what happens when you reach the end of your remote work day? Do you keep working?
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Working Remotely? Get Started Using Google Meet
These days, most everyone is working remotely and is finding the best ways to connect with each other online through email, chat and video-conferencing. Have you found a way that works for you? If not, keep reading.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
NEWS: Try Google Meet Enterprise on a No-Charge Trial Basis
These days work can happen from anywhere, on any device. But workers still need to stay in touch. Google Meet Enterprise Suite gives these remote employees a seamless way to connect, as long as they have internet service.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
AWS 101: What is Amazon WorkSpaces?
Not all workers have access to company laptops in today’s growing work-from-anywhere world. Many institutions still use desktop computers. So what does that mean when an entire workforce needs to stay home and work at the same time?
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services
Onix Wins 11th Google Cloud Partner of the Year Award
Onix has received the 2019 Google Cloud Global Specialization Partner of the Year for Cloud Migration for achievement in the Google Cloud ecosystem by creating comprehensive and compelling cloud migration solutions for joint customers.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, News
You’ve Got to Move It, Move It: How to Stay Active at Work
Feeling like you are chained to your desk can happen whether you work remotely or in an office. But sometimes as a remote employee, calls get scheduled back-to-back and you just get stuck in your chair. Don’t let that happen!
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
The Virtual Watercooler: How to Make Remote Work Fun
Welcome to my regular life. I’ve worked remotely for nearly five years. I’ll confess. It can feel like a bit of the Twilight Zone at first. Many of you likely have never worked from home and have no idea how to make remote work fun.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Distraction-Free Zone: How to Create a Workspace at Home
So you’re now working from home. A remote work day requires a new way of thinking and planning. You need to figure out how to to create a workspace at home that’s quiet and free of chaos. Finding a distraction-free zone is hard, isn’t it?
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Morning Motivation: How to Start Your Remote Work Day
Work life has changed a bit, hasn’t it? For most people, work has meant getting up, commuting in traffic and working at a bustling office. Right now, however, most of us are learning how to work remotely from home. It’s a different mindset.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Google Voice for G Suite: A New Tool for Remote Workers
A missed call might be a missed opportunity for your organization. Google Voice, a smart, simple and scalable G Suite telephony solution, reduces the overhead associated with system administration and offers a familiar look and feel for users.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Kubernetes 101: What are Nodes and Clusters?
Welcome back to the next chapter of Kubernetes 101. I’m your host, Scott Mabe, and I’m here to continue the journey through our blog-based primer that examines the wonders of K8s and how it keeps applications available in the cloud.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Best Practices: How to Use Google Meet for Remote Working
If you’re traveling, working in a remote office or just temporarily working from home, using Google Meet is a great way to collaborate and to maintain your “in-person” work relationships. It makes it easy to hold virtual meetings.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Five Working from Home Tips and Tricks
Working from a home office requires different thinking. You must stay connected and maintain or even improve your productivity to keep work flowing. There are many things you can do to stay on target and in touch with your colleagues.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
In-Depth Analysis: The ROI of Work from Anywhere Policies
If you’re reading this, you likely clicked because you're looking for creative ways to ensure business continuity. Remote working is an obvious win here, but how do you ensure your teams stay productive and connected during work hours?
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Happeo
Best Practices: How to Effectively Manage a Remote Team
The sudden shift to remote working in recent days has put a particular strain on managers. They’re finding themselves hustling to figure out how they can keep motivating and leading their teams now that they are dispersed.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
GCP 101: Building a Data Pipeline in Google Cloud Platform
As more data is created, there is an increased need for big data analytics, a field that is expected to reach $103 billion by 2023. In a previous post on Google Cloud Platform, we discussed how Google’s own tool, Big Query is a differentiator for...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, Big Data and Machine Learning
Chrome Relieves Clinic Waiting Room Stress
The era of waiting for hours in an ER, walk-in clinic or urgent care center is over. Healthcare providers in these settings know it’s important to help low-acuity patients easily check-in and slash time spent in the waiting rooms.
Topics: Google Chrome, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Health and Life Sciences
Cloud Adoption 101: AI-Driven Hiring in the Cloud Reshapes Recruiting
The human resources world has gone high tech. Hiring pros are turning to on-demand, AI-driven digital platforms for video, voice and SMS interviewing. This changes the entire recruiting landscape for Harqen customers.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
AWS 101: How Does Amazon EC2 Work in Cloud Computing?
The first step in moving to the AWS cloud is recognizing it’s time to do it. The second step is planning your migration, including understanding what services will make your cloud deployment work for your organization’s specific needs.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services
Google Maps Cloud Billing: Usage and Channel Parameters
When it comes to finding your way, chances are you most often turn to Google Maps when you need directions. You’re not alone. Thousands of organizations across all business sectors turn to Google Maps Platform for in-depth location support.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform, OnSpend
Onix & Happeo Enter Collaborative Communications Partnership
Onix has made a further commitment to enhancing cloud collaboration for customers by joining forces with Happeo, creator of the digital workplace and social intranet software built specifically for G Suite.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, Happeo
Cloud Adoption 101: What is Serverless Computing?
Serverless computing continues to gain momentum toward wider enterprise adoption. In fact, both of our infrastructure partners, AWS and Google Cloud Platform now offer serverless computing solutions for enterprise cloud applications.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Onix Achieves Google Cloud Migration Partner Specialization
Onix today announced that it has achieved the Cloud Migration Partner Specialization in the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program. By earning the Partner Specialization, Onix has proven its expertise and success in building customer solutions in...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, News
Batteries Plus Unites Google Cloud and Retail Operations
What happens when your trusted data center provider gives notice that it’s shutting down for good? Batteries Plus Bulbs faced that dilemma in 2017 when its data center host announced it was closing production and testing centers in 2019.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, AWS
Managing Google Maps Billing to Keep Dumpsters on the Job
When you see a dumpster at a construction site, you likely don’t realize how much behind-the-scenes technology it takes to connect haulers to professional contractors, businesses and DIY enthusiasts who need access to dumpsters on-site.
Topics: Google Maps Platform, OnSpend
Solve Cloud Billing & Budget Management Challenges
Don’t let cloud billing and budget management slow down your productivity and efficiency. We know this side of life in the cloud can be confusing and tedious. That’s why we created a solution that effortlessly integrates with Google Cloud Platform...
