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How to Get the Blue Verified Checkmark in Gmail for Google Workspace

saroop — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:03:28 +0000

In today’s digital world, email is the primary communication tool for businesses. However, phishing attacks and email spoofing have made it difficult for recipients to trust emails. To tackle this, Google introduced the blue verified checkmark in Gmail, allowing verified businesses to display a trust indicator in their emails.

For Google Workspace customers, deploying the Gmail blue checkmark requires a structured approach involving authentication protocols, logo verification, and compliance with Google’s Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI). This guide provides an in-depth, step-by-step process for obtaining the blue tick and ensuring secure and credible email communication.

Step 1: Trademark Registration for BIMI

To obtain a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC), your brand logo must be officially trademarked. This process varies by country, and businesses are responsible for obtaining their own trademark registration. Below are the relevant authorities in the GCC countries:

United Arab Emirates (UAE): Register through the Ministry of Economy.
Oman: Register via the Ministry of Commerce, Industry & Investment Promotion.
Saudi Arabia: Trademark registration is managed by Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP).
Kuwait: Apply for trademark registration through the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Bahrain: Registration is handled by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Tourism.

For international trademark registration, businesses can refer to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), which provides global trademark protection through the Madrid System. WIPO simplifies the registration process by allowing businesses to file a single international application that covers multiple countries.

Steps to Register a Trademark:

Conduct a Trademark Search: Check if your logo is already registered.
Prepare the Required Documents: Typically includes logo design, business details, and proof of usage.
Submit an Application: File an application with the relevant authority.
Pay the Registration Fees: Fees vary by country and application type.
Await Approval: Processing time can take weeks to months.
Receive Trademark Certificate: Once approved, you can use it for your VMC application.

Step 2: Obtain a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC)

A Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) is a digital certificate issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) that confirms the authenticity of your brand’s logo. This is a key requirement for BIMI implementation in Gmail.

How to Obtain a VMC

Ensure DMARC is fully enforced – The policy must be set to quarantine or reject.
Apply for a VMC through approved Certificate Authorities (CAs):
- DigiCert
- Entrust
Pass Certificate Authority Validation:
- Your domain’s email security setup is checked.
- Your trademark registration is verified.
Receive your VMC and use it to publish your BIMI record.

Step 3: Configure SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI DNS Records

To ensure Gmail recognizes your domain and enables the blue checkmark, you need to configure the following DNS records:

SPF Record:

v=spf1 include:_spf.google.com ~all

DKIM Record:

v=DKIM1; k=rsa; p=PUBLIC_KEY

DMARC Record:

v=DMARC1; p=quarantine; rua=mailto:[email protected];

BIMI Record:

v=BIMI1; l=https://yourdomain.com/logo.svg; a=https://yourdomain.com/vmc.pem

Once these DNS records are in place, they may take some time to propagate across the internet.

Step 4: Verify Setup Using BIMI Inspector Tool

Use the BIMI Inspector Tool to check whether your records have propagated correctly. Once properly set up, when you send emails through Gmail, your customers and contacts should start seeing a brand-new checkmark right next to your name!

Can’t be bothered doing this yourself? Get in touch, and we can help you get verified!

Step 5: Additional Benefits of Partnering with Gulf Infotech

Dedicated Support: Our expert team will guide you through every step of the verification process.
Multi-Region Coverage: We serve UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and more.
Proven Track Record: 18+ years of experience helping enterprises optimize their Google Workspace security.
Comprehensive Security Solutions: Assistance with SPF, DKIM, DMARC, VMC, and BIMI setup.
Expert Consultation: We ensure compliance with Google’s stringent email authentication standards.

Get Started Today!

Don’t wait! Contact us to verify your domain today and start building trust with your audience.

