Heres what you missed in April 2025...

We've created a dedicated Google Chat Space for Google Workspace Administrators and Partners to connect, share ideas, get advice from other admins and partners, and stay up-to-date with what’s going on with peers and the industry.

Want to join? Follow these steps:

1. Visit the group page here and click “Join group” at the top

2. Wait for approval, then click here to join the Chat Space

Come and say hi and dive into the latest community discussions about all things Google Workspace.

At the start of April, we hosted an insightful live webinar on the importance of DMARC within Google Workspace, with our guest expert from Red Sift: Billy McDiarmid. 

With Microsoft now requiring DMARC it’s even more critical that you understand how it works and how to set it up correctly. You can find the livestream of the webinar above or via our YouTube channel.

Did you miss our recent webinar on ‘Patronum+ Introduction and Google Workspace File Governance?

Not to worry, you can find the livestream of the webinar on our Youtube channel.

It was great to meet new faces and discuss recent developments in Google Workspace at DPD UK, featuring our guest speaker Liam Finnegan.

If you want to be a part of further discussions, join the Google Workspace Community Group.

We're bringing even more insights and expert discussions throughout May!

• Community Exclusive: Google Workspace Hangout- Community Chat

• Date: 08 May 2025

• Time: 11:00 AM Pacific, 16:00 BST

• Community Session: Google Workspace Hangout- AppSheet

• Date: 22 May 2025

• Time: 11:00 AM Pacific, 16:00 BST

The “Community Exclusive” sessions are only available to community members and will not be streamed or recorded. So miss it, and miss out.

Here’s the latest news from Google Workspace, and we’re particularly excited about the new productivity and AI-powered features!

Gemini App Gets a Major Boost –
The Gemini app now includes Canvas, a new collaborative workspace to create, refine, and format documents or code with AI assistance. The new Audio Overviews feature lets you generate podcast-style summaries of documents and reports for easy learning on the go.

Gmail: Smarter Replies and Calendar Integration –
Gmail now offers contextual Smart Replies powered by Gemini, suggesting more detailed responses based on email threads. You can also quickly add events to Google Calendar with a simple "Add to Calendar" button directly from your inbox.

Google Slides: A New Design Experience –
A new consolidated design sidebar makes it easier to craft visually appealing slides. Quickly access templates, insert professional building blocks, and generate unique images—all without leaving your presentation.

Google Chat: Better Organisation and CRM Integration –
Google Chat introduces the new Board tab, helping teams pin important files, links, and conversations for easier collaboration. Plus, the new HubSpot integration brings real-time sales and support updates directly into your Chat spaces.

These updates are all about unlocking smarter collaboration across Google Workspace. Stay tuned as we share how Patronum can help you make the most of these new features, improving governance, productivity, and automation across your Workspace environment.