Topics: GCP, Google Maps Platform, Products by Onix
Kubernetes 101: What It Is & Why Apps Need It
Hello friends! Scott Mabe, here again. Are you ready to talk DevOps? Let’s say you overheard someone talking about container orchestration powered by Kubernetes. You hear them discussing pods, clusters, nodes and replication controllers.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
GCP 101: An Introduction to Google Cloud Platform
By 2020, 83% of enterprise workloads will be in the cloud. Will your organization be one of them? Cloud computing is no longer a fad; it is a sustainable option for securing data in a flexible and scalable way that can also save you money in the...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
re:Invent Recap: Taking the Next Steps in the AWS Cloud
It’s hard to believe AWS re:Invent has already come and gone. I’m going to bet each attendee came away with a fresh, new perspective of life in the AWS cloud. I know we fielded a lot of questions at our booth, and I noticed a few trends.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
Update 12/19/19: GCP Receives FedRamp High Authorization
Government officials at the federal, state and local levels, if you're wondering if you could deploy Google Cloud Platform within your organization because of security concerns, great news! FedRAMP says Google Cloud Platform is secure.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Got Business Resolutions? Here’s Cloud-First Inspiration
‘Tis the season to for resolutions. Losing weight. Exercising more. Reading more books. You know the drill. But what about business resolutions? Those count! Here’s inspiration from the Onix team to get you thinking cloud-first in 2020.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Search, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Maps & Location Based Services
Cloud Adoption 101: What is a Hybrid Cloud Strategy?
You’ve no doubt heard the phrase “hybrid cloud” mentioned in conversations. But do you know what it is — and why you should explore it?
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
SaaSOps 101: A Beginner’s Guide to SaaSOps
Every day, at any given time across an organization, workers use software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. These activities are prime targets for security breaches and can benefit from extra protection through something known as SaaS Operations...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, BetterCloud
Health & Life Sciences Division Growing Rapidly to Meet Demand
Leading cloud solutions provider Onix is tripling headcount in its Health & Life Sciences division. Onix’s vertically-focused division has already closed over 450 deals in 2019 — and supported over 1000 researchers, helping them gain access to the...
Topics: Health and Life Sciences
Three Key Reasons for Cloud Computing in Healthcare
As healthcare and life sciences evolve, organizations in these spaces must capitalize on innovation and efficiency-driving technology to continue to thrive in the next decade. For an increasing number of these organizations, the future is now.
How to Avoid Google Maps Platform Billing Surprises
If you aren’t vigilant about tracking your usage and spend for Google Maps Platform, you could be in for a big surprise when you get an invoice. In 2018, Google Cloud announced it was changing the way it bills enterprise users for its location-based...
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform, OnSpend
Meet the Deskless Workforce and the Tech Driving it All
Imagine a cloud-free world. From email that’s accessible from any device to streaming music from a cloud service instead of queuing up a CD to doing video chats instead of phone calls, it’s hard to picture a day without the cloud, isn’t it?
AWS 101: How AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) Works
Cloud security is one of the biggest concerns organizations have when considering a move to the cloud. Public cloud platforms like Amazon Web Service (AWS) make this easier with free web services to protect you.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services
Your Google Maps Platform Guide to Black Friday and Cyber Monday
If you’re a retailer with an online presence, the holiday season is likely your busiest time of the year. Last year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales reached close to $14 billion in the United States and are expected to increase this year.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
AWS 101: Introduction to Modern Cloud Computing
So you’re ready to start a cloud journey, or at least to start thinking about one. I’m sure you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of questions you have. What are the pros? What are the cons? What cloud services provider should you use?
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services
Cloud Security 101: Ready for Data Breach Threats?
It’s a harsh reality: attackers of corporate IT change their tactics every day. The bad guys are one step ahead, becoming more clever all the time. We’re forced to catch up. But don't give up. You can proactively reduce your risk of a data breach.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, G Suite
Cloud Adoption 101: 3 Reasons to Use a Multi-Cloud Strategy
When you make the leap to cloud computing, you’ll likely find yourself learning new lingo when choosing the right solution. Containers. Permissions. Deployment. And maybe even the term, “multi-cloud strategy.” What exactly does that mean?
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, AWS
Explore Cloud Solutions at Going Google in Milwaukee
Milwaukee IT pros and business leaders, you don’t have to make a trek to the Silicon Valley to see the latest cloud solutions for infrastructure, workplace cloud collaboration, location-based services, search and cloud-native devices. We’re bringing...
Topics: Events
Public & Private: An AWS Hybrid Cloud Delivers Best of Both Worlds
Whether you’re just starting to consider life in the cloud or have already launched your journey, it is crucial to pause and consider the benefits that a hybrid cloud solution delivers, including bandwidth cost reduction and consistent network...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web Services
INFOGRAPHIC: G Suite's Economic Impact Bolsters ROI
Migrating to G Suite can give your organization a better, faster and smarter way to work. It also delivers measurable gains in productivity, collaboration and innovation. These benefits add up to a noticeable return on investment, too.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Migrating to the Cloud Starts with Exploration
Every process has its early stages. The same goes for migrating to the cloud. You start with targeted investigation and experimentation to test the waters in an attempt to determine if the cloud is a good fit without requiring significant investment.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, AWS
Cloud Adoption 101: Workplace Transformation in the Cloud
Are your on-premise servers slowing you down? Are you looking to transform but are hesitant to leave the tried and true behind for something new? Maybe it’s time to think about making the leap to the cloud for a better way to work.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Chrome, Enterprise Search, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, GCP, Maps & Location Based Services, Events, Google Maps Platform, Google Cloud Search
Cloud Security 101: Data Breach Training Can Save Millions
Data security has been a hot topic in recent years as more big name organizations report costly data breaches. Equifax, Sony, Capital One and Targetare among several billion-dollar corporations to lose sensitive data at the hands of cyber criminals.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, Amazon Web Services, BetterCloud
Here’s Why You Need Cloud-Based, On-Site Search Today
It’s no secret that search engine optimization (SEO) drives website traffic. But did you know that your on-page internet site search can play an important role in converting those eyeballs into revenue and satisfied customers? Here’s why.
Topics: Enterprise Search, Lucidworks, Products by Onix
Cloud Adoption 101: Uncovering Cloud Migration Advantages
Could a move to the cloud be in your future? Last year, enterprise spending on IT infrastructure saw a 13% jump while overall cloud infrastructure spending saw an even bigger increase. We’ll break down the true advantages of moving to the cloud.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Why Should I Consider Building a Social Intranet?
Most of your workers likely are well-versed in communicating and collaborating online via their favorite social media platform. Why not build a similar tool to keep them connecting at work? Enter the cloud-based social intranet.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, LumApps, Happeo
Cloud Adoption 101: The Cloud is Better Than a Hard Drive
In today’s digital age, isn’t it time you moved past the terrifying “low-disk-space warning” when the hard drive on your on-premise server starts to reach capacity? Instead of budgeting for a server replacement, why not think cloud instead?
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, Amazon Web Services
How to Pass the AWS Solutions Architect Professional Exam
The AWS Solutions Architect Professional exam (SA Pro) is known as one of the most difficult IT certifications to acquire. It’s also one of the most sought-after certifications in the industry. It certainly lives up to its reputation.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
Cloud Adoption 101: The Truth Behind the Top 10 Cloud Myths
Cloud computing is here to stay. Gartner predicts that in the next five years, the cloud services industry will grow at nearly three times the rate of overall IT services. But that doesn’t mean cloud myths don’t persist.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Onix Achieves AWS Advanced Consulting Partner Status
Leading cloud solutions provider Onix has achieved AWS Advanced Consulting Partner status with Amazon Web Services (AWS) through its AWS Partner Network (APN) program.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, News, AWS
Cloud Adoption 101: Ready for Cloud Migration and Transformation?