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Enhancing Productivity with Google Workspace: A Successful Interactive Event at Aloft Hotel, Muscat

saroop — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:24:50 +0000

On the 9th of October, we hosted a highly interactive and successful event at the Aloft Hotel in Muscat, Oman, where attendees were immersed in the powerful features of Google Workspace. This event brought together IT professionals, business leaders, and industry experts from across Oman and the Middle East, all eager to explore how Google Workspace can transform organizational productivity and efficiency. We covered essential topics, including Shared Drive, Google Vault, Cloud Identity, and Gemini, Google’s cutting-edge AI technology. The event was engaging, featuring a quiz with exciting prizes and a survey with a chance to win a voucher. Here’s a breakdown of the event’s highlights, including interactive elements and key Google Workspace features that businesses can leverage.

What is Google Workspace?

Google Workspace is a comprehensive cloud-based productivity suite that includes tools such as Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Google Meet. These applications are designed to enhance collaboration, streamline workflows, and ensure secure communication within organizations. The power of Google Workspace lies in its ability to boost productivity, allowing users to work seamlessly from anywhere.

Interactive Quiz and Prizes

To make the session more engaging, we incorporated an interactive quiz during the event, allowing participants to test their knowledge of Google Workspace features. The quiz added a competitive element, with the top 3 winners—who answered correctly and in the fastest time—receiving exciting prizes. This interactive segment was a highlight of the event, ensuring that the audience remained actively involved in the learning process.

Shared Drive: Replacing Traditional File Servers

During the event, we discussed Google Shared Drive, a feature designed to replace traditional file servers. Shared Drive offers:

Granular permissions: Control access to files and folders with precision.
Organization-wide file management: Ensures data security even when employees leave the company.
No data loss: Files remain within the organization without the need for manual resets of permissions.

With Shared Drive, businesses can say goodbye to the complexities of traditional file servers and ensure that their data remains secure and accessible to authorized users only.

Google Vault: Secure Data Archiving and E-Discovery

We also covered Google Vault, a powerful tool for data archiving and e-discovery. Vault helps organizations retain essential data across Gmail, Contacts, Calendars, Google Drive files, Google Groups and Chats (Google Meet).

Vault ensures that businesses can recover lost or deleted data, whether due to malicious intent or accidental deletion. It allows for the centralized search of organizational data, making it a valuable tool for IT admins and compliance teams.

Cloud Identity: Simplified User Management

The session included an in-depth exploration of Cloud Identity, which simplifies user and access management across Google Workspace. Key features include:

Single Sign-On (SSO): Allows users to access all company apps with a single login.
Automated user lifecycle management: Automatically grants or revokes access when employees join or leave the company.

Cloud Identity ensures that managing user access is seamless, secure, and automated, providing peace of mind for IT teams and business owners alike.

Google Gemini: The Power of AI

One of the most exciting segments was the introduction of Google Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant integrated into Google Workspace. Gemini assists with:

Smart writing: Generate content for Gmail, Docs, and Slides.
Automated data processing: Streamline tasks in Sheets.
AI-driven presentations: Help users create slides quickly and effortlessly.

Gemini’s integration across Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Google Meet allows users to boost productivity through AI-driven insights and automation. The attendees were thrilled to see how Gemini can act as a personal assistant, helping with day-to-day tasks and complex data processing.

Google Workspace in Oman and the Middle East

As the digital landscape of Oman and the Middle East rapidly evolves, businesses are increasingly adopting cloud-based solutions like Google Workspace. The benefits are clear:

Cost savings: Eliminate the need for expensive on-premises infrastructure.
Enhanced collaboration: Real-time editing and file sharing across teams.
Strong security: Protect data and manage permissions effortlessly.

Businesses in Oman can now access these powerful tools, ensuring they remain competitive in today’s fast-paced market.

A Successful Interactive Event

The event at Aloft Hotel in Muscat was not only informative but also interactive, offering attendees the opportunity to engage with Google Workspace through quizzes, live demos, and discussions. The interactive quiz add another layer of engagement, showing our commitment to creating a more connected and efficient business environment with Google Workspace in Oman.

Congratulations once again to our quiz winners! We look forward to hosting more events that continue to empower businesses in the Middle East.

