February 7, 2024

Google Ate Your Invoice

On this episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James Kennedy sits down with Jens Sonnenborg, a celebrated cyber security expert and Google Cloud Partner from SKYtek ApS. In a world where email communication is integral to business operations, Jens sheds light on the pivotal new email regulations introduced by Google and Yahoo.
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Show Notes

Today, we are thrilled to host Jens Sonnenborg, a celebrated cyber security expert and Google Cloud Partner from SKYtek ApS.

In a world where email communication is integral to business operations, Jens Sonnenborg sheds light on the pivotal new email regulations introduced by Google and Yahoo. Although these regulations currently target bulk senders, their implications are far-reaching and will soon affect businesses universally.

What You’ll Learn:

  1. Understanding New Email Regulations: Jens elucidates the recent changes in Google and Yahoo’s email policies and how they are set to transform email communication for businesses.
  2. The Three Key Audit Areas: Discover the three crucial aspects your company will be audited on under these new regulations.
  3. Leveraging Google Workspace for Business Efficiency: Gain insights into how SKYtek ApS helps businesses optimize their processes through Google Workspace, enhancing collaboration, productivity, and security.

Episode Highlights:

  • Jens discusses the importance of understanding and adapting to the evolving email regulations for business sustainability.
  • A deep dive into how cloud-based applications and Google Workspace can revolutionize internal collaboration and workflow efficiency.
  • Exploring the integral role of IT security in the current digital landscape and how SKYtek ApS’s expertise in Google Cloud solutions can safeguard and streamline business operations.

Jens Sonnenborg, also known as ‘Google Manden’, brings 15+ years of experience in transitioning companies to cloud solutions and enhancing their digital capabilities. His work with SKYtek ApS emphasizes a future-proof, data-driven approach towards business growth and innovation.

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