Choosing the right cloud-based productivity suite is a tricky decision. Whether you’re considering moving from one platform to another, or from traditional desktop apps to the cloud, it's about far more than just features. It’s about impact.
To help you make an informed choice, we're offering a complimentary report from Quadrant Strategies. This independent research, commissioned by Google, delves into the real-world impact of both platforms on business, providing invaluable insights beyond the marketing hype.
The comprehensive study was carried out in late 2019, interviewing 750 workers across four countries, covering a mix of small to large organisations. It explored how each suite affected individual employees, teams, and entire companies across seven key areas.
Key Insights from the Quadrant Strategies Report
The report found that while both suites offer powerful tools, Google Workspace consistently demonstrated a greater positive impact across several critical business dimensions.
1. Enhanced Collaboration
Google Workspace users reported significantly better collaboration. For example:
84% of Google Workspace users (vs. 69% of Office 365 users) review and edit within the same document during a regular meeting.
92% of Google Workspace users (vs. 78% of Office 365 users) say real-time collaboration has become the standard for their team's document creation.
2. Seamless Communication
In the critical area of company communication, Google Workspace outpaced Office 365 by large margins.
48% of Google Workspace users (vs. 38% of Office 365 users) believe their platforms facilitate meaningful conversations.
43% of Google Workspace users (vs. 29% of Office 365 users) find it easy to reference past communications.
3. Greater IT Department Satisfaction
End-user satisfaction directly impacts IT departments. The study found that companies using Google Workspace had higher satisfaction with their IT departments' performance.
44% of Google Workspace users (vs. 30% of Office 365 users) rated their IT department's performance as "very good" for making their team more productive.
77% of Google Workspace users (vs. 66% of Office 365 users) felt comfortable using the software within three months or less.
4. Superior Mobility
Google Workspace users experienced a more seamless and robust mobile working environment.
76% of Google Workspace users (vs. 61% of Office 365 users) work on mobile often.
Google Workspace users completed more tasks on mobile, with a 22% greater likelihood of editing spreadsheets or documents compared to Office 365 users.
5. Improved Access to Information
Fragmented information and silos are a common problem. Google Workspace proved more effective at breaking down these barriers.
Fewer Google Workspace users (45%) saw silos as a problem at their company compared to Office 365 users (58%).
85% of Google Workspace users (vs. 74% of Office 365 users) said Google Workspace helped break down silos.
6. Positive Impact on Culture
On a range of critical culture metrics, organisations using Google Workspace rated their workplaces higher.
60% of Google Workspace users (vs. 49% of Office 365 users) strongly agreed their team worked very well together.
50% of Google Workspace users (vs. 38% of Office 365 users) strongly agreed they look forward to coming to work in the morning.
7. Bottom-Line Productivity & Innovation
Ultimately, Google Workspace users rated their companies as significantly more innovative and productive.
75% of Google Workspace users (vs. 55% of Office 365 users) considered their teams more innovative since adopting the platform.
39% of Google Workspace users (vs. 24% of Office 365 users) rated their teams as "very productive."
Ready to Make Your Decision?
The Quadrant Strategies report offers a deep dive into these findings and more. It’s an invaluable resource for any business leader or IT manager weighing their options.
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Your Partner in Productivity
Whichever productivity platform best suits your business needs, Dynamo6 can help. As specialists in both Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, we provide expert migration, deployment, and optimisation services to ensure you get the most out of your chosen suite.
We'll help you navigate the complexities, ensure a smooth transition, and empower your team for maximum productivity. When you’re ready for the next step, let's chat.
