New Zealand Reseller Update: May 2021 MAY All the stock, all the updates, all you need. Always speak to your Synnex rep before quoting customer If you have colleagues not receiving this monthly Google Chrome deck but would like to, please have them sign up here Follow Chrome Enterprise on LinkedIn May Channel news update Questions about Switching to Chrome Promotions Marketing Case Studies Training Product Launches & Stock updates Channel news Introducing new revenue streams for our channel partners Synnex is proud to announce a new distribution agreement with Google Workspace and Google Workspace for Education! Google Workspace is designed to be and functions in a way that is truly helpful. Imagine technology that is so seamless and intuitive that it feels invisible, but anticipates our needs and augments our work so that we can maximize our time. It’s why over 2.6 billion users choose to use Google apps every month. Even if you haven’t used Google apps before, you’ll find that they’re incredibly intuitive to use and helpful in a way that endure, scales, and flexes as your business needs evolve Read the PR announcement here Channel news Google Workspace for Education solutions for NZ Google Workspace for Education Standard Google Workspace Google Workspace for for Education ● Premium security tools Education Plus ● Enhanced Data capabilities Fundamentals *School Pricing: $3.75/student/yr ● Equivalent in functionality Equivalent in to G Suite Enterprise for functionality to Education G Suite for Education. ● A complete solution across both IT & Premium *Pricing: at no charge Teaching and Learning Upgrade teaching & learning ● Enhanced Google Meet functionality features ● Unlimited Originality Reports *School Pricing: $6/student/yr *School Pricing: $4.50/license/month *Pricing in NZD ex.GST. International pricing will be posted to the Partner Advantage Portal. Channel news Product Tour Features in Education Standard and Education Plus Proactive security Holistic controls Analytics and insights ● Security center ● Advanced mobile management ● Gmail logs ● Security health page ● Microsoft Windows devices ● Classroom audit log* ● Investigation tool ● Data regions ● Audit logs and usage data ● Security sandbox ● Google Workspace migration ● Dynamic groups ● Context-aware access Additional Features only Features in Teaching and Learning Upgrade and Education Plus found in Education Plus Engage from anywhere Enrich experiences Guide deeper learning Additional capabilities ● Live streams and larger meetings ● Classroom add-ons* ● Unlimited originality ● Cloud Search ● Q&A ● Classroom roster sync* reports ● Document approvals ● Polling ● School-owned repository* ● Extra Storage ● Breakout rooms ● Dedicated Support ● Recording and transcripts ● Noise cancellation ● Attendance reports * Coming soon. Channel news Google Workspace for Education View the product tour video Learn more about the editions of for a closer look at each feature Google Workspace for Education Check out the product training series Explore the Help Center with Google for Education Partners for technical answers Channel news Chrome OS in Action: Chrome Enterprise has announced new solutions Chrome Demo Tool is live and open for partner sign ups! to accelerate businesses move to Chrome OS On October 20, Chrome OS announced new solutions to help businesses deploy Chromebooks The Chrome Demo Tool is a new tool for Google for Education and Chrome OS devices faster, while keeping their employees focused on what matters most. Each solution solves a real-world challenge we know businesses are facing right now and will and Chrome Enterprise partners with numerous pre-configured help them support their distributed workforce. options to demo top Chrome features including single sign-on ● Chrome OS Readiness Tool: Helps businesses segment their workforce and identify (SSO), parallels, zero touch enrollment (ZTE), and many more that which Windows devices are ready to adopt Chrome OS (available 2021). are coming soon. ● Chrome Enterprise Recommended: Program that identifies verified apps for the Chrome OS environment. ● Zero-touch enrollment: Allow businesses to order devices that are already corporate Designed to help you offer demos of key features to customers enrolled so they can drop ship directly to employees. ● Parallels Desktop: Gives businesses access to full-featured Windows and legacy apps without the administrative burden of configuring all the backend locally on Chrome OS. integrations. Official partners can sign up for an account today at ● More productivity features: Improvements to window management and Chrome demochrome.com Browser tab management so employees can stay productive in and out of the office. Here is our blog post where you can learn