Introduction of AI, as well as new apps and tools, requires a tweak in pricing, Google says.
Google has increased the prices of its G Suite Basic and G Suite Business productivity offerings for the first time ever.
The company’s business tools will now set organisations back an additional $1 or $2 more, per user, per month. So, G Suite Basic will now cost $6 per user per month (up from $5), while G Suite Business goes up to $12 per user per month (up from $10).
The company says it needs to up the pricing a little big as the tools now offer new features such as artificial intelligence, meeting tools, and other features and apps.
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The rise is also linked to an increase in the prices of storage and components, as well as the ever-ongoing trade wars.
Be that as it may, the new G Suite prices are global and are expected to go live on April 2 this year. Those businesses that are already using the service will be charged more when their current subscription ends and it’s time for a renewal.
There will be some adjustments to the pricing for local markets.
“Any customer that licenses G Suite through a reseller should hear from their partners directly regarding the new pricing, or they can reach out to their partners proactively,” Google wrote.
Date: January 23, 2019
Source: ITProPortal