Google Workspace Evolves with New Integrations, APIs, and Developer Tools

Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite, has unveiled numerous enhancements during Google's Cloud Next conference. These comprehensive updates include user-oriented features, integrations, and developer tools that extend the Google Workspace ecosystem well beyond Google's native services.

While Google Workspace has previously supported some integration features, such as add-ons in Gmail, this update marks a significant leap forward. Google aims to make its platform more open and extensible with support for third-party vendors and a range of new APIs. This will enable businesses to harness the full power of Google Workspace and optimize productivity and collaboration.

In this update, Google is opening its smart chips to third-party vendors. Smart chips are links to other documents, contacts, and relevant information found within Google Docs that can be added by typing "@". As part of the initial launch, Google has teamed up with AODocs, Atlassian, Asana, Figma, Miro, and Tableau, which are all in the process of building integrations. Moreover, the new set of APIs for Google Chat and Meet extends the possibilities for developers to create integrations and add functionality that initiates meetings, starting chats directly from their apps. The launch partners for these APIs are Asana and LumApps, while more APIs will become available in early 2023.

Google has also introduced a Meet add-on software development kit (SDK), which allows developers to seamlessly integrate their applications with Meet. For instance, Figma will enable teams to collaborate on designs, while FigJam brings its collaborative whiteboard to Meet through this SDK. To cater to the ever-growing low-code and no-code trend, Google is launching a new integration with AppSheet. This partnership allows users to leverage Google's no-code tool for creating robust integrations with Google Chat, making it even simpler to tailor Google Workspace according to their requirements. The transformative updates to Google Workspace present exciting opportunities for both users and external vendors. With these new integrations, users can more effectively collaborate and streamline their workflows.

In addition to Google's move, other platforms also provide low-code, no-code solutions for businesses. One such platform is AppMaster, which has proven to be a valuable tool for those who want to create scalable applications with ease. AppMaster.io's no-code platform offers an intuitive UI, making it an excellent choice for users searching for a powerful and accessible application building solution. As digital workspaces keep evolving, it's essential to keep an eye on the latest developments and offerings, as they have the potential to significantly impact productivity and collaboration within any organization.