As Google’s AI-powered virtual assistant, Gemini is now integrated across the Google Workspace suite, including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, recent customer surveys have found that 75% of Google Workspace users believe Gemini has improved the quality of their daily work. Moreover, by leveraging Gemini capabilities, Workspace users are saving an average of 7 hours each week.

Companies across industry domains leverage Google’s GenAI tool, Gemini, to transform their business operations. These range from healthcare providers to automobile manufacturers to retail brands. In 2024, Google Cloud is witnessing tremendous strides in the adoption of GenAI technology in the form of:

• Enhanced version of Gemini 1.5 Pro
• Gemini Flash and Imagen 3
• Vertex AI

Why customers are choosing Google Cloud as their GenAI partner

Here are 4 primary reasons why customers are investing in Google Cloud as their GenAI partner:

1. Easy access to Google foundation models
   With Google Cloud, enterprises can now access the best AI-powered foundation models, including Gemini for Google Workspace. As part of this commitment, the standalone Gemini application is integrated with Google Workspace – including the enterprise, business, and frontline plans.
   
   In addition to Gemini, enterprises have access to third-party and open foundational models, which gives them wider choice and flexibility.

2. Vertex AI as an integrated development platform
   Besides existing foundation models, enterprises can use the integrated GenAI development platform, Vertex AI to create their customized AI agents. For instance, on this unified platform, enterprises can access and fine-tune AI models – or develop new AI-powered agents from scratch.

3. Higher employee productivity
   With Google’s built-in AI agents, enterprises are improving their workforce productivity. In addition to Gemini for Google Workspace, Google is offering AI agents for specific purposes like online searches and engagement.

4. Reliable AI deployment
   With Google Cloud, enterprises are now deploying their customized AI models with confidence. This enables them to enhance their customer experience and maintain a consistent brand voice.

Gemini for Google Workspace – September 2024 survey

How is Gemini for Google Workspace delivering business value for our customers across industry domains? Conducted in September 2024, our customer survey was designed to address this question. Comprising a sample size of over 600 participants, this September survey covered each of the following industry domains:

• Commercial real estate & property
• Foods and beverages
• Health agencies
• Retail
• Energy & utilities
• Information technology
• Social media marketing
• Home appliance manufacturers

The following chart displays the high percentage of users spending at least 3 hours each week on each Google Workspace tool – before using Gemini.

How is Gemini making a difference in the modern digital workplace? The following chart displays the percentage of users saving at least 1 hour each week on each Google Workspace tool – after using Gemini.

Conclusion

By using Gemini, Google Workspace customers are leveraging the benefits of GenAI to boost their productivity and efficiency. As a Google Workspace partner, Onix is committed to helping customers maximize their business value from GenAI solutions.

With our latest eBook titled, “Measuring the business impact of Gemini for Google Workspace users,” you can gain key insights into how to improve your workspace productivity.

Do you want to learn about the real-world benefits of Gemini for Google Workspace? Download our latest eBook now.

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Reference links:

https://workspace.google.com/blog/product-announcements/google-workspace-extends-gemini-benefits-to-more-customers
https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/gemini-at-work-2024/
https://blog.google/products/google-cloud/gemini-at-work-ai-agents/