As a registered Google Solutions Marketplace Provider, SOHOISP now offering assistance in configuring and managing the implementation of Google Apps - providing all employees custom email accounts, instant messaging, word processing, spreadsheets and presentations, a shared calendaring system and access to a flexible intranet push-button self-publishing knowledgebase -a cheaper alternative to Microsoft Exchange Server.

Will it save us money?

Depending on what edition of Google Apps you require, it could cost anything from the initial setup fee to $50 per user per year. No matter how you look at it, its a great deal, just ask David Berlind.

Have others transferred onto Google Apps?

Yes, everyone from large companies such as Capgemini and Sunrise; to universities like Concordia and others, families, Chris Thomson, and of course, ourselves. Just have a look at Google's list of Google Apps Customers.

So what exactly do you offer?

  • Thorough Assessment by SOHO Technical Support (including the examination of existing infrastructure) - in an effort to best execute the deployment of Google Apps, quickly and effectively: Connectivity, Servers, and Software.
  • The import, setup, and configuration of up to 50 new mail accounts: Logins, Aliases, Contact Sharing, POP3, and IMAP.
  • Domain Name Registration, -Transfer, and -Hosting.
  • Setup and Configuration of MX and DNS Records.
  • Email Service Migration: forwarding, redirection, transfer and/or duplication of existing email accounts - for companies already making use of another corporate mail solution.
  • Once integrated we will provide expert training in both, managing and administrating, Google Apps accounts, features, and services.
  • Google Apps Web Browser Integration: Customizable Browser Companion for both, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.
  • Google Apps Desktop Integration: Google Desktop and/or Google Talk Real-time Mail Notifications.
  • Google Apps Cellular Integration for Apple iPhone, BlackBerry, Nokia and Samsung.
  • FREE Incoming 0866 Fax-2-Email Numbers available for all accounts.

When all is said and done, what do we have?

  • Free or Cheap email solution: massive 5Gb inbox, integrated spam filter, integrated virus filter, labeling, POP3, SMTP, IMAP, as well as automated backups of all incoming and outgoing mail.
  • Reliable Unified Messaging: Email, Fax, and Chat in one place.
  • Scalability: No matter whether you have 10 or 2000 employees - add new users within minutes, suspend accounts within minutes. Allows for Remote Administration.
  • Reliability: Require less hardware, less software, less maintenance, and therefore costs less.
  • Accessibility: Access and be in charge of your own email.
  • The ability to send newsletters to large numbers of people, including clients and staff, simultaneously.

But I live in another country?

Our service are available globally.

Initial Setup Cost

R2000.00 Single Domain (up to 50 user accounts)
or, R2500.00 Multi-Domain (up to 50 user accounts)
+ Travel and Accommodation (if and when applicable)
+ Domain Name Registration (if and when applicable)

Larger Contracts Negotiable.