Google employees use many of the tools Google produces. They even have launched an internal “dogfood” campaign in 2006. But what they see may be newer versions of the services than those released to the outside.

If a Google employee encounters trouble with any Google tool, they can call their internal support hotline named “Tech Stop.” The hotline promises 24-hour availability.

That’s awesome to hear that Google eats its own dogfood! That means the products they produce are being used by their own employees. Truly amazing. Can’t say that many software shops eat their own dogfood. Furthermore, their inhouse support is awesome. Here’s more details on what’s going on inside Google’s intranet and their remote offices.

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