more. Here is our partner toolkit with more detail on the new solutions being announced and associated collateral including messaging frameworks, 1 pager, how to guides and more. Channel news Gemini Lake Security and Management Extension To accommodate the increased demand in education Chromebooks over the past year, Chrome OS has decided to extend security and management updates for managed Intel Gemini Lake devices for an additional year (until June 2027). This extension is not an Automatic Update Expiration date extension and does not include new features. Instead, Chrome OS will provide manageability and security patches and support for an additional year (until June 2027) for devices with Chrome Enterprise Upgrade or Chrome Education Upgrade. While new Chrome OS versions and feature updates are not guaranteed after June 2026, security and manageability patches will continue through June 2027. If you need to communicate this to any impacted customers, we’ve also created an email template You can find the list of devices with extended manageability and security you can copy and customise. updates and support at g.co/chromeosupdates. Questions about Switching to Chrome FAQ Our Approach to Accessibility Google Workspace for diverse learners Feature availability across Google Workspace for Education. Resources: Needs and learning styles differ from student to student. That's why we ● Google Workspace admin guide to accessibility including Google create Google for Education products with accessibility in mind, to help Admin console settings etc. every student learn, be inspired, and achieve their full potential. ● Google Workspace user guide to accessibility including Chromebooks, Chrome Browser, Google Meet etc. Devices designed for all learners Chromebooks include accessibility right out of the box, unlocking learning Enabling Accessibility features experiences for students with diverse needs, abilities and learning styles. Built-in settings and easy-to-use apps and extensions help customize the Making Chromebooks accessible learning experience to include and engage every student. Chromebooks come with helpful accessibility features created using inclusive design principles and based on user feedback, to empower people Resources teachers can use today with disabilities to learn, play and connect. Explore resources and tools created by Google to inspire creativity, encourage hands-on learning, and equip your students with digital skills. Accessibility for every student When all students can fully participate in the learning experience in their own way, everyone benefits. That's why we create Google for Education products with accessibility in mind, to help every student learn, be inspired, and achieve their full potential. Channel promotions Introducing our CloudReady and Chrome OS limited-time offer Start withCloudReady now Transition to new Chrome OS devices later The new Chrome OS + CloudReady offer is designed to help you Transfer those Chrome Enterprise or Chrome Education Upgrades increase sales of Chrome Enterprise or Chrome Education to new Chrome OS devices at no additional cost within the first Upgrades right now — and accelerate sales of Chromebooks in the year, or continue with paid CloudReady licenses (regularly priced at future. From April 8 - July 8, 2021, when customers purchase $49/device/year for enterprise and $20/device/year for education). between 20-500 Chrome Education Upgrades, they’ll receive an equal number of CloudReady annual licenses at no charge for the first year. CloudReady is an operating system that repurposes existing PCs and Macs to deliver a Chrome OS experience on almost any device. Share this offer with your education customers using this one-pager and email template. Channel promotions CloudReady Limited Time Offer 01. Learn more: Visit g.co/chrome/cloudready to learn more and determine eligibility 01. Learn more: Visit g.co/chrome/cloudready to learn more and determine eligibility (you can also view this recorded video) (you can also view this recorded video) 02. Get started:Complete the form to speak to the CloudReady team 03. Complete your purchase: Purchase 20 or more Chrome RecentlyCo-brandable updated one-sheets: sales and Enterprise marketing and resources Education 02. Get started: Complete the form to speak to the CloudReady team Enterprise or Chrome Education Upgrades on the Partner Advantage portal (you must be 04. Confirm your purchase: We’ll verify your purchase and issue your logged in to the portal to access) Email template to use with customers 03. Complete your purchase: Purchase 20 or more Chrome Enterprise or Chrome Education Upgrades CloudReady licenses ● Google for Education partner brand book 05. Install & deploy: Start turning existing hardware into 04.