...Perform Preliminary Migration Planning 4) Manage the Migration - Pre-Migration Planning -Migrate to Cloud Based Infrastructure -Decommission Legacy systems - Optimize for the Cloud - Maintain and Improve 5) Formalize Architecture Review Board process - Profile IT Systems -Review Business Impact Analysis -Formalize Future State Architecture 6) Manage Vendor Selection / Contracting -Develop Detailed requirements - Release RFPs and evaluate CSPs -Selects CSPs and Establish Contracts 7) Manage Enterprise Cloud Migration and Modernization -optimize re-architect systems for the cloud - monitor performance and service levels - Use cloud Maturity Model to evaluate Organizations and Improve Manage the Migration Key Activities Determine authority, scope and goals of the ARB (or review and update if already established) Formalize and document processes and procedures for the HUD Architecture Review Board (ARB) Establish governance structure to review modernization projects and determine alignment with cloud migration efforts and alignment with business impacts/needs Oversee vendor selection process and contract establishment Oversee cloud migration activities • Re-prioritize initiatives based on business needs, IT constraints, and security level • Review cost / benefit analysis for cloud migration initiatives • Review initiative specific migration plans • Oversee initiative migration activities • Monitor cloud service provider to ensure compliance...
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...Dublin Institute of Technology ARROW@DIT Dissertations School of Computing 2010-09-01 Cloud Computing:Strategies for Cloud Computing Adoption Faith Shimba Dublin Institute of Technology, faith.shimba@gmail.com Recommended Citation Shimba, F.:Cloud Computing:Strategies for Cloud Computing Adoption. Masters Dissertation. Dublin, Dublin Institute of Technology, 2010. This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Computing at ARROW@DIT. It has been accepted for inclusion in Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ARROW@DIT. For more information, please contact yvonne.desmond@dit.ie, arrow.admin@dit.ie. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons AttributionNoncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 License School of Computing Dissertations Dublin Institute of Technology Year Cloud Computing:Strategies for Cloud Computing Adoption Faith Shimba Mr. Dublin Institute of Technology, faith.shimba@student.dit.ie This paper is posted at ARROW@DIT. http://arrow.dit.ie/scschcomdis/1 — Use Licence — Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 1.0 You are free: • to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work • to make derivative works Under the following conditions: • Attribution. You must give the original author credit. • Non-Commercial. You may not use this work for commercial purposes. • Share Alike. If you alter, transform, or build upon this work, you may distribute the resulting work only under a license identical...
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...Cloud Computing Tutorial CLOUD COMPUTINGTUTORIAL Simply Easy Learning by tutorialspoint.com tutorialspoint.com i ABOUT THE TUTORIAL Cloud Computing Tutorial Cloud Computing provides us a means by which we can access the applications as utilities, over the internet. It allows us to create, configure, and customize the business applications online. This tutorial will take you through a step-by-step approach while learning Cloud Computing concepts. Audience This reference has been prepared for the beginners to help them to understand the basic-to-advanced concepts related to Cloud Computing. This tutorial will give you enough understanding on Cloud Computing concepts from where you can take yourself to a higher level of expertise. Prerequisites Before proceeding with this tutorial, you should have basic knowledge of Computers, Internet, Database and Networking concepts. Such basic knowledge will help you in understanding the Cloud Computing concepts and move fast on the learning track. Copyright & Disclaimer Notice All the content and graphics on this tutorial are the property of tutorialspoint.com. Any content from tutorialspoint.com or this tutorial may not be redistributed or reproduced in any way, shape, or form without the written permission of tutorialspoint.com. Failure to do so is a violation of copyright laws. This tutorial may contain inaccuracies or errors and tutorialspoint provides no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the site or its...