A cloud journey can reshape (and improve) the way you do business. Just ask Railserve Inc., the leading provider of in-plant railcar switching for some of North America's largest and most recognized companies.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Infographic: Know Your Security Blindspots
If you have employees working in the cloud using various apps, you have security blindspots. You know, hidden dangers to your data and infrastructure that you didn't even know existed. Where do you look for them and how do you fix them?
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
News! Onix & Lucidworks Launch New PaaS Search Solution
Onix has teamed up with partner Lucidworks to offer “FusionReady by Onix.” This Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) version of Lucidworks’ popular Fusion search product gives users a fully implemented instance that runs with minimal resource drain.
Topics: Enterprise Search, News, Lucidworks
Cloud Security 101: 4 Data Loss Threats in Offboarding
What happens when an employee leaves your organization — willingly or not? Without a proper offboarding plan, the aftermath could be disastrous. A recent report suggested that globally, the average cost of a data breach is $3.86 million.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, BetterCloud
AWS 101: How AWS Cloud Security Securely Protects Your Data
You have data, you have compliance requirements — and you want to save money and scale quickly, so what are your options when it comes to the cloud? Amazon Web Services (AWS) has you covered with a secure platform based on the services you select.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
Could You Survive a Day Without the Cloud?
It’s 2019, but the cloud doesn’t exist. For some, this idea is unimaginable. You’ve never known anything else. How could you live without cloud-based email or collaboration or find a new place without Google Maps leading the way?
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Search, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Maps & Location Based Services, Backup and Disaster Recovery
G Suite Security Features Slash Collaboration Risks?
Collaborating in the cloud isn’t just the future of today’s workplace; it’s the here and now. Devices, browsers and infrastructure have combined forces to create a cloud-first workplace, one that’s smarter, better and faster than ever before.
Topics: Google Chrome, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Is Google Chrome Enterprise Right for Your Organization?
What if I said it’s possible to seamlessly connect your company’s devices to the cloud under a single, secure operating system — from employee laptops, desktops and mobile phones and other devices?
Cloud Adoption 101: Driving Cloud Digital Transformation
Last year, the City of Montreal officials decided to digitally transform the way employees work and collaborate. They wanted to eliminate “obsolete software that no longer meets technological standards” and streamline expanding IT budgets.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Search, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform, LumApps, Google Cloud Search
Cloud Collaboration ROI Packs Powerful Punch
How much of an impact can migrating to G Suite make? More than you know. While it might seem like choosing among productivity suites is an apples-to-apples decision, deploying the right one for your organization takes thought and planning.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
The Road to Becoming AWS Certified Is Worth the Journey
Hi friends, Scott Mabe here again. I know we’ve talked about many technical things in my past blogs. Today, we’re going to get more personal and look at your own cloud journey as an AWS-certified IT pro. I’ve traveled that path myself.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
Google Cloud Search Bridges the Generational Workforce Divide
The generation gap in the workforce is the widest it’s been in history. With people living and working longer, many companies employ workers from across five different generations. Google Cloud Search offers everyone a familiar experience.
Topics: Enterprise Search, Google Cloud Search
OnSpend Helps Manage Your Google Maps Platform Budget
With the exception of cost, the cloud has made the IT environment quicker to manage. While cloud providers like Google Cloud make the process to organize and scale IT infrastructure easier, they haven’t solved how to analyze cost and budgets.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform, OnSpend
Boost Your Cloud IQ for a Faster, Smarter Way to Work
The traditional office space is changing as cloud computing continues to transform the way organizations operate. The days of working 9-to-5, five days a week at HQ isn’t always the norm. Working at remote locations is on the rise.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Search, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Maps & Location Based Services, Events, LumApps
6 Ways a Social Intranet Keeps Workers in the Loop
The modern workplace has grown far beyond the traditional walls of bricks-and-mortar headquarters. Technology now allows employees to work not just from a desk at the home office, but from anywhere in the world, doing business as usual.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, LumApps, Happeo
Why DevOps and Service Management Go Hand-in-Hand
Hiring a Managed Services Provider (MSP) is insurance for your IT infrastructure. Combining it with DevOps is the best option to proactively monitor, manage and resolve problems in your cloud environment to make your digital transformation easier.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Start Your G Suite Adoption with Sponsorship and Evangelism
Change is hard. Change management makes it easier. To get your change management initiative to stick, it needs a strong foundation. That’s where sponsorship and evangelism come in. They are necessary first steps when adopting G Suite.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Futureproof Technology for Tomorrow’s Cloud-First Workplace
In the not-too-distant future, there’s a chance you won’t need to commute to work, at least not every day. Technology and a cloud-connected world are reshaping how we work and connect, upending the traditional 9-to-5 office model.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Chrome, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Big Data and Machine Learning
The New Google Maps Platform: What Does It All Mean?
Last year Google introduced a new generation of Google Maps, now known as Google Maps Platform. It includes updates designed to make it easier to take advantage of new maps and location-based features. It also includes major billing and pricing...
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services
Onix Makes a Difference in Local Communities
Giving back to the community is part of our culture. In addition to our own charitable non-profit, Onix Outreach, each employee receives a paid Community Service Day once a year giving him or her an opportunity to volunteer on their own or as part...
Topics: News
NEWS: Onix & BetterCloud Expand Service Offerings
Onix announces it’s expanding its partnership with BetterCloud, the leading SaaS Operations Management platform. The company now can deliver services and implementations for new and existing BetterCloud customers.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, News
5 Reasons Why Google Cloud Search Drives Productivity
Has there ever been a time when people haven’t wanted to work faster, smarter and more collaboratively? In today’s fast-paced business world, the drive to increase workplace productivity has been turned up to 11.
Topics: Enterprise Search, Cloud Search
Learn How DevOps and Kubernetes Deliver Real-World Benefits
It’s no secret that using DevOps with cloud projects accelerates development time and lowers costs for development, testing, deployment and operations. But the journey to DevOps doesn’t always start with an infrastructure deployment.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Explore The Big 3 Benefits of DevOps and Kubernetes
It’s no secret that using DevOps with cloud projects accelerates development time, and lowers costs for development, testing, deployment and operations. Budget Dumpster was already using the Google Maps API for searches on its website as well as...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Custom App Development, Google Maps Platform, Actifio
Webinar! Avoid Device Downtime and Drive Productivity
Traditional loaner programs can be complex, costly, inflexible and present significant barriers to scale. At large organizations, managing pickups and returns can add up quickly —10% of IT’s time according to an internal study at Google.
Could the Baltimore Ransomware Attack Have Been Prevented?
