In today’s tight economy, businesses need to save money wherever they can. The cost of maintaining and repairing an exchange server can be a major drain on your company’s budget. So how do you fix all this?
One solution is cloud computing. Google has several web-based applications to run your business. They require no hardware, no software, and need minimal administration.
If you’re running low on resources, this sort of solution may work great for you. But as I was researching this, I stumbled across this enlightening article: The Problem with Google Apps Engine

Ok, so Google Apps is great, but it isn’t perfect. One point I’d like to highlight- if you don’t feel completely safe entrusting your company’s data to Google, you may want to think twice before making the switch. The applications are great, but the framework they use is proprietary. You definitely want to pay attention to their EULA before handing off classified information.