Google has caught the attention of enterprises with the low price of its Google Apps Premier Edition (GAPE) solution. However, there's a catch: limited functionality and new information technology (IT) risks. Enterprises need to recognize that going with GAPE means buying into a delivery model, product, and vendor set that is relatively new and unproven. This report by Senior Analyst Guy Creese discusses how Google is breaking the IT mold, offering rudimentary collaboration and content capabilities to organizations that make the purchase with their eyes open.
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