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...Introduction Cloud computing has the potential to change the face of the Information Technology (IT) industry. Industry experts maintain that the cloud will eventually become a primary component of computing activities conducted over the Internet. Presently, major corporations like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and IBM have embraced this trend and are using the technology to enhance IT supported services. As the number of benefits and potential uses of the technology grows, the funding earmarked for assessments and implementation of cloud services will likely multiply. Cloud computing consists of immense benefits that allows end users to utilize services that include infrastructure, applications, data storage capacity. Last year, the Brookings Institution released a study that endorses the benefits of cloud computing to the government. The writer of the study, Darrell West, who is the vice president and director of government studies at Brookings, stated in the paper, “that agencies that have moved to the cloud generally enjoyed 25percent to 50 percent savings on their IT cost. For the federal government as a whole, this translates into billions in cost savings, depending on the scope of the transition” (West, 2011). Cloud computing consist of a network of servers that run services that are operated as shared platforms. The characteristics of cloud computing include on-demand services, pay-per-use services, broadband network access, multi-tenancy, rapid elasticity and scalability...
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...inefficiencies negatively impact the Federal Government’s ability to serve the American public. Cloud computing has the potential to play a major part in addressing these inefficiencies and improving government service delivery. Amtrak, one of top client for Lockheed Martin is facing similar challenges to reduce the cost of IT infrastructure maintenance in their data center operations. Lockheed Martin has a unique cloud model which is focused on providing solutions as a service based on a mission focused approach to secure cloud delivery. They have successfully implemented cloud services for many clients. This study specifically focused on implementing the cloud computing strategy and services provided by Lockheed Martin that can significantly help Amtrak to provide highly reliable, innovative services in an efficient manner and at the same time reduce IT operating costs. Interviews were conducted with key business stakeholders at Amtrak and also with some of the IT project team members to learn about the existing data center model set up, data storage, and the hardware and software applications that are currently used. Interviews were also conducted with employees to understand the perception of cloud system infrastructure services and how it can help them. This report concludes that Lockheed Martin is deeply involved in delivery of cloud computing services to his clients and will provide a unique cloud computing framework that can benefit Amtrak. The challenge at Amtrak is that even...
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...purpose of this report is to outline the advantages and disadvantages of cloud- based CRM and SCM solutions, how it can enhance a business’ customer relationships and supply chain as well as balancing the risks of the use of this technology with the benefits. This report will firstly illustrate the benefits and disadvantages of implementing a cloud-based CRM and SCM solutions, in comparison to traditional on-site processes to assist Forever 21 in making a decision whether to use these CRM and SCM solutions or not. It will then describe how CRM and SCM solutions can maintain customer relationships and retention through the leveraging of an enhancing the efficiency of supply chain management and tailoring the product range through the use of these technologies. This report will accentuate the security, ethics and privacy issues that are associated with cloud-based CRM and SCM solutions. A recommendation of a specific vendor for cloud-based CRM and SCM solutions will then be provided to assist the CIO of Forever 21 in making a decision which is most suitable to a retail business such Forever 21. Table of Contents Executive Summary 2 Introduction 4 Supply Chain Management 4 Benefits of a cloud-based SCM solutions 4 Drawbacks of a cloud-based SCM Solution 5 Customer Relationship Management 5 Benefits of cloud-based system CRM solutions 6 Drawbacks of cloud-based CRM solutions 6 Leveraging Cloud-based SCM and CRM solutions to Improve Business Strategy 7 Enhancing...
