Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - July 18, 2025

Google Workspace Updates Weekly Recap - July 18, 2025

Enterprise security controls for Google Workspace with Gemini
With its rapid adoption and growing importance, organizations are rightly concerned about potential data security and privacy risks when deploying generative AI. Google Workspace with Gemini is enterprise-ready. First, Gemini keeps customer data confidential and can support compliance with different regulatory frameworks, such as HIPAA and FedRAMP High. Second, Gemini is built with a layered defense strategy for prompt injection mitigation, an emerging attack vector against AI systems. And third, Workspace comes with granular user access and data security controls, helping administrators safely and securely deploy AI tools, such as the Gemini app, Gemini in Workspace apps, and NotebookLM, across their organizations with confidence.

• Read the full blog post, “Enterprise security controls for Google Workspace with Gemini,” to learn more about:
• Protecting your data
• Understanding AI usage
• Deploying AI with flexibility
• Securing access points

Google AI Ultra for Business is now available in 75+ additional countries
Recently, we introduced Google AI Ultra for Business, a new Workspace add-on that provides the highest access to AI features and models and access to next-generation AI tools. We’re pleased to announce that Google AI Ultra for Business is now available for purchase in 75+ additional countries, including those in the EU. The Gemini app, NotebookLM, Gemini in Workspace and Flow are available in all countries where the add-on is sold, but please note that access to Whisk and Project Mariner (US only) remains more limited at this time. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | The Google AI Ultra for Business add-on is available for Google Workspace Business Starter, Standard, and Plus and Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus. | Learn more about how to get Google AI Ultra for Business.

Stay on Top of Your Work with Productivity Planner Gem
We’re pleased to introduce our latest pre-made Gem: Productivity Planner. This Gem helps you save time by seamlessly bringing together information from your favorite productivity apps like Gmail, Calendar, and Drive to help you stay organized. Whether it's getting an overview of urgent emails or your calendar events for the week, Productivity Planner provides useful context to start your day or prioritize your most important tasks. | Rollout to Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains is complete. | Available for Google Workspace Business Plus and Standard; Enterprise Plus and Standard; Gemini Enterprise and Gemini Business, as well as Google AI Ultra for Business. | Google Workspace Apps must be enabled for users to access the Gem.

Google Cloud Community update: we're upgrading to an improved forum experience
The Google Cloud Community forum is moving to a new home on Discourse on July 22, 2025. For key dates, details, FAQs and more, please refer to this post in the Google Cloud Community. As a reminder, the Google Cloud Community is the official community for Google Workspace administrators. Here, you can discuss the latest features with Googlers and other Google Workspace admins, learn tips and tricks, and more.

Previous announcements
Now Generally Available: Migrate files from Microsoft SharePoint Online to Google Drive
Earlier this year, we announced an open beta for migrating files from Microsoft SharePoint Online to Google Drive in the New Data Migration service. This functionality is now generally available. | Learn more about migrating files from Microsoft SharePoint Online to Google Drive.

Link your Google Calendar booking pages when composing emails in Gmail
To make sharing your availability even easier, we’re adding the ability to share your Google Calendar appointment booking page directly in your email. | Learn more booking pages when composing emails in Gmail.

Use Gemini in Google Docs on iOS devices in 20+ languages
We’re excited to bring the power of Gemini in Docs to your iOS devices so that you can more effectively understand, summarize, and ask questions about documents on mobile. | Learn more about Gemini in Docs on iOS devices.

Now generally available: extract and categorize data in AppSheet with the power of Gemini
AppSheet Enterprise Plus users can now add the new AI Task powered by Gemini, directly into their existing AppSheet automations. | Learn more about extracting and categorizing data in AppSheet with Gemini.