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The right platform for small, remote-first UK teams — and what makes it work when it's properly managed.
Google Workspace isn't just email. It's a full productivity platform built for browser-first, device-agnostic teams — with enterprise-grade security at every tier.
Multiple people in the same document at the same time. No version conflicts, no "file locked" messages, no emailing spreadsheets back and forth.
No desktop apps to install, license, or update. Any device, any OS, any location. This is why it suits remote teams.
MFA, mobile device management, DLP, audit logs, and granular admin controls — all in the Admin Console without third-party tools.
One plan per user. Email, calendar, video, storage, docs, sheets, slides. No add-on confusion.
Google's infrastructure is as reliable as it gets. Email, files, and calendar available from anywhere.
No servers, no desktop patches, no VPNs. Everything runs in the cloud and updates automatically.
Neither is universally better. The right choice depends on how your team works.
| Google Workspace | Microsoft 365 | |
|---|---|---|
| Real-time collaboration | ✓ Native, seamless | Partial — desktop apps lag behind web |
| Browser-first experience | ✓ Designed for it | Better on desktop apps |
| Admin security controls | ✓ Strong at all tiers | ✓ Strong but complex |
| Desktop app quality | Basic for heavy spreadsheet work | ✓ Industry standard |
| Learning curve | ✓ Minimal — Gmail-familiar | Steeper for non-technical teams |
| Remote team suitability | ✓ Built for it | Workable but not native |
| Licensing simplicity | ✓ One plan, everything included | Multiple plans, add-ons common |
Bulwark's position: Google Workspace is the better choice for remote-first teams of 5–30 people in professional services. If your business depends on complex Excel modelling or legacy Windows applications, Microsoft 365 may be the better fit — and Bulwark will tell you that directly.
Every migration is a Cloud Foundation Project — scoped individually, zero downtime on email, full security audit afterwards.
Full migration of email, calendar, contacts, and OneDrive files. DNS cutover, user training, licence cancellation timeline. 3–5 weeks for most teams.
cPanel, GoDaddy, 123 Reg, Fasthosts — all email history preserved. Your team gets proper business accounts with calendar, drive, video, and security from day one.
Staff using firstname.lastname@gmail.com for work? Bulwark sets up proper you@yourcompany.com accounts. Existing email imported. Company data stays in company-owned accounts.
Never audited? MFA not enforced? Email authentication missing? Shared drives a mess? Bulwark runs 20 checks and fixes everything that's wrong.
Cloud Foundation Project from £2,500 excl. VAT
Free discovery call. Bulwark will tell you exactly what's involved — including whether Google Workspace is actually the right fit.