Where's my Gmail Contextual Gadget?

Several months ago we posted a screenshot of a neat little gmail gadget that pulls Vtiger customer info directly into your Inbox.

If the sender of a message is already in your database, you can immediately see his contact info, existing invoices, events, emails linked in vtiger, etc.

Or you can create a new record right from Gmail.

We've been using it since then, and it's invaluable. Why can't you get it?

We need to make the gadget use Single-sign-on, meaning that if you're logged into Google, Vtiger knows you're authorized. It's a little ridiculous for anything that's not in the cloud (and vtiger is not), but Google said so, so we're doing it.

Some glitch at Google has been rejecting my updates for weeks. If I can't submit updates, I can test them either and so here we are. I'm trying to resolve this with what time I have, so you can get access to this very cool gadget. We'll see...

Google Contact Sync is a Module

Our newest release of vTiger Contact Sync for Google is a true module. No more installer script, no more modifying the existing code. Just open our zip file from vtiger and away you go.

Contact us now to get it immediately or wait a few days and purchase for direct download when we launch our shopping cart.

Google Calendar Sync nearing beta

With the Google Contact Sync beta underway since the end of last year, we've also been putting the finishing touches on our Calendar Sync. This add-on will automatically sync your vtiger and Google calendar.

In our internal testing it's working just fine. It should be out for beta soon with the stable release on the heals of the Contact Sync.

To keep updated on this software or inquire about beta testing, please contact us via our website.

Google Contact Sync Update

We have been making steady progress on our Google Contact Sync. It is almost ready for public consumption as a beta.

One of the main slowdowns was changing the authorization method to AuthSub. We think it is well worth the wait. By using AuthSub, users can grant vTiger access to their Google Contact information without disclosing their password to the vTiger host. This means that your vTiger provider can only access the data you specifically allow, and you can revoke access at any time without having to reset your password.

How it works in brief: The first time you sync your contacts with vTiger, you will be taken to a Google web page where you enter your password and grant vTiger access to your Contacts. Google then sends a token to vTiger that vTiger will use in lieu of a password. The metaphor Google uses is a valet key, which gives the valet limited access to your car. He can drive it for instance, but can not open the trunk.

Expect an announcement here and on our website in the next couple of weeks.

Google Contacts Sync

We've been working on a variety of Google Apps/vTiger Integrations for a while now. The first product we will release is a Contacts sync. We're working through some of the remaining issues at this point, but here's a preview of what is currently working.

The beauty of a Contact Sync with Google is that Contacts in Google can easily be linked to smart phones like the Blackberry and iPhone.

Our program is a fully automated 2-way sync between Google Contacts and vTiger Contacts. Sync settings are set on the user level, and the synchronization routine runs nightly. Let's take a look.

vTiger->Google Settings. Select a filter to determine which contacts are sent to Google. Choose a Group to receive Contacts.

The user can limit the Contacts that are sent to their Contact list by selecting an available Contact Search Filter. By default, this will only sync Contacts that are assigned to the current user. The user can also select which Google Contact Group will receive incoming Contacts.

Google -> vTiger Settings allow you to choose which Google Groups will send Contacts to vTiger. You don't have to share your Family Contacts with your colleagues :)

The Google to vTiger Settings allow you to select which Google Contact Groups will send Contacts to vTiger. This allows you to keep a list of Contacts in Google that you don't share with other vTiger Users.

Once these settings are configured, your Google Contacts will start syncing each night. Additions, modifications, and deletions made in Google or vTiger will be reflected in the other Contact list by the next day.

If you can't wait, you can run the sync immediately with the click of a button.

See more Boru customizations at our vtiger website.