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Gulf Infotech at GITEX 2023

saroop — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:40:32 +0000

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Mimecast Cybersecurity

saroop — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:38:32 +0000

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Start your AI Transformation with Microsoft Copilot

saroop — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:12:33 +0000

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Talk at GITEX 2023 – Innovating with Google Workspace

saroop — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:09:02 +0000

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Gemini + Google Workspace, Taking AI to the Next Level

saroop — Sun, 30 Jun 2024 07:00:30 +0000

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New Ways to Work with Documents using Google Workspace

Yahya Zakir — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 20:29:12 +0000

Creating, Editing & Reviewing Documents has been core to any business. Be it while creating reports, articles, blogs or any other content.

We can consider Microsoft to be one of the pioneers in Document Technology with its softwares like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and the mightiest, Microsoft Excel.

Change is the most important aspect of technology. It is the only way to reduce time to document, review and co-edit successfully.

Google Docs came with a revolutionary mechanism allowing co-editing of documents with up to 250 participants at the same time. It’s optimum revision control and the ability to manage of documents was a game changer.

Co-editing or rather well known as collaboration was one of the biggest wins of Google Docs. Google Workspace, achieved great success on Google Docs through its Real Time abilities.

The facility of Google Docs allowed participants to create Word documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Drawings and other kinds of documents seamlessly, while being able to share it quickly and easily with a click maintaining the highest level of security.

Google Docs was fairly easy to collaborate with however organizations wanted more efficient functionality to edit, collaborate and re-send documents to the sender and also the ability to work with the most common formats of .docx, .xlsx, .pptx and other Microsoft Office formats for easier transition to Google Solutions and for faster change management for its users.

Google Cloud has been fast at work to bridge the gap between Microsoft Office and Google Docs with its ability to build compatibility of Office Documents within Google Docs over the last few years.

Previously Google converted Microsoft Office documents into its own version of Google Docs before allowing users the ability to collaborate and work with the documents.

The conversion of the document had multiple issues where the original document was untouched and all the work happened on a new version of the document.

Users did get the ability to collaborate on the documents but they still had to download the document and return it to its original format before finalizing the document.

This was a challenge and Google fixed it by developing a seamless conversion of documents a few years back with its compatibility update.

It was revolutionary as we didn’t need to convert Office Documents into native Google Docs in order to co-edit or collaborate with the team.

We could simply click the Office Document and have it opened within Google Docs enabling mostly all of the Google Features.

The compatibility eased a lot of issues when it came to working with Office Documents for Google Workspace or the Free Gmail users.

Change is the game of improvement and advancement.

Now Google has taken Office Compatibility to the next level by baking it directly into Gmail.

Users will now be able to open and edit Office Documents directly by clicking on the attachment from within the email they have received.

As an example, when you receive a Word document as an email attachment, you can open it and start editing in Docs with a single click while still preserving the Word file format. Then you can respond to the original email thread and include the updated file, right from Docs—saving you time by eliminating steps like downloading the file to edit, or searching for the relevant email to reattach it to.

Isn’t that amazing!

There is a lot more in store in Google Workspace going forward.

For more information on document compatibility or if you want to adopt Google Workspace for your business, feel free to reach out to us on [email protected].

We can take you through a live demo and also set you up on a free 30 day trial for Google Workspace.

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5 Steps to go through a Digital Transformation

Yahya Zakir — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:51:33 +0000

Many years back we went through the Cloud Revolution.

Everyone was talking about Cloud Technology and wanted to get on the bandwagon. Today, Cloud is considered as one of the most important technologies a Business could adopt.

The question is can you go through Digital Transformation if you were to adopt Cloud Technology?

In this article, I’ll take you through 5 steps which will help any get started with their Digital Transformation Journey.

Step 1

Define your objectives from your Digital Transformation Journey.

Transforming your Organization may involve multiple steps and changes to your Business Process, Solutions Used and sometimes even changes to the core foundation of your business.

Traditionally in India, the Stock Market Trade was conducted using manual paper based bookings. However as time progressed, they Digitally Transformed and now everything happens on the Internet.

You don’t even need to visit an agent to make a trade, you can do that from the comfort of your home.