Baltimore is just the latest city to fall prey to a ransomware attack that took down critical city services on May 7. Shortly before that, it was Greenville, N.C., and just last year, it was the city of Atlanta under attack.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
What Does the Google Anthos Announcement Mean?
The talk at Google Next 2019 centered around Google’s introduction of Anthos, an enterprise platform that customers running its managed container services can use to manage multiple cloud or hybrid cloud deployments.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
3 Ways to Optimize Your Business with Location-Based Services
It’s all about location, location, location. If your business relies on people finding you, then a location-based service is what you need. If your employees’ jobs depend on finding places, then it's also what you need.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
G Suite vs Microsoft 365: Comparing the Collaboration Tools
When it comes to cloud-based productivity software in the workplace, you generally have two choices: Google’s G Suite and Microsoft Office 365. While most people have had experience with both packages at one time or another during their career, the...
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Grab and Go Devices Save Time and Money
On a daily basis, IT help desks are bombarded with employee requests to fix major and minor device issues. IHS Markit estimates that IT downtime costs a large enterprise $60 million a year. This is where Grab and Go from Google Cloud comes into play.
Get Started with Custom App Development in the Cloud
Are you looking for a new app for the cloud? Do you need your current cloud-native app updated? Or maybe you require expert guidance to educate or lead your existing development teams. For each cloud app need, there is a solution.
Topics: Custom App Development
Why You Should Integrate Search and a Social Intranet
Your employees need to find information. That’s why integrating search into your social intranet is crucial to your business. By adding search to your digital workplace, your employees are able to find answers more easily and with less duplication
Topics: Enterprise Search, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Cloud Search
One Marketer's Journey: What I Got Wrong About G Suite
Before I came to Onix, I had used G Suite for my freelance work and thought I really understood it. But as it turns out, I had some real misconceptions - one of which was that it was a solution meant for small businesses and solopreneurs.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Cloud Security 101: How to Identify & Manage IT Project Risks
Whether your latest information technology project involves installing new hardware, developing software, upgrading your networks, integrating cloud computing or applying business analytics, you need to focus on prioritizing risk.
Topics: Custom App Development, Support
Top 6 Reasons to Move Backup and Disaster Recovery to the Cloud
Cyberattacks. Power outages. Fires. Tornadoes. Floods. These occurrences can happen at any time so you and your business need to be prepared. A loss of data or access to data can cripple an organization and even threaten its short- and long-term...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Windows Server 2008 R2 End of Life and the Public Sector
On July 19,2019 Microsoft will drop support for SQL Server 2008 R2. Soon, on Jan. 14, it will retire support for Windows Server 2008 R2. Security, product updates and technical support will disappear for organizations using these operating system...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, AWS
Onix Expanding Presence in Canada, Planning to Open Montreal Office
Leading cloud solutions provider Onix is expanding its footprint in Canada to better serve its existing customer base as well as address growing demand for its services.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, News
Are You Ready for the G Suite Workplace?
These days, employees aren’t always at their desk or in the office from 9 to 5. Some grab a cup of coffee from their own kitchen and sit down to work in their home office.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Cloud Search Transforms Manufacturing Production Power
Those in every business sector face pressing questions daily. But, to get answers, they’re reluctant to click on links or read long documents to find what they need. They want immediate and accurate results so they can get back to work.
Topics: Enterprise Search, Cloud Search
Cloud Security 101: What Are Cloud Security Blind Spots?
Software as a service (SaaS) is the latest technology revolutionizing the way we work. It makes collaboration easier than ever. But as SaaS adoption continues to rise, it also creates hard-to-see threats and unforeseen challenges for IT.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
How to Keep Institutional Knowledge from Walking Out the Door
In the words of Bob Dylan, “The times, they are a changin’.” Baby boomers, stalwarts of today’s workforce, are cleaning out their desks and starting life as retirees. Chances are, they’re taking years of institutional knowledge with them.
Topics: Enterprise Search, Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Cloud Search
Onix Rocks Google Cloud Next 2019
After a whirlwind week at Google Cloud Next 2019, the Onix team has returned with plenty of insights to share. Our team joined clients, Googlers and new connections to celebrate a week of learning and major product announcements.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Search, GCP
Cloud Adoption 101 INFOGRAPHIC: Join the Cloud Computing Revolution!
If you're still working in an on-premise environment, relying on old servers and legacy software, chances are you're facing productivity challenges and increased licensing costs. And what about time and money to keep them running?
Onix Wins Google Cloud North American Reseller Partner of the Year Award
Onix today announced that it has received the 2018 Google Cloud North American Reseller Partner of the Year award. This award was presented at Google Cloud Next 19, April 9-11, in San Francisco.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, News
INFOGRAPHIC: 4 Ways to Spur Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Any time your organization undergoes a major change, you run the risk of hitting an adoption plateau in across your workforce. Making the leap to the cloud for better workplace productivity and is no exception.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Onix Launches Dedicated Health and Life Sciences Division
Onix is addressing the growing demand for next-generation technology in the health and life sciences industry by introducing its dedicated Health and Life Sciences division. Health and life sciences industry veteran Sunnie Southern has joined Onix...
Topics: News, Health and Life Sciences
Cloud Backup and Disaster Recovery: Are You Ready to Modernize?
Still relying on on-premise backup and disaster recovery services? It’s time to modernize. The cloud provides the ultimate access and protection to your valuable data when a disaster occurs. Both small businesses and large enterprises rely on the...
Topics: Backup and Disaster Recovery
Is Your Organization Prepared for a Data Disaster and Recovery?
Hardware failure is the leading cause of data loss leading to unplanned downtime. This can cost over $1 million per hour and take days or even weeks to remedy, causing significant loss of time. Keep your vital information protected.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Events
Listen Now! Onix CEO Shares Insights into Cloud Computing Journey
Things are Going Google in Cleveland today here at Onix. And...our President and CEO Tim Needles recently shared his thoughts about the future of cloud computing and the journey our clients take in an interview with Cleveland's WTAM radio.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Onix Community Service Team Builds Milwaukee Houses
Ever wish you had some free time during the week to volunteer at your favorite charity? Our company’s culture focuses on stepping outside of our own front door and getting involved. That’s why each employee gets a paid Community Service Day.
Topics: News
How to Engage Employees in a Digital Workplace
When you have engaged employees, you also have motivated ones who are eager to contribute to the company’s success. One of the easiest ways to connect them and keep them interested is through a social intranet. What’s that, you ask?
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, Events
Onix & Google Drive Healthcare Cloud Collaboration
Hurley Medical Center has embraced a new way of working through cloud collaboration, moving to a more streamlined, productive and paperless environment. Google and Onix were there for every step of this transformative journey.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, Health and Life Sciences
Onix Plays Major Role in G Suite Workplace Transformation
What’s it like to work faster, smarter and more collaboratively? Ask the more than 5 million businesses -- including notable Onix clients -- who already have elevated their productivity to workplace cloud collaboration with G Suite.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Five Reasons Why Using The Social Intranet Makes Sense
Searching and gathering information can be a workplace’s worst enemy. Tracking down crucial company information is frustrating and time consuming. In fact, researchers who study worker productivity agree it’s a resource vampire.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Are You Ready to Start Your Artificial Intelligence Journey?
