Google Drive is a cloud-based file storage and synchronization service offered by Google.

With Google Drive, users can sync all their business files, including Microsoft Office files, across their computer, phone, and tablet and access their work whenever they need. In addition to storing files in the cloud, it allows users to share files and use other Google applications to edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations with collaborators.  With Google Drive for Work you get access to Google Apps for Work which includes Forms, Sites, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Hangouts, Google+, and more.

The BAI Google Drive connector makes it possible to surface content from Google Drive in a single consolidated search index referencing Google Drive content, along with content from other repositories. The connector works with SharePoint Search and Azure Search.

The Google Drive Connector:

  • Simultaneously searches Google Drive and your search index
  • Works with all content in Google Drive
  • Returns a single, interleaved result set to the user
  • Respects Google Drive security
  • Minimizes the impact on Google Drive and therefore does not degrade performance

Future-proof Your Investment

As new versions of the search engines are released, new features and functionality are introduced, and the same is true of new releases of Google Drive. BA Insight takes on the burden of keeping the connector up to date for both Google Drive and the respective search engines. The upgrades are easy to do and can be done by your IT organization. It is simply a matter of accessing the BA Insight customer portal, downloading the latest release, and installing and configuring it. If desired, our professional services team can handle the upgrades.

Drive Productivity

By connecting Google Drive to your preferred search engine, you increase adoption of your intranet, improving organizational efficiency and productivity. The upgrades can be done by your IT organization. It is a matter of accessing the BA Insight customer portal, downloading the latest release and installing and configuring it.  Or, if desired, our professional services team can handle the upgrades.