Similarly many such Trading, Gaming, Business and similar Applications have flooded the market with its own twist at the Digital Transformation story.

Today you have a wide path to choose your journey from, the question is where you want to reach and how much automation in the business process you want to achieve while reducing redundant manual work.

Your plan needs to be golden.

You can always reach out to us at Gulf Infotech for assistance in your Digital Transformation Journey.

Step 2

Analyse the user behaviour within your organisation and make a report of all the Softwares & Technologies used across all teams and divisions.

Many companies I have worked with are not aware of all the IT Solutions they use. Even if they have an inventory of Solutions used, they are not aware of its feature set.

We talk about saving our environment by Saving Water and Planting Trees, but Technology is not being saved in today’s world.

Organizations invest in redundant IT Solutions only because they are unaware about the feature set of their existing solutions and softwares.

So the First Step in Digitally Transforming your Business is to open a Google Sheet and update the list of all the IT Inventory your Business is investing into.

Once the list is ready, share this with your trusted IT Consultant and get their advice if the Solutions used can be consolidated or if can be transitioned to a more cost effective solution.

At Gulf Infotech, we have done this for many of our customers and we are willing to provide you with a Free 30 Minutes IT Inventory Consolidation call.

Book your Free Consultation Call

Step 3

Business Productivity is not having an Email Solution, it is when you are really productive using the features of Enterprise Grade solutions like Google Workspace (Formerly known as G Suite) or Microsoft 365.

The Second Step in your Digital Transformation Journey should be adopting a Business Productivity Solution.

If your Discovery within Step 1 included a Business Productivity solution, then you need to figure out if you are using all of its features or if you are misusing the solution.

Saving the Environment is important, but Saving Money is also crucial. You can not benefit from Industry leaders like Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 simply by Subscribing to their solutions.

You also need to understand all the features it has and map it to your Business Process.

Different organizations have different work cultures and styles, solutions should be carved to meet your business needs.

A standard Business Productivity solution would help you with Video Conferencing facilities, Corporate Messaging, Secure Emails, Managed File Servers along with other facilities which can immensely help Teams and Users work efficiently and effectively helping your business increase revenue.

If you are not having a Standard Business Productivity Solution like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365, then you would be potentially spending a lot more money than you could potentially save.

You can learn more about Business Productivity solutions here and how it can benefit your business.

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Step 4

Change has to be instilled from the Top Management.

Investing in new technology and solutions will only be a Cost Center until the Top Management buys into the process and issues a mandate on Adopting the Solutions.

Solutions you will come across within the Digital Transformation Journey are not cheap from a monetary perspective but offer a High Return on Investment based on the value they provide to Businesses.

This value can sometimes be overlooked when the solution is not adopted in the right way across the organization.

This brings us to our Third Step for Digital Transformation and that is Change Management.

These two words are sometimes very difficult to achieve if we are not aligned directly with the CXOs of the Organization.

In order for a Successful Change Management, always keep the CXOs in confidence and have them influence the Organization from Top to Bottom about the benefits of the new solution.

Furthermore, there should be a mandate to use the solution in a way it is meant to be used.

You can not buy a bed and end up sleeping on the floor. Make effective use of what you invest in.

Change is the most challenging part of Digital Transformation and a successful win in this step will help your Organization successfully achieve the real goal.

Step 5

Have an open ended plan for the future.

With the fast evolving technology, any Digital Transformation can not be completed unless you plan ahead and plan for further change.

If you transform your Organization in the right direction, changes expected in the future will be easy to adopt and consume.

We as humans will continue to progress in the field of digital transformation and this will open the future scope of achieving tasks and results in a shorter time with fewer number of repetitions and tasks.

So those are 5 Steps which are very important for any Digital Transformation journey.

A quick Google Search will give you articles detailing 12 and 15 steps, however the above list of steps are basics you need to get your started for the digital era.

If you like this article, don’t forget to share it on social media, the place where we digitally transformed our social interactions.