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...Cloud Computing Service for all most everything | Submitted To:Dr. Richard EganSubmitted By:Team 2 | Table of Contents Cloud computing 2 Introduction 2 Definition of Cloud Computing 3 Services Models of cloud computing 4 Software as a Service (SaaS): 4 Platform as a Service (PaaS): 5 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): 5 Deployment Model of cloud computing 5 Public Cloud: 5 Private Cloud: 6 Community Cloud: 6 Hybrid Cloud: 6 Challenges of cloud computing 7 Benefits 7 Implementation Plan 9 How Does Data Stay Safe in the Cloud? 9 Are your applications ready to run on cloud? 9 Will you able to receive customer support for the service? 10 Client considerations for Best Practices during Implementation and Deployment 10 Implementation Strategy 10 Cloud architecture: 10 Market Analysis 11 Important Questions to be address by management 11 Implementation Cycle 12 References (Author, Year) 14 Cloud computing Introduction Whenever technology changed or company move to new business plan, it costs them and many of these companies cannot afford in current economic environment. And most of the time all the investments are not useful at the same time. They wish to “pay for what they use” services and use their efforts and money in main business to add value to it. So these challenges and expectations cause the born of cloud computing.Cloud Computing provides a simple, economicaland efficient way to access servers, storage, databases and a broad set of application...
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...Why Cloud Computing Matters to Finance By Ron Gill, CMA, CFM When was the last time you upgraded your ERP system? If the answer is “not in recent memory,” then you aren’t alone. About two-thirds of mid-sized businesses are running old versions of their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system—in some cases, it’s software that’s three or more versions old. This is the legacy of decades of on-premise (in-house) software deployments, incremental releases that never seemed worth the pain of a major upgrade migration project, and fear of losing critical customization. January 2011 I S T R AT E G I C F I N A N C E 43 TECHNOLOGY But in the midst of rapidly changing revenue recognition rules and a constantly evolving regulatory environment, it’s more important than ever to have your business systems reflect the current business environment. At NetSuite, at the time of this writing (December 2010), we’re running the company on the current version of NetSuite’s cloud ERP solution—2010.2—that was released in October 2010. In fact, every other business running its financials on NetSuite’s cloud ERP—from the smallest business that started using it more than 10 years ago to the largest enterprise that signed up last quarter—is also running on the latest version of the software. In contrast, the fact that the bulk of finance organizations are running traditional, on-premise accounting systems that are too painful to upgrade is just one data point that the era of cloud computing...
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...Technology to advance sales for Nutz n Boltz Hardware Corporation Mohsin Ahsan Managerial Applications of Information Technology 535 Keller Graduate School of Management August 1, 2013 Professor Jorge Echavarria Technology to advance sales for Nutz n Boltz Hardware Corporation 1.0 Abstract This paper will address the role of information systems in a new startup hardware store, Nutz n Boltz Corporation. The company intends to utilize its ability to use information technology and ability to implement corporate strategies and achieve its corporate goals as well. The company has decided to invest heavily in information systems to achieve several strategic objectives: operational excellence, services, customer and supplier intimacy, improve decision making, competitive advantage, and survival. In order for the start-up hardware business to be successful, the company will have to overcome several obstacles. There are several methods and options that the company can choose from. This paper addresses each problem and then discusses the best solutions that will tackle each problem. These solutions will allow the company to be successful. 2.0 Brief Company Background Nutz n Boltz Corporation is a hardware store located in downtown Los Angeles, California. The business is a startup. Their mission is to put their customers first by providing the best customer service, most complete selection, and the highest in stock level at the right price through friendly, motivated...
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...Chapter 5 – Case Study Should businesses move to the cloud? 1. Cloud computing is defined as a system in which software (apps, programs, maintenance tools etc.) are used via an Internet connection. It provides a lot of advantages. The most important one that I could find was that it promotes global trade by providing an online marketplace. This has made globalization look completely different from what it looked like a couple of decades ago. It makes buying products easy as multiple vendors and suppliers can be looked up within an instant, instead of making different phone-calls or visiting different stores. A significant business advantage is that it lets businesses cut major costs. Cloud computing also enables remote access, and increases efficiency by eliminating duplication and errors. Also, maintenance of cloud computing is significantly cheaper than fixed assets like buildings and land. 2. Cloud computing has a few disadvantages as well. Applications based on cloud computing depend on the service provider for maintenance usually, and if something were to go wrong with the providers systems, the users will not be able to access the data or operate on their usual terms; this is a huge drawback. The security of this sensitive information is also at risk if there are errors or hacking attacks made on the server systems for cloud computing. Security is a key issue that is being tackled on an everyday basis. Also, most users get uploading and downloading privileges, so...