If you think you’re the last organization in your field to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in your business, think again. While there’s a definite adoption uptick, not everyone has made the leap. Are you ready to lead the charge?
Topics: Big Data and Machine Learning
Cloud Adoption 101: What to Know Before You Migrate
Have you been thinking it's time to change your computing environment? Maybe it's time become proactive and push aside any hesitation you’ve had about making a transformation and see how cloud computing solutions could solve your IT challenges.
Going Google: How Google Cloud Transforms Any Enterprise
Maybe you’ve just launched your cloud journey. Or perhaps you’ve taken that first big step away from an on-premise environment. Either way, it’s never too late to harness the cloud’s power and transform the way your organization works.
Topics: Google Chrome, G Suite, GCP, Events, Google Maps Platform, Cloud Search
Infographic: The Lowdown on Location-Based Services
The start of a new year is a perfect time to reassess where your cloud journey is taking you. Maybe it needs a new direction...in the form of maps, that is. There’s no better time to explore what location-based services have to offer to your...
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
Simplify Collaboration with Cloud Connected Devices
Henry David Thoreau knew what he was talking about when advising his readers to “Simplify. Simplify. Simplify.” When Google set out to develop a new OS, they introduced the next level of simplified workplace cloud collaboration with Chrome.
Strong Data Accessibility & Recovery Mark New Onix Alliance
Is your data recoverable during unplanned downtime? Thanks to our new strategic partner, Actifio, the world’s leading enterprise Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) software provider, you don’t need to worry about data recovery and data accessibility.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, News
Infographic: Launching Your Enterprise Search Journey
The road to enterprise search can be confusing and time-consuming often can be tough to navigate alone. From securing executive buy-in to getting ready for deployment, this handy “travel guide” will have you launching your enterprise search...
Topics: Enterprise Search
Onix Earns Google Cloud Location-Based Services Partner Specialization
Onix has achieved the Location-Based Services Partner Specialization in the Google Cloud Partner Specialization Program. Onix has proven its expertise and success in building customer solutions in the location-based services field using GCP...
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
ATB Financial Launches Cloud Collaboration in Banking
When it comes to cloud computing, the banking industry has just started dipping a toe into elevating workplace collaboration to the next level. Canada’s ATB Financial took the leap and built a hive of workplace cloud collaboration with the the help...
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
From On-Prem to Cloud First: Is it Time for a Shift?
A “cloud-first” world is fast becoming the rule, not the exception. In part, it’s thanks to cost increases for on-premise solutions and related licensing. In fact, Microsoft recently has influenced the shift with commercial pricing changes.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Easy as 1, 2, 3: Cloud Search Transforms Info Gathering
The search landscape is changing, and we’re excited to be a part of Google Cloud Search with its new third-party connectivity. Search is easier, more secure and more productive in the cloud. Are you ready to transform how your employees work?
Topics: Enterprise Search, Cloud Search
5 Reasons to Develop Custom Applications in the Cloud
Using the cloud for custom application development has proven to be a superior platform compared with traditional methods. Developers who embrace the cloud are leaders have moved beyond the curve and understand the future of cloud computing.
Why a DevOps Feedback Loop Keep Cursed Code from Haunting You
Hello again, cloud friends! Scott Mabe here with a real horror story that many of you can relate to. There’s a ghost haunting your technology stack, creating horrific havoc. How? I like analogies, so I'm going to start with one to explain.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
The Search Journey: Are You Ready to Travel Toward Change?
When it comes to all things search, Montreal was abuzz in October with the latest, greatest technologies. Why? Activate, the Search & AI Conference, brought Solr, LucidWorks Fusion machine learning and UX to Canada. Onix was part of it all.
Topics: Enterprise Search, Lucidworks
Cloud Security 101: Chrome Secures Cloud Endpoints
Recent tech headlines say it all. Media coverage and industry reports paint if not a bleak picture for endpoint admins and businesses, then at least a sobering one. Take a look at the growing evidence of chaos in the realm of endpoints:
A Digital Transformation Is Within Your Reach. Seize It!
Stop for a moment. Where was your business digitally five years ago, or even three? Has it changed? If you are in the cloud or still relying upon on-premise, legacy applications, maybe it’s time to explore a digital transformation.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Onix Moves Deeper Into Accessibility Marketplace
Onix, creator of the revolutionary, proprietary Equidox PDF conversion software for document accessibility, has further strengthened its position in digital accessibility by bringing onboard accessibility expert Ryan Pugh, formerly of the National...
Topics: Equidox, News, Products by Onix
Maintaining Security and Sanity at Cloud Speed: Code Changes
Hello again, infrastructure pros! I’m back to talk more about staying sane and secure in the cloud. Back in August, we examined using Source Control Management (SCM) to secure your infrastructure. But, that’s just one part of the story.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
Avoid Lost Time and Productivity with Chrome Grab and Go
Accidents happen. Spilled coffee on a keyboard. A forgotten laptop at a hotel. A computer that won’t boot up. Whatever the reason, a computer-less employee zaps productivity. That’s where Grab and Go loaners come into play and save the day.
Locked Down: Google Chrome Delivers Secure Cloud Computing
The last time we discussed Google Chrome here in the Onix blog, we looked at its speed. Now let’s talk security. Simply put...Google Chrome is secure. How secure? Here’s a look at how it provides some of the cloud’s tightest security.
The Social Intranet in Education: Are You Ready to Connect?
Education is a perfect setting for cloud-based solutions, especially for G Suite users. If you missed our recent webinar about how you can centralize and connect all stakeholders in one place using a social intranet, we’ve got you covered.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, LumApps
Canam Group Inc. Builds Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Longtime IBM Notes users at Canam Group Inc. wanted to work better, smarter and more efficiently, particularly with a scattered, global workforce. But life on the IBM Notes platform hindered efforts at workplace cloud collaboration.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
ATB Financial Builds a Workplace Cloud Collaboration Hive
ATB Financial’s Chief Transformation Officer, Wellington Holbrook, and leadership team had a big question: “How can we transform banking if we don’t transform the way we work?” The Edmonton, Alberta-based bank knew it was time for a change.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Maintaining Security and Sanity at Cloud Speed: Code Repositories
As computing systems and cloud infrastructure keep growing, it's critical that security and documentation don’t fall by the wayside. Throughout my career, I’ve had the pleasure of working with many different cloud contractors and developers.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
A Look at 50+ Google Cloud Platform Updates
Just when you thought Google Cloud Platform couldn’t get more powerful, it did! Here’s the scoop on the Google Cloud Platform news from the 2018 Google Cloud Next event, where the company made 105 product/solution launches and announcements.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
G Suite Updates: Grammar and Security and AI. Oh My!
