IPVG's ICT unit IP-Converge partners with Google

MANILA, Philippines - IP-Converge, the information and communications technology (ICT) unit of publicly-listed IPVG Corp., has entered into a partnership with Google, authorizing IP-Converge to be an authorized reseller of the Google Apps suite of communication and collaboration tools in the Philippines.

Google Apps are Web-based applications that bring easy, secure productivity to any work team in small and large enterprises without the need for additional hardware or software, and come at an estimated one-third of the total cost of existing solutions.

IP-Converge currently operates carrier-neutral, telco-grade Internet data center and network facilities in the Philippines, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and provides a variety of business solutions and services to local and international enterprises.

These Web-based applications powered by Google’s global infrastructure give workers full access to their information across devices, so they can be productive in more places. Data is stored in the cloud - not on one particular computer - so employees can connect with all of their information and get work done from any Internet connection. Google’s infrastructure gives users seamless access to their information at work, at home, on the road and from their mobile devices. With traditional technology, important information can be trapped in software only available on a limited set of devices, preventing employees from being their most productive.

IP-Converge AVP for product development Herns Hermida said the Google Apps reseller program will help them provide Google Apps to users of organizations from virtually any industry.

“Google Apps Premier Edition offers a broad set of powerful APIs that enable us to further extend the abilities of Google Apps from its already powerful set of messaging and collaboration tools. We are confident that Google Apps will definitely help save our customers money – whether they are looking to deploy new software tools for email and productivity, or are looking to replace whatever they already have to lower their total cost of ownership. We further enhance this by giving our Google Apps customer 24/7 customer support, all year round,” Hermida added.

The Google Apps reseller program includes resellers, consultants and independent software vendors that sell, service and customize Google Apps Premier Edition for their customers. IP-Converge received training, support and deployment services from Google, as well as access to APIs for integrating Google Apps into their customers’ business operations. IP-Converge is able to retain a close relationship with their customers in order to provide additional service and support. The businesses receiving Google Apps will benefit from the additional attention to their specific needs.