Google Workspace undercuts Microsoft offer with 71% discount for US government agencies

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years.TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust What just happened? Google is making a bold move to challenge Microsoft's dominance in federal government software contracts by significantly slashing prices on its Workspace suite. Under a new government-wide agreement, the company is offering its productivity tools to US agencies at a steep 71 percent discount. Tony Orlando, GM of specialty sales for Google Public Sector, positioned Workspace as a secure, AI-powered alternative to Microsoft's offerings. Google also confirmed that Workspace has achieved FedRAMP High authorization, a critical requirement for federal IT systems. This certification extends to Gemini, which recently became the first AI assistant to receive FedRAMP High approval. The accreditation ensures that transitioning to Workspace won't require costly AI add-ons or complex configurations. Google is no stranger to government work. Hundreds of thousands of employees acr ... Read full article.