In the past year, Google has introduced more than 100 changes to G Suite, including those announced last week at Google Cloud Next ‘18. Much is driven by machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the cloud experience.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
G Suite Adoption Plateau? Try Change Management
You’ve begun embracing G Suite in a move away from legacy workplace productivity tools, but you’ve hit an adoption plateau. Don’t worry. It’s not forever. You can get unstuck and propel your organization toward company-wide implementation.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Onix Achieves Google Cloud Specialization
Google Cloud has recognized Onix’s technical proficiency and proven success in Enterprise Collaboration. We are proud to announce we recently achieved the Enterprise Collaboration Partner Specialization in the Google Cloud Partner Specialization...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, G Suite, News
Time's Up Webinar: The GSA Expiration Plan You Need Today
Time’s up! The days for your Google Search Appliance (GSA) are numbered. Join Onix and Coveo on Wednesday, Aug. 1, for a 45-minute session to learn what it takes to migrate from the GSA before the expiration date arrives.
Topics: Enterprise Search, Coveo
Cloud Security 101: Auctioneer Bids on Secure Cloud Solutions
The internet plays a huge role in today’s secondhand and auction markets. For Toronto-based online auctioneer MaxSold, cloud solutions improved infrastructure, eliminated data backup and recovery challenges and halted DoS website attacks.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Onix Expands Cloud Presence with AWS Solutions
Through our new collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), we have expanded our cloud computing infrastructure services to provide our clients with more options on their cloud adoption journey, and assist them in achieving their unique business...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, News
Onix Shares Enterprise Search Savvy at Coveo Impact ‘18
Onix took its cloud solutions and enterprise search expertise on the road to Coveo Impact 2018 in San Francisco on June 6-8. Our team met with a sold-out crowd of more than 200 attendees at this event. Here are a few highlights.
Topics: Enterprise Search
It’s Not Too Late to Embrace the Social Intranet
Whether you’re exploring the idea of deploying a social intranet in the cloud or you’re looking at new alternatives that pair with G Suite, there’s still time to check out our recent webinar to learn what’s right for your organization.
Google Chrome Offers a Speedy Cloud Experience
A couple of months ago, I introduced you to Google Chrome OS and why today’s businesses can benefit from migrating away from Microsoft Windows. Now let’s examine the first of Chrome’s pillars, speed, and what it means for your enterprise.
Custom App Dev Revives Aging Legacy Web Applications
Did you know Chrome and Microsoft Edge don’t support Java, ActiveX controls, toolbars, VBScript and other common legacy apps used on many business websites? So what’s an enterprise to do? Start considering custom app development.
Is It Time to Migrate to Google Cloud Platform?
From a keen understanding of how to interconnect networks to building bulletproof security and access management protocols, experienced partners know that infrastructure dictates the entire Google Cloud Platform deployment process.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Onix Achieves Google Cloud Infrastructure Partner Specialization
We are pleased to announce Onix's Cloud Consulting practice has achieved the Google Cloud Infrastructure Partner Specialization. Our team has proven its expertise in building solutions in the infrastructure field using Google Cloud Platform.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP, News
Is the Social Intranet Right for My Organization?
Social. Mobile. Smart. That’s how LumApps describes the intranets it builds for Google’s G Suite. If you’ve contemplated building a social intranet at your organization, it’s time to learn more. We have the perfect webinar for you.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Don’t Hesitate: You Need a GSA Replacement Plan Now
Do you have your GSA replacement lined up? The gold standard of enterprise search, Google Search Appliance, is reaching end of life in 2019. Now is the time to start thinking about your next solution so you can make a seamless transition.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Expanded Enterprise Search Solutions Offered Through Coveo Partnership
LAKEWOOD, OHIO – Onix has expanded its enterprise search offerings to elevate customers to the next level of efficiency and success by joining forces with Coveo Solutions Inc., a leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search and relevance.
Topics: Enterprise Search, News
Working in the Cloud: Say No to Remote Worker FOMO
Increasingly more employees wake up, shower, pour a cup of caffeinated goodness and go to work — in the next room. But, are they logging into G Suite productivity tools to stay connected, or are they feeling excluded from key HQ happenings?
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Cloud Security 101: Lawyers Address Secure Enterprise Computing
Personal injury law firm Cannon & Dunphy continually faced unacceptable server downtime and inaccessible data. Leadership sought reliable cloud computing infrastructure to keep sensitive client information at the legal staff’s fingertips.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Cloud Solution Gives Top Lab High Data Availability
A research laboratory lacked a disaster recovery plan and high data availability in the event of a network outage. Because of the nature of its work, the lab required a reliable cloud solution now, not in the middle of a data emergency.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure
How Do I Build a Solid Enterprise Search Business Case?
All companies have a digital search problem, even yours. It’s not that you don’t have enough information. There’s plenty out there. But, locating it takes time and effort. In fact, think back to the last time you needed to find something.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Onix Introduces OKEA at Enterprise Search & Discovery
Does your corporation deal with huge volumes of data stored in multiple repositories making information retrieval complicated and frustrating? Onix can help you make a viable business case to help your company solve your search challenges.
Topics: Enterprise Search
GCP Puppet Integration Offers Easier Cloud Adoption
Google Cloud Platform integrates with Puppet, giving enterprise teams a faster way to deploy applications in the cloud. The partnership allows users reduce IT costs and enjoy GCP cloud computing technology like data analytics capabilities.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Onix Breaks Attendance Record at Annual Client-Partner Conference
Also celebrates 25 years of company success LAKEWOOD, OH – Onix experienced record-breaking attendance at its annual client-partner conference held earlier this month. The event, known as Syzygy, included presentations, training and an event at the...
Topics: News
Q&A: The Ultimate Guide to Moving to the Cloud
Organizations with on-premise data centers face challenges such as costly maintenance issues, limited resources and a lack of competitive edge. Moving your data center to the cloud is a must in today’s fast-paced competitive marketplace.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Onix Lends a Hand to Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area
Team members from Onix’s Toronto office recently used their annual volunteer day to help Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area with their Pinery Trail project. The project’s goal is to provide townhome-style housing for 50 families.
Topics: News
Make Sense of your Location Data with Google Maps
All organizations have location data, and usually a lot of it! This might include information such as fleet driving logs, field reports from the outside sales staff or receipts from business trips and other meetings.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services
We Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Syzygy by Onix 2017
Onix hosted our annual 2017 Syzygy event to align our customers, partners and guests for discussions, collaboration and fun! We rolled out the red carpet to celebrate our 25th anniversary. See our top ten list from this memorable event!
Topics: Events
Onix Adds Staff and New Toronto Office
Onix, a leading developer and provider of cloud computing solutions and consulting services, expanded its footprint by opening an office in downtown Toronto to serve clients throughout Canada. This is addition to the Lakewood, Ohio, headquarters...
