Los Angeles adopts Google for IT services
The world takeover by Internet powerhouse Google continues with the city of Los Angeles adopting Google for its cloud-based technology needs.
Google announced today via its official blog that the city of Los Angeles is adopting Google Apps for its e-mail and document needs. According to Randi Levin, Chief Technology Officer for the city, the city is facing a $400 million deficit, and between actual savings and increased productivity, it is estimated that this move could see the city save as much as $20 million per year.
As is the case with most cities, Los Angeles was suffering from antiquated IT systems that restricted how employees could access their email. By adopting the Google Apps system, workers will now be able to access their e-mail from anywhere as well as do video conferencing easily so that the need to attend meetings in person will be reduced.
Los Angeles joins cities such as Washington, D.C. and Orlando, FL in the move of municipal governments to using Google to replace their aging systems.
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