The list of top cloud apps within the Google realm was recently compiled by CloudLock, a cloud security vendor.

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She claims to have found enormous efficiencies in IT infrastructure and operations by enabling cloud services like Google Apps, Workday, and more, rather than creating a new corporate IT footprint in these markets.

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Of course Silicon Valley neighbour Google, which has long been a player in the cloud computing world giving away free apps like Gmail and Google docs, would wholeheatedly agree.

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And despite all the hype and the landslide of excellent cloud based Office competitors like Google Apps, most of my 600 clients are quite happy with Office.

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For those that have deployed or are planning to deploy a cloud-based productivity suite, Google Apps (48%) and Microsoft Office 365 (43%) are the clear favorites.

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Google Apps continues to win new business customers due to its cloud based delivery model and attractive pricing.

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With the advent of video communication apps like Skype, cloud storage options like Google Drive and Dropbox, time management programs like Basecamp and TimeFox, and a variety of other digital business solutions, making the home or local cafe your office is easier than ever.

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To this end, Okta has a service that integrates with over 1, 000 cloud apps, such as Box.net, Workday, Google (Nasdaq:GOOG) Apps, Amazon.com (Nasdaq:AMZN), NetSuite (NYSE:N) and Citrix (Nasdaq:CTXS).

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In fact, speaking of cloud services, Google has decided to allow you the opportunity to open your Drive docs in other iOS apps.

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