Google Workspace: Business Email, Collaboration, and Cloud Productivity, Done Properly
Dr Logic resells and manages Google Workspace for businesses across London and the UK – handling setup, migration, ongoing administration, and integration with the rest of your technology stack. It’s one of the most common platforms we work with, and it features in most of our IT Success® Plans where clients aren’t already committed to Microsoft 365.
For businesses running on Apple hardware, Google Workspace is a natural pairing. Gmail, Google Drive, Meet, and the rest of the suite work well across Mac, iPhone, and iPad, and Google Workspace connects directly to Apple Business as an identity provider, meaning user accounts federate cleanly with Managed Apple Accounts, and joiners and leavers are handled automatically. Getting that connection configured correctly is something most businesses don’t do, and it’s one of the first things Dr Logic puts right.
Left to self-serve, Google Workspace tends to drift, unused licences accumulate, security settings stay at defaults, and nobody is watching the admin console. Dr Logic manages Google Workspace as part of ongoing IT support, so the platform stays configured correctly, licences are kept clean, and your team gets the most from what they’re already paying for.
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What Dr Logic Delivers with Google Workspace
- Licence procurement and account setup – Dr Logic resells Google Workspace licences directly and handles initial account creation, domain verification, and MX record configuration. We manage billing on your behalf and advise on the right plan tier for your team’s actual needs.
- Email migration – Moving to Google Workspace from another platform, whether that’s Microsoft 365, a legacy on-premises mail server, or a previous provider, requires careful handling to avoid mail loss and downtime. Dr Logic plans and executes migrations with minimal disruption to your team.
- Admin console configuration – Out-of-the-box Google Workspace is not production-ready from a security standpoint. Dr Logic configures your admin console settings: MFA enforcement, password policies, third-party app access controls, data sharing restrictions, and audit logging, the controls that matter for Cyber Essentials and general security hygiene.
- Apple Business and MDM integration – Google Workspace acts as the identity provider for Managed Apple Accounts in Apple Business. Dr Logic configures this federation so that new users provisioned in Google Workspace automatically receive Managed Apple Accounts, and access is revoked cleanly when someone leaves. This also integrates with Jamf for device policy enforcement.
- JumpCloud integration – For clients using JumpCloud for identity and access management, Dr Logic connects Google Workspace as a directory source, synchronising users and groups, enabling single sign-on, and ensuring the two platforms stay in step as your team changes.
- Ongoing licence and user management – Stale licences are a common and quiet cost in businesses using Google Workspace without active management. Dr Logic handles user provisioning and deprovisioning, licence reviews, and group management as part of your ongoing service, keeping your Google Workspace estate tidy and your bill accurate.
Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 – An Honest View
Google Workspace is the better fit for businesses that are genuinely Google-first – where the team already works in Gmail and Drive, where there’s no legacy dependency on Microsoft applications, and where simplicity and a clean web-based experience matter more than deep Microsoft integration.
Microsoft 365 makes more sense where Outlook is already embedded in how the business works, where there are line-of-business applications that integrate with the Microsoft ecosystem, or where clients and stakeholders expect Microsoft-native file formats as standard. For hybrid Apple and Windows teams already paying for Microsoft 365, adding Google Workspace is usually unnecessary.Most businesses Dr Logic supports in the 70–150 user range are on one or the other, switching platforms mid-flight is rarely worth the disruption. If you’re undecided or considering a move, get in touch, and we’ll give you a straight view based on how your business actually works. See also our Microsoft 365 partner page.
What is Google Workspace, and what does it include?
Google Workspace is Google’s business productivity and collaboration suite – Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar, and Chat, plus admin tools for managing users, security, and devices. Business plans start from £5.90/user/month (ex-VAT) on an annual commitment, with Business Standard at £11.80/user/month the most common choice for growing teams. Enterprise pricing is custom-quoted.
Does Dr Logic manage Google Workspace for businesses?
Yes. Dr Logic resells Google Workspace licences and manages the platform on an ongoing basis, initial setup, migration, admin console configuration, user management, security settings, and integration with the rest of your IT stack. Google Workspace administration is included in our IT Success® Plans rather than treated as a separate project.
How does Google Workspace integrate with Apple devices?
Google Workspace connects to Apple Business as a federated identity provider. This means Managed Apple Accounts for your employees are provisioned and deactivated automatically based on your Google Workspace directory – employees sign in with their Google credentials, and access is revoked cleanly when someone leaves. Dr Logic configures and maintains this integration as part of the managed service.
What's the difference between Business Starter, Business Standard, and Business Plus?
Business Starter (£5.90/user/month) covers the basics – business email, 30GB storage, and video meetings up to 100 participants. Business Standard (£11.80/user/month) is what most growing teams need: 2TB storage, meeting recordings, and larger video calls. Business Plus (£18.40/user/month) adds eDiscovery and audit tools, which matter for businesses with compliance obligations. Dr Logic advises on the right tier based on your team’s size and requirements.
Does Google Workspace help with Cyber Essentials?
It contributes to several controls. MFA enforcement through the admin console addresses the access control requirement, and audit logging supports the visibility an assessor needs. Admin-enforced security settings, third-party app access controls, password policies, session management, are directly relevant to secure configuration. Dr Logic configures these as part of the setup and maintains them ongoing. For formal Cyber Essentials certification, Google Workspace is one piece of a broader picture that also covers your devices and network.
Should we use Google Workspace or Microsoft 365?
It depends on where your business already is. Google Workspace suits teams that are genuinely cloud-first and not dependent on Microsoft applications. Microsoft 365 suits businesses with existing Microsoft infrastructure, Outlook-dependent workflows, or Windows-heavy teams. Dr Logic supports both and will give you an honest view of which fits your situation, not a recommendation shaped by what’s easier to sell.
We already have Google Workspace. Is there anything Dr Logic would actually improve?
Quite possibly. Most businesses self-managing Google Workspace have gaps in their admin console configuration – MFA not enforced for all users, third-party app access left open, no audit logging review process, and stale licences accumulating quietly. Dr Logic audits your existing Google Workspace environment as part of an IT assessment and identifies what needs tightening. The configuration work is usually straightforward; it’s just not something most businesses have had the time or expertise to do properly.
Ready to get more from Google Workspace?
Whether you’re setting up Google Workspace for the first time, migrating from another platform, or already on it and not confident it’s configured correctly, Dr Logic can help.
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