Google Workspace Management
for St. Louis Businesses

Not every business runs Microsoft. If your team works in Gmail, Google Drive, Google Meet, and Google Docs, you still need a professional to make sure everything is configured, secure, and properly managed.

NOC Technology manages Google Workspace with the same rigor we bring to every other part of your IT environment. If your team lives in Google, we make sure Google is working for you.

NOC Technology offers Microsoft 365 management for small to midsize businesses across greater St. Louis

What an Unmanaged Google Workspace Looks Like

We see variations of the same situation regularly. A business switched to Google years ago, usually because it was free or cheap. A few people know the admin password. Former employees still have active accounts. Nobody enforces two-factor authentication. Important company files are in personal Google accounts instead of shared drives.

None of this is unusual. Google Workspace is easy to start using and easy to let go unmanaged. Getting it properly set up and maintained is a different job, and most businesses have not had anyone do it.

A well-managed Google Workspace environment runs cleanly, keeps your data where it belongs, and does not create problems when someone leaves the company or a laptop goes missing.

What We Manage

Google Workspace Security Configuration

We configure your Google Workspace environment to business-grade security standards. That means enforcing two-factor authentication for every user, setting up advanced phishing and malware protection in Gmail, configuring data loss prevention policies, and restricting which external applications can access your workspace. Security is not something you add later. We set it up correctly from the start.

Google Drive Organization & Sharing Controls

Shared drives should be structured around your business, not around whoever happened to create folders first. We review and organize your Drive environment, set appropriate sharing permissions at the organizational level, and make sure external sharing happens intentionally rather than by accident. Your files belong to the company, not to individual accounts.

Backup & Retention

Google retains deleted data for a limited window, but that is not a backup strategy. We deploy third-party backup solutions that create reliable, restorable copies of your Gmail, Drive, and Calendar data. If a Drive folder gets deleted, a document gets overwritten, or an account is compromised, you have something to recover from. This is not optional for a business that relies on Google.

Chrome Device Management

If your team uses Chromebooks or Chrome OS devices, those need management too. We enroll devices in your Google Admin console, enforce policies, manage updates, and control app access. Chromebooks are often treated as unmanaged devices. Under NOC's management, they are part of a controlled, consistent environment like everything else.

Admin Console Management & User Provisioning

When someone joins your team, they get set up properly. When someone leaves, their access is removed immediately and their data is preserved in the right place. We manage your Google Admin console, handle all user adds and removals, control admin access, and keep your directory clean. You should never have former employees sitting on active accounts.

Email Security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Phishing Protection)

Email is the front door of almost every business. We configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to authenticate your email and prevent domain spoofing. We enable Google's advanced phishing and malware protection and configure Gmail to filter aggressively without burying legitimate mail. A properly secured inbox is a less stressful inbox.

Migration Support (M365 to Google, Legacy Email to Google)

Whether you are moving to Google from Microsoft 365, migrating from a legacy email provider, or consolidating multiple accounts into one organization, we plan and execute migrations that minimize disruption to your team. Email history, calendars, contacts, and files all come with you. We set a realistic timeline, test before cutting over, and support your team through the transition.

Who This Is For

Businesses already on Google Workspace that have never had it professionally configured

Companies with messy Drive permissions, shared folders that are out of control, or files living in personal accounts

Nonprofits or educational organizations on Google Workspace for Nonprofits or Education that need structured administration

Organizations that need email security configured properly rather than running on defaults

Businesses considering a switch from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace and need a trustworthy partner to manage the migration

Any company where a team member left and nobody is sure what access they still have

Pricing & Getting Started

Google Workspace management is included in our fully managed IT plans. If you are already a NOC client, managing your Google environment is part of what you pay for. If you are not yet a client, visit Pricing to see what a full managed IT engagement looks like.

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Not happy? We will refund your previous month's service costs, facilitate your move to another MSP, and hand over every piece of documentation we have compiled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Google back up my data? +

Google retains deleted data for a limited window, but that is not the same as a proper backup. Google's terms of service make clear that they are not responsible for data loss. If someone accidentally deletes a shared Drive folder, overwrites a critical document, or if your account is compromised, there is no guarantee you can recover what you had. A third-party backup solution for Google Workspace is not optional if your business data lives there.

Is Google Workspace as secure as Microsoft 365? +

Both platforms have strong security capabilities. The question is whether your specific environment is configured to use them. The default settings for Google Workspace are not designed for business-grade security. Two-factor authentication is often not enforced, sharing settings are too permissive, and admin access is not properly restricted. A well-configured Google Workspace environment is a secure one. An out-of-the-box setup is not.

Can you migrate us from Microsoft 365 to Google Workspace? +

Yes. We have experience with both platforms and can manage the migration of email, calendars, contacts, and files. Migrations require careful planning to avoid data loss and downtime. We map out what you have, what needs to move, what can be archived, and how to time the cutover so your team's disruption is minimal. We also provide training and adjustment support after the switch.

What Google Workspace security settings should every business enable? +

At a minimum, every Google Workspace environment should enforce two-factor authentication for all users, restrict external sharing on Google Drive, configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for email authentication, enable advanced phishing and malware protection in Gmail, and restrict which apps can access your workspace data through OAuth. Most businesses have none of these configured properly out of the box. We handle all of it.

Is Google Workspace management included in managed IT plans? +

Yes. If your business runs on Google Workspace, managing your Google environment is part of what we do. User provisioning, license management, security configuration, admin console oversight, and ongoing monitoring are all included. You do not need a separate contract for Google management if you are already a NOC managed IT client.

Google Workspace Management
for St. Louis Businesses

What an Unmanaged Google Workspace Looks Like