Google Workspace Business Standard Archived User Flexible Plan - Monthly
Google Workspace Business Standard Archived User Flexible Plan provides essential collaboration and productivity tools for your business on a flexible monthly payment basis.
- Archived User Access: Maintain access to historical data for former employees without full user licenses.
- Core Collaboration Tools: Includes Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Meet.
- Flexible Monthly Payments: Adapt your subscription costs to your business needs with a pay-as-you-go model.
- Business Standard Features: Offers enhanced meeting capabilities and increased cloud storage compared to lower tiers.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Google Workspace Business Standard Archived User Flexible Plan is a cloud-based productivity suite designed for businesses seeking essential collaboration tools. This plan allows for the archiving of user accounts, providing access to historical data and documents for departed employees at a reduced cost, while maintaining core functionalities like email, cloud storage, and document creation for active users.
This solution is ideal for small to mid-sized businesses that require a reliable platform for communication, document management, and team collaboration. It integrates seamlessly with other Google services and third-party applications, fitting into diverse operational workflows and supporting businesses that rely on digital tools for daily operations.
- Archived User Management: Retain access to past employee data and communications cost-effectively.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates real-time co-editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
- Secure Cloud Storage: Provides 2 TB of pooled cloud storage per user for documents and files.
- Video Conferencing: Supports video meetings with up to 150 participants, including recording and attendance tracking.
- Business Email: Offers professional Gmail accounts with custom domain names.
Empower your team with essential productivity tools and flexible user management for evolving business needs.
What This Enables
Maintain access to historical employee data
Enable teams to retain access to past employee emails, documents, and drive files without the cost of a full user license. This ensures continuity and compliance for historical data needs.
business operations, data retention, compliance management, employee offboarding
Streamline team collaboration and document sharing
Facilitate real-time co-editing of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations, improving teamwork and project efficiency. Share files securely within and outside the organization.
project management, cross-functional teams, remote work, document workflows
Enhance business communication with professional email
Provide employees with professional Gmail accounts using your company domain, enhancing brand credibility. Utilize Calendar for scheduling and Meet for video conferencing.
internal communications, external client interactions, scheduling, virtual meetings
Key Features
Archived User Licensing
Retain access to historical data for former employees at a reduced cost, ensuring compliance and continuity.
2 TB Pooled Cloud Storage per User
Securely store and access all your business files and documents from any device.
Google Meet Video Conferencing
Conduct virtual meetings with up to 150 participants, including recording and attendance tracking.
Gmail with Custom Business Email
Establish professional communication with your domain name, enhancing brand identity.
Real-time Collaboration Tools
Enable multiple users to edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations simultaneously, boosting productivity.
Industry Applications
Legal & Professional Services
Essential for secure client communication, document management, and maintaining client data archives for compliance.
Finance & Insurance
Requires robust data security, audit trails, and reliable communication for client services and regulatory compliance.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Facilitates secure communication and collaboration while managing patient data access and retention policies.
Education & Research
Supports collaboration among students and faculty, with needs for managing historical academic records and communications.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Archived User in Google Workspace?
An Archived User is an account for a former employee that retains access to their data and emails but does not consume a full, active user license. This is a cost-effective way to manage historical information.
What is the difference between Business Standard and Archived User plans?
Business Standard provides full access to all Google Workspace features for active users. The Archived User plan is a specific, lower-cost license designed solely for accessing historical data of former employees.
Can I upgrade from the Archived User plan later?
Yes, you can convert an Archived User license to a full Business Standard license if the user returns or if you need to reactivate their full access.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.