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Google Workspace for business

Gmail, Drive, Meet and Gemini, managed by Hilo Tech

Cloud collaboration with Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Meet, Chat and Gemini, deployed, secured and supported for Quebec SMBs.

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Overview

A modern alternative to Microsoft 365

Google Workspace suits teams that value simplicity, real-time collaboration and a fully web-based ecosystem. Hilo Tech configures your domain, migrates your data, applies security policies and trains your users. We then manage your environment daily, user and group management, Chrome and mobile device policies, SSO integration and bilingual technical support.

What we deliver

Professional Gmail

Business email on your domain with advanced anti-phishing and archiving compliance.

Drive & Docs

Cloud storage, real-time collaborative productivity suite and version control.

Google Meet & Chat

Video conferencing, team messaging and virtual meeting rooms for internal and external use.

Device & Chrome management

Chrome security policies, mobile management (Android/iOS) and Context-Aware Access.

Migration from Microsoft or IMAP

Planned transfer of email, contacts, calendars and documents into Google Workspace.

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Alternative to

Google Gemini

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Our approach

Our Google Workspace rollout

Comparative analysis

Review of current workflows, department-level needs mapping, and objective comparison with Microsoft 365 where relevant.

Domain setup

Business domain setup, DNS/MX/SPF/DKIM/DMARC configuration, user and organizational unit creation.

Data migration

Planned transfer of email, contacts, calendars and documents from your current platform, with progress tracking and validation.

Security & training

2FA, Context-Aware Access, DLP policies enabled. Admin and champion training on Gmail, Drive, Meet and Gemini.

Why Hilo Tech

Why Hilo Tech for Google Workspace

Combined Google + Microsoft expertise, we pick the right platform for your context, unbiased.

Zero-loss migrations with temporary Microsoft/Google coexistence when needed.

SSO, MFA, Context-Aware Access and DLP policies configured from day one.

Bilingual technical support and full user lifecycle management.

Hilo Tech by the numbers

Years serving Quebec businesses

180+

SMBs supported

< 15 min

Critical incident response

Employees

Frequently asked questions

Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace, how to choose?

Google Workspace is often preferred by creative teams, startups and 100% web-native businesses. Microsoft 365 dominates at organizations using advanced Excel, Teams, or needing desktop tools. We help you decide without commercial bias.

Can Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace coexist?

Yes, for phased migrations or mixed teams. We configure mail routing, shared calendars and identity sync.

Is Google Workspace compliant with Quebec's Law 25?

Yes, Google offers a data processing agreement aligned with Canadian law. We configure retention, access controls and audit to support your compliance program.

Do you provide end-user support?

Yes. Our tickets cover Gmail, Drive, Meet and the full suite, via portal or phone, in French and English.

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