Google Storage

Sep 12, 2024

Google Workspace Storage Reduction Fall Update

Since Google announced it would end free unlimited storage for Google Workspace, NC State has successfully reduced its data storage from 5 petabytes (PB) to 2.82 PB. While this is substantial…

Aug 16, 2024

Google Workspace updates for fall semester

The Google Service Team is taking steps to reduce data storage to comply with Google’s quota requirement by November 2024. Additional Google Workspace changes that will occur this fall include:…

Aug 15, 2024

GST to remove Google Workspace storage exceptions for employees

As part of NC State’s ongoing effort to meet Google’s data storage requirements, the Google Service Team (GST) plans to remove temporary storage exceptions that were previously granted to employees. At…

Jun 13, 2024

GST to implement Google storage reduction on Sept. 3

To help NC State meet its Google storage quota, the Google Service Team will take the following actions on Sept. 3: Delete Google Workspace files and folders owned by former students…

May 16, 2024

GST provides phase two deletion timeline for former employees and students, Shared Drives

Note: This article was updated on June 11, 2024. See information regarding phase one of this project. On Monday, Sept. 2, the Google Service Team (GST) will delete all labeled files…

Apr 11, 2024

Clean up your digital tracks in Gmail and Google Drive

As part of the university’s commitment to manage and reduce its digital footprint, the Google Service Team encourages you to review your Google Workspace resources and remove any email with…

Oct 16, 2023

GST provides deletion timeline for Shared Drives, files without active manager or owner

In 2020, Google announced the end of unlimited storage for all educational institutions. As a result, NC State needs your help to meet its storage goals for campus Workspace accounts. What’s…

Jun 15, 2023

Storage Implementation Steering Team updates

As a result of Google’s announcement to discontinue unlimited storage for higher education institutions, the university formed several committees to evaluate current use, alternatives and best practices for data storage…

Mar 15, 2023

View-only files in Google Drive

OIT reminds Google Workspace users that they might encounter a “view-only” message when accessing a shared Google Drive file that is owned by another user. This message is related to…

Jan 12, 2023

Update on Google storage changes

The Google Service Team (GST) continues to monitor NC State’s storage usage as a result of Google’s recent policy changes. The GST will share additional information as it becomes available this…