We are currently considering a move from an existing email server in our environment to Google Apps for Education for several reasons. Besides the obvious removal of hardware maintenance, we also would remove the need for an existing spam filter device along with an expensive email archiving solution. With such a small IT dept., we have struggle to keep up with maintaining servers and services. Google Apps for Education would alleviate/minimize at least one demand on our staff. More importantly, we have seen an explosion in requests from teachers for collaboration tools. Therefore, we want to provide them with the ability for them to collaborate through Google Docs (word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations) and to extend that work model to students.