Topics: News
Furthering Education Technology by Embracing Cloud Solutions
The Office of Educational Technology believes that technologies available today provide “an opportunity to create a system of higher education that provides excellent education and ensures even greater equity for our students tomorrow.”
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Powered by AI: Best Practices in Cognitive Search
Artificial intelligence is making its way into everything, and search is no exception. In fact, the term enterprise search is going by the wayside. Gartner calls it "insight engines" and Forrester calls it "cognitive search and knowledge discovery."
Topics: Enterprise Search
Onix Offers Solutions for Electronic Logging Device Final Rule
LAKEWOOD, OH – Onix, a leading technology product and solutions provider, announced that the company will now offer services and consulting to transportation companies and carriers that are impacted by the electronic logging device (ELD) rule.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, News
Cloud Security 101: Data Redaction Drives GCP Security
Google Cloud always addresses the cloud security and compliance needs of today’s IT leaders. To remain a top competitor in the cloud computing space, it offers crucial security features for GCP to avoid data loss and security breaches.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, G Suite, GCP
Maximizing Collaboration Can Fuel Innovation and Success
It was Henry Ford who said “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress and working together is success.” To win in today’s marketplace, you must create an environment of collaboration and innovation for your employees.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Stryker Finds Data Quickly and Wins in the Marketplace
To expand on the white paper Cut Waste and Improve Product Development Processes, Onix spoke with Hannes Rau, Stryker Instruments' Manager of New Product Development Systems, who recently led an enterprise search implementation.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Infographic! Improving Product Development Processes
Manufacturing competition is fierce. To win you need to accelerate speed to market, ensure product quality and increase productivity. Yet, inefficiencies lie within your product development processes that may threaten your success.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Onix Sponsors Medical Capital Innovation Competition
LAKEWOOD, OH – Onix, a top Google Cloud Premier Partner reselling the entire Google Cloud portfolio, announced today that the company is a Gold Sponsor of the inaugural Medical Capital Innovation Competition.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, News
Onix Named to “100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management”
LAKEWOOD, OH — Onix was recently named as one of the “100 Companies That Matter in Knowledge Management 2017” by KMWorld Magazine. The list recognizes companies that help customers turn vast amounts of data into actionable, usable knowledge.
Topics: News
Fostering Industry 4.0 Growth and Innovation
Today's digitized world demands a different way of thinking in business. That's where Industry 4.0 comes in. Modern manufacturing leaders need to explore and use Industry 4.0 principles to differentiate their products and gain additional market...
Video! Deliver Innovative, Quality Products Fast to Market
Ever wonder how competitors are beating you to market with innovative, quality products? This video explores the insidious inefficiencies that may lie within your product development process that can be disrupting and impeding your success.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Cloud Adoption 101: Cloud Computing Tips from Google Cloud Next '17
Business leaders are well aware that cloud-based operating models are a must to prepare for new opportunities in the digital business era. At Google Cloud Next ‘17, the foremost minds leading the cloud revolution gathered to discuss cloud trends and...
Onix Named 2016 Google Cloud Partner for G Suite Customer Success
Award Recognizes Onix’s Commitment to Going Above and Beyond for Customers LAKEWOOD, OH — Onix today announced that it has received the Google Cloud 2016 North American Partner Award for G Suite Customer Success.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, News
iVEDiX Works with UNAIDS on Goal to end HIV by 2030
The HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to affect Kenya’s population. The United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) needed a seamless digital business platform in the HIV Situation Room in Kenya to compile data and assign resources effectively.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services, Google Maps Platform
Google Drive: Collaborating and Sharing in Today’s World
Working collaboratively today is essential. Instead of email attachments, with Google Drive you can quickly share files and folders — or easily add them to a Gmail message. Google Drive provides a richer, more efficient user experience.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Time to Rethink Innovation and Cloud Security with Google
Could the cloud be more secure than data centers? For companies considering a workload migration to the cloud, security is always critical. Google security experts addressed these concerns during a recent roundtable.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Opprove Workflow by Onix Named a 2016 Trend-Setting Product by KMWorld
LAKEWOOD, OHIO - Sept. 1, 2016 - Opprove Workflow by Onix™ has been named a Trend-Setting Product of 2016 by KMWorld, the leading publisher serving the knowledge management, content management and document management markets.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, G Suite, News
Confidence in Cloud Computing Technology Drives Business
Companies that tread lightly with cloud computing technology could be at a disadvantage. This study by the Economist Intelligence Unit suggests that organizations which demonstrate a high level of trust in cloud computing perform better financially.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Slideshow! Online Retailers Cut Shopping Cart Abandonment
Online retailers are looking for ways to reduce shopping cart abandonment. To cut down on shoppers leaving while items remain in the cart, savvy retailers are adopting data visualization tools, including the Google Places Autocomplete API.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services
Video! Reduce Shopping Cart Abandonment and Increase Sales
Complexity in the online checkout process leads to shopping cart abandonment. That’s when customers put items in their online shopping carts but leave before completing the purchase. So what steps should retailers take to reduce abandonment?
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services
Webinar! Cloud-Based Research Drives Genomics Discovery
Cloud computing is the framework behind many of the technologies we use daily. Mobile apps, streaming content and SaaS solutions are just three examples. But the cloud is also a key enabler in the quest to find cures for devastating diseases.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Opprove: The Workflow App to Boost Corporate Efficiency
It’s clear that today's business leaders strive to turn corporate efficiency into a competitive advantage and that many have identified a workflow app as a key tool to propel their business forward. However for organizations using G Suite, the...
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, G Suite
Retail Technology Builds Customer Engagement From the Inside Out
Retailers that want to deliver seamless and satisfying shopper experiences across channels need to first build a robust digital culture internally, according to Drea Alphonso, a program manager for Google.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, G Suite
Opprove — a Workflow Process Tool for Google Apps Users
LAKEWOOD, OH - May 16, 2016 – Onix announced the launch of a new product. Opprove by Onix is an easy-to-use workflow process tool that allows Google Apps for Work users to create a workflow without requiring programming skills or other IT support.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, G Suite, News
Lean Manufacturing Tools Power a Successful Journey
You know lean manufacturing tools eliminate sources of waste. But it may come as a surprise that enterprise search reduces re-work, parts proliferation and more. Browse these resources to see how accessible data can help you along your lean journey....
Topics: Enterprise Search
Onix, Mindbreeze Partner to Help Organizations Find Data
LAKEWOOD, OH – April 19, 2016 – Onix has announced a partnership with Mindbreeze to provide enterprise search solutions. Mindbreeze products make finding relevant information from corporate data and the Internet both fast and intuitive.
Topics: Enterprise Search, News
Onix Named North American G Suite Partner of the Year
LAKEWOOD, OHIO - March 22, 2016 — Google Cloud has named Onix its 2015 North America Partner of the Year for G Suite. The award was presented at Teamwork, Google’s Global Partner Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, News
Slideshow! Find Insights in Your Data with 5 Mapping Tools
If you're using SAP BusinessObjects or other ERP system, then you have a lot of data that can help you make informed decisions. Find out how to empower anyone in your organization to easily map that information and surface unique insights.