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Introducing Google Workspace: Learn all about the New Updates with G Suite (Google Workspace)

Yahya Zakir — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:47:34 +0000

In this article we will cover the following topics on Google Workspace,

What is Google Workspace?
What is changing with it?
What happens to the current G Suite Basic, Business & Enterprise Plans
How do you get workspace?

So let’s start, What is Google Workspace?

Google Cloud through its decades of innovation has always been at the forefront of technology and had a strong vision to improve productivity and collaboration through its solution. Solutions like Gmail, Google Docs, Google Chat, Google Meet and the other solutions which they had from the suite of applications built for business formed the pinnacle of Work Transformation and Business Productivity.

Google Cloud achieved this and a lot more by helping businesses reduce costs by consolidating redundant applications using G Suite and through a package selection process which is user friendly and easy to choose from.

On the 6th of October 2020, Google took this to the next level.

We are excited to share that G Suite is now Google Workspace.

With this update and change, Google Cloud has taken productivity to the next level.

Over the last few weeks, we have seen multiple changes within Google Workspace (Formerly known as G Suite) like the features of an Integrated Workspace and upgraded features.

Gulf Infotech had conducted a Live Webinar showcasing 25 New Updates on G Suite a few days back and you may view this session On Demand here.

Google Workspace as the name suggests is built to deliver functionalities through an Integrated Workspace where the users will be able to communicate with their colleagues efficiently and effectively without leaving the Google Workspace environment.

Gulf Infotech is conducting a Live Webinar to discuss more about Google Workplace and how it can change the way you work and benefit from better tools and services. You may register for the Live Webinar here, LINK. The session will be on the 28th of October 2020 at 3 pm GST.

The new brand of G Suite reflects the vision of Google Cloud and enables you with better Collaboration & Connectivity between Team Members allowing you to achieve Digital Transformation and a better Customer Experience.

Google Workspace Plan Finder

What is Changing?

With this change from G Suite to Google Workspace, Google is launching new offerings to its line of solutions helping customers benefit from solutions they need the most.

Small Businesses will be able to choose from a set of tailored solutions within Google Workspace which includes the best in class Communications & Productivity tools along with Security & Administrative Controls.

Large Enterprises will benefit from additional productivity features, enterprise grade administrative controls along with solutions and features required to maintain user & data control within the solution and the devices used by employees.

If you would like to understand how you would be able to Transform your Work with Google Workspace, feel free to reach out to us here.

What happens to the current G Suite Basic, Business & Enterprise?

All the existing G Suite Basic, Business or Enterprise customers will receive sufficient time and support in order to transition to the new offerings of Google Workspace.

Customers will also receive a detailed email directly from Google by Friday, October 16 outlining the specific impact to your organization. If you would like more information regarding this pertaining to your specific organization and if you would like to discuss a plan of transition to the new offerings of Google Workspace you may also reach out to us at Gulf Infotech and we would be happy to assist.

Plan your Transition to Google Workspace

How do you get the Google Workspace?

All the paying G Suite Customers would automatically get Google Workspace. The features enabled for you will depend on the Google Workplace plan you choose to transition to.

G Suite Enterprise customers will automatically be transitioned to Workspace Enterprise Plus.

If you would like to get more information regarding this changes, you may contact us at Gulf Infotech or go through the following materials,

About Gulf Infotech

Gulf Infotech is a Premier Partner with Google Cloud and has been helping customers adopt Google Workspace (Formerly known as G Suite). Over the last 11 years, we have helped over 650 customers reduce cost and adopt the Digital Transformation Journey. We are experts on Google Workspace and physically present within Oman, UAE & Qatar while serving customers over 14 countries within the MENA Region. Gulf Infotech has the Google Cloud Productivity Expertise certified directly by Google Cloud demonstrating the Expertise and Level of Service Quality provided by us. We have demonstrated the ability to adopt this change within organizations to reduce cost and increase productivity.

The integrated workspace concept of Google has benefited multiple companies within Oman, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia along with several other organizations across the MENA Region and the Globe.

If you want learn how it can help your organization increase productivity & collaboration, feel free to reach out to us here.

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