The Google Cloud Attacks Microsoft, Where Does the Blockchain Stand?
Google has taken a jab at Microsoft by offering its Google Apps for Work suite for free to customers still under an enterprise agreement with another company. This move signals a possible attack by the Google cloud on traditional office application suites, most notably Microsoft Office. Google stated in a blog post that it will waive Google Apps for Work....
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