Google Docs Gets Several New Features

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Google Docs recently received a round of updates and features.

  • Tables in documents can now be resized
  • Custom entries can now be added to the spell check dictionary for documents
  • The document ruler can now be set to ‘on’ or ‘off’ across sessions
  • Entire drawings can be copied to the web clipboard

These features are part of the on-going enhancement of Google Docs as an integrated office productivity suite.

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Last Chance to Register for Google Apps … Live! in NYC on Oct 7th

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Registration for Google Apps — Live! in New York City on October 7, 2010 closes on September 30th.  The event, at in Google’s Chelsea Market offices, gives businesses a unique opportunity to discuss and see demos of Google Apps while networking with other business leaders moving to cloud computing solutions.

“The event is unique,” notes Allen Falcon, CEO of Horizon Info Services, “because it is not just a bunch of talking heads at the front of the room.”  In addition to case studies from IT experts and an Emmy-winning production firm, attendees will have one-to-one access to Google Apps experts.  According to Falcon, “Businesses will get an assessment of their unique needs and get answers to their specific questions.”

Beyond features and capabilities, presentations will discuss deployment issues and other factors businesses should consider before starting their move to cloud-based solutions.  “We want attendees to leave with an understanding of if, when, and how they should move to Google Apps and other cloud computing services,” notes Falcon.

Google Apps … Live! is scheduled for October 7, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Google’s offices in Chelsea Market, NYC.  As seating is limited, advanced registration is required before September 30th.  Full event details and the registration form are available at http://events.horizoninfoservices.com.

Horizon’s CEO to Speak at Small Business Technology Tour in Boston

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Allen Falcon, CEO of Horizon Info Services (www.horizoninfoservices.com) has been selected to speak at the Small Business Technology Tour in Boston on October 25th (hashtag #smallbiztechtour). Sharing the stage with Laurie McCabe from the SMG Group, Raju Vegesna of Zoho, and Shahab Kaviani from HyperOffice, the panel will focus on Online Collaboration and Communication: How to LISTEN Inside Your Company.

“We’re excited that small businesses and entrepreneurs can hear from experts who can help them use technology to grow their businesses,” says Ramon Ray, Executive Producer of the Tour and Editor and Technology Evangelist for Smallbiztechnology.com. “Our events have grown each year and the loyal following of attendees and sponsors reinforces that we are resonating with businesses. Attendees should expect to learn, laugh, network and win tech goodies.”

The all day event features America’s leading experts on small business and technology, who will share their insight, lead discussions and show attendees how they can harness technology to save time, save money, boost productivity, increase revenue and better serve customers.

“The conference has a unique focus on emerging technologies that can help small and mid-size businesses grow,” noted Falcon. “The event is a unique opportunity for business owners to learn and network.”

Other sessions include: Six Rules for Strategically Using Technology to GROW Your Business; Your Mobile Business: How to Manage Your Business and Boost Customer Service through Mobile Technology; From CDs and Hard Disks To Browsers: Migrating To A Cloud Computing World; New Media. Old Rules. Why The Rules Of Old School Marketing Still Apply; Why Email Marketing, Blogs and Web Sites are NOT Dead; and Technology Watch: Top New Technology Solution Trends and How They Can Help Your Small Business.

The event is scheduled for October 25th at Microsoft’s New England Research and Development (NERD) center in Cambridge, MA. Early Bird (before October 18th) registrants will pay $49 for the all-day event. For more information visit http://www.smallbiztechtour.com.

Horizon Info Services hosts Google Apps … Live! in NYC

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As part of its on-going event series, Horizon Info Services has opened registration for Google Apps — Live! in New York City on October 7, 2010.  The event, at in Google’s Chelsea Market offices, gives businesses a unique opportunity to discuss and see demos of Google Apps while networking with other business leaders moving to cloud computing solutions.

“The event is unique,” notes Allen Falcon, CEO of Horizon Info Services, “because it is not just a bunch of talking heads at the front of the room.”  In addition to case studies from IT experts and an Emmy-winning production firm, attendees will have 1:1 access to Google Apps experts.  According to Falcon, “Businesses will get an assessment of their unique needs and get answers to their specific questions.”

Beyond features and capabilities, presentations will discuss deployment issues and other factors businesses should consider before starting their move to cloud-based solutions.  “We want attendees to leave with an understanding of if, when, and how they should move to Google Apps and other cloud computing services,” notes Falcon.

Google Apps … Live! is scheduled for October 7, 2010 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at Google’s offices in Chelsea Market, NYC.  As seating is limited, advanced registration is required before September 30th.  Full event details and the registration form are available at http://events.horizoninfoservices.com.