Topics: Maps & Location Based Services
Onix Ranked Among Top 100 Cloud Service Providers for 2015
LAKEWOOD, OHIO - Sept. 24, 2015 - Onix ranks among the world’s Top 100 Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), according to Penton’s fifth-annual Talkin’ Cloud 100 report. The list is based on survey data and input from Penton Technology’s Channel editors.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, News
White Paper Explores Product Development Inefficiencies
LAKEWOOD, OH — Aug. 27, 2015 — A mere one in seven new product initiatives launch successfully according to Booz Allen Hamilton. A new white paper makes it clear that product development inefficiencies are disrupting manufacturers' success.
Topics: Enterprise Search, News
Video! Stryker Instruments Explains Why Enterprise Search
Challenged with locating data and experiencing redundant rework and product duplication, Stryker Instruments — a global medical device company — turned to an enterprise search solution for help. The VP of R&D provides insights in this video.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Lawler Earns Digital Signage Certified Expert Designation
LAKEWOOD, OH — June 29, 2015 — Onix’s John Lawler has earned the Digital Signage Certified Expert (DSCE) designation from the Digital Signage Experts Group. The certification empowers Lawler to help customers meet their digital signage goals.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Chrome, News
Video! Engineering Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Onix caught up with Michael Walton, Head of Google Manufacturing, at a recent event to talk about the engineering challenges companies face when searching for data. In this video Michael presents recommendations for how to overcome them.
Topics: Enterprise Search
Onix Supports Youngstown/Mahoning Valley United Way
LAKEWOOD, OH — June 15, 2015 — Congratulations to Onix’s Mike Pierce, who participated in the Bass Classic held by the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. He and his Pro partner, Austin Dunlap, finished 6th among 28 pro/am teams.
Topics: News
G Suite Grows Right Along with Garland Industries
Last week, we looked at how a pharmaceutical manufacturer is using G Suite to improve collaboration, reduce costs and streamline projects. Today, we’ll look at another manufacturer that is an innovator in their industry.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Onix CEO Speaks at the OHTec IT Speed Networking Event
LAKEWOOD, OHIO - April 27, 2015 - Onix Founder and CEO Tim Needles spoke to students and young professionals about working in the technology industry at the IT Speed Networking event hosted by OHTec (Ohio Technology Consortium) on April 15.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, News
G Suite Takes Manufacturer Into the Next 140 Years
Building on Google’s recent white paper series on the Drive for Innovation in the modern workplace, let’s explore how an Onix customer is putting these principles to work to help improve collaboration, reduce costs and streamline projects.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
The Digital Workplace: Changing How You Do Business
Many think the digital workplace is being able to work on multiple platforms; mobile devices, handheld tablets, and different computer operating systems. But it is so much more than that. It is truly changing how companies conduct business.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
Onix Ranked Among Top Cloud Service Providers for 2014
LAKEWOOD, OH - Nov. 6, 2014 - Onix ranks among the world’s Top 100 Cloud Service Providers, according to the fourth-annual Talkin’ Cloud 100 report. The Top 100 CSPs generated more than $23.4 billion in combined cloud services revenues in 2013.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, News
Onix Deploys Global Manufacturer to G Suite
LAKEWOOD, OH - Aug. 20, 2014 - Onix has completed the move of more than 25,000 users at Whirlpool Corporation to G Suite. More than 20,000 went live on June 16, with the remainder of users migrating over the next two months.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, News
Onix Moves the University of Notre Dame to Google Apps
LAKEWOOD, OH - Aug. 11, 2014 - Onix deployed the University of Notre Dame faculty and staff to Google Apps for Education on Tuesday, June 17. Faculty and staff are now joining Notre Dame students who have been using Google Apps since 2008.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, News
Onix Acquires Capital Technology Partners, Inc.
LAKEWOOD, OH - July 8, 2014 - Onix acquired Capital Technology Partners, Inc. (CT Partners) of Ontario, Canada. CT Partners’ expertise with both Google Search Appliance and product development will contribute toward Onix’s technology offerings.
Topics: Enterprise Search, News
NEOSA Names Onix Best Among 900 IT Services Companies
LAKEWOOD, OH - April 23, 2014 - Onix was named Best IT Services Company 2014 by the Northeast Ohio Software Association (“NEOSA”), COSE’s technology network of nearly 900 technology companies. The award was presented at a dinner on April 17.
Topics: News
Onix Named Global Partner of the Year for Google Search
LAKEWOOD, OH - March 18, 2014 - Google Enterprise named Onix as the 2013 Global Partner of the Year for Search and also North American Partner of the Year for Search. The awards were presented at the Google Enterprise Global Partner Summit.
Topics: Enterprise Search, News
CBC Moves 12,000 Accounts to G Suite in 90 Days
With a goal to reduce infrastructure and improve collaboration, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation moved to G Suite. G Suite was the right solution based on cost, proven service level and availability guarantee and so much more.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite, News
Onix Named Top Google Enterprise Partner for 2012
LAKEWOOD, OH - March 22, 2013 - At the company’s first annual Enterprise Global Partner Summit held in Mountain View, CA, Feb. 26-28, Google recognized its top Enterprise partners of 2012. Onix was the recipient of several awards including...
Topics: Enterprise Search, G Suite, Maps & Location Based Services, News
Drive for Work Labs... Transforming Your Business!
Google has recently rebranded its corporate division as Google for Work, communicating to companies worldwide that they are adjusting the Corporate Google offering to be tailored more to solutions that meet the needs of organizations today.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration
The Value of a First Impression from Your Email Signature
As more companies embrace Google Apps, we are seeing a surge in demand for custom applications. Companies are realizing the potential within the Google Cloud Platform. One common requests we get is for a standard email signature creator tool.
Topics: G Suite, Custom App Development
Avoiding Mobile Landmines with Google Drive for Education
The invasion of technology into the classroom at all levels of education continues unabated. With this infusion of technology into the classroom, the job duties of a CIO or IT director of an education institution have exploded exponentially.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite
Transformation Tip: Go All in With Google and Succeed
It is not enough these days for IT to deploy the best cloud computing tools to the organization. Today, the business units are introduced much earlier in the deployment process, and not just as a pilot or a project for early adopters.
Topics: Cloud Infrastructure, GCP
Agile Software Development Process Drives Success
Software development is an exacting process. One inherent risk is building an application that does not meet the customer’s expectations. In order to minimize this risk, a methodology needs to be in place to drive successful project results.
Congratulations! You've Gone Google. Now What?
Your project team has successfully accomplished the task of migrating to G Suite; congratulations! While moving your infrastructure into the cloud is a great achievement, getting your users to adopt the new tools can be a task of its own.
Topics: Workplace Cloud Collaboration, G Suite