The Acer e-Enabling Data Center (Acer eDC) announced that it shall combine Acer's rich information services and resources with Google Apps, Google's web-based platform for communication and collaboration tools, to launch another pioneering offer, the "New Generation Business Application Services" aimed to satisfy the IT demands of small and medium-sized businesses in Taiwan. This business service has now officially activated for its users, and at the same time, it offers the free "Easy Pack" to business users. The new service would destroy the prevailing misconception among small and medium-sized businesses that the cost of IT services is high.
Google Apps includes Gmail for webmail services, Google Calendar for sharing calendars online, Google Talk for instant messaging and voice-over-IP, Google Docs for sharing documents, spreadsheets and presentations online, and Google Start Page for customizable home page. The services are hosted by Google and available through a standard Internet browser. Businesses can choose between the free Google Apps Standard Edition and the paid Google Apps Premier Edition which includes additional storage, security and business integration capabilities for a low annual fee.
"Easy Pack" is the core foundation of the "New Generation Business Application Services". The package can help businesses create a flexible information work platform. Acer eDC shall offer small and medium-sized business users with the initial adoption and infrastructure service, as well as user guideline information support, and education training, to help businesses activate the Google Apps accounts for manager and users, and set up their domain names. Moreover, user guidelines shall be provided. The service shall afford businesses a chance to actually reduce costs while improving their operating performances. Starting now, the first 200 successful customers to request for the "Easy Pack" shall receive a Google AdWords free trial coupon worth NTD1,000. Small and medium-sized businesses can get their initial experience of using online advertising services through Google AdWords to market their products via the Internet worldwide.
Rong-jing Shen, the Deputy Director General of Industrial Development Bureau, stated, "The Industrial Development Bureau has been providing the long-standing support to the local information industries. Moreover, the Industrial Development Bureau hopes to build up Taiwan's export trade opportunities through knowledge exportation, thus boosting a new source of renewable vitality to the economy of Taiwan. Acer eDC is among the flagship enterprises of the BEST Flagship Program of the Industrial Development Bureau. It has strongly contributed to the overseas market expansion efforts of the local information service industry. Hence, today, it is with pride and pleasure that we witness the realization of this business collaboration between Acer eDC and Google in Taiwan. This event is consistent with the industrial alliance strategies the Bureau has been promoting, and we believe it can create more room for diversified development for Taiwan's industries. As businesses are able to share low-cost information services and avail of global Internet marketing services, we look forward to seeing a boost in the global competitive power of domestic businesses.
According to Acer e-Enabling Service Business Group (Acer EBBG) Vice President, Simon Chang, "Acer eDC mainly caters to the requirements of government agencies, financial corporations, and large manufacturers. Moreover, the hosting service and information security management service it offers to small and medium-sized businesses have won the confidence of many a small and medium-sized business. In order to further expand the information application services provided to small and medium-sized businesses, Acer eDC decided to join forces with Google to offer a first-class information service package to the thriving small and medium-sized businesses of Taiwan. Small and medium-sized businesses can save on their information application costs, and at the same time, enjoy the information application services provided by world-class companies."
"Thousands of small and medium-sized businesses in Taiwan are currently using Google Apps for their communications needs, such as email, calendar and instant messaging, and to share documents online to increase their employees' productivity," said Rebecca Kuei, Head of Sales, Google Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Furthermore, Simon Chang pointed out that Acer eDC endeavors to provide local small and medium-sized businesses with uncomplicated and convenient information services, thus allowing businesses to employ it as they would an ordinary public utility service. "We made it possible for businesses to enjoy our "Easy Pack" for free, on which they may set up the framework of their internal information and external communication links. As businesses continue to grow, they may choose to pay for the minimal monthly service fee and enjoy the hosting service, the information security management (e.g. anti-virus, anti-hacking) service, and the information backup management added-value services of Acer eDC."
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