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...Contents Introduction 1 Management Information System 1 Cloud Computing 3 Defining Cloud Computing 3 Cloud Service Models 4 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 4 Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) 4 Software -as-a-Service (SaaS) 5 Cloud Delivery Models 5 Public Cloud 5 Private Cloud 6 Hybrid Cloud 6 Challenges and Outstanding Issues 6 Loss of IT-control 7 Data Management 7 Privacy and Legal 7 Performance and QoS 8 Security 9 Conclusion 11 Introduction : Information recognized as essential for human life , where it helps to make choices and decisions in every activity . Nowadays, organizations needs information to be able to achieve its goals and maintain for survive. In business , management requires to planning , directing , controlling , making decisions and solving problems in efficient and effective way . information systems helps managers to do these functions by providing timely , accurate and relevant information . for this reason organizations investing in information systems and technology in order to achieve the most important objectives for any business through improving businesses operations efficiency and productivity which leads to customer returning and purchasing more and gaining high profits. Also , it enables to create new products and services such as ; iTunes music service . in same context , it helps mangers to make decisions with real time information which is reflected on organization's performance. As a result , firms...
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...|RESEARCH PROPOSAL | |On | |CLOUD COMPUTING AND SECUTITY | |Submitted | |for Ph.D. Approval | | | | | |By Mr. MBANZABUGABO Jean Baptiste(BE,MSSE,MCA) | TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT..................................................................................................3 1. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................4 1. GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY.................................................................................................. 5 2. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES .......................................................................5 2. LITERATURE REVIEW ...........................................................................6 3. METHODOLOGY...
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...Health did create security measures to ensure that only the proper people can access the information. Doctor’s and nurses when they first arrive to work they sign on by inserting a smart card which contains that doctors or nurses credentials, once the smart card is inserted the end user still also has to supply their login and password. The help ensures that if a card is lost or stolen a random person or a different doctor or nurse is not able to use and look at other patient information. Question Think about your school. How could it use the ThinIdentity solution to support the needs of (1) faculty and (2) students such as yourself. Your answer Columbia College could put in place something similar to what Denver Health did. In this type of solution it could be a one stop shop for both students and faculty for anything that is Columbia College related. Both students and faculty could use it for quick access to student records. As a student I could then see if what classes are open, if any are available to audit, etc. all from the thin client. It would also allow for the faculty to have greater manageability. Question In thinking about cloud computing (focusing on the public cloud), what role could it play in business continuity planning for Denver Health? That is, how could the public cloud act as a backup for Denver Health’s private cloud? Your answer The public cloud could be an option for Denver Health’s business continuity planning. The public cloud could be used as...
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...SECURITY PROBLEMS FOR CLOUD - BASED COMPUTING Journal Article Review Narasimha Raju, Bhargava Salaka SECURITY PROBLEMS FOR CLOUD - BASED COMPUTING Journal Article Review Narasimha Raju, Bhargava Salaka 2014 2014 Introduction Cloud computing is a most important kind of information establishment, it is an alternate arrangement of activity to give prevalent, insignificant exertion preparing and data organizations, supporting distinctive assortments of information application. The fast change of distributed computing has brought a plan of non-standard security dangers, and put forth an alternate and higher enthusiasm to information security. Cloud computing and its Security Issues Cloud Computing also known as distributed computing is rethinking the on - demand use of remotely put and particularly available processing assets to the customer. Tragically, while the various budgetary and mechanical purposes of investment are clear, the migration of key division orders to the cloud has been confined due to a noteworthy centerpiece: the absence of quantifiable estimations to survey the tradeoffs (attributes, issues and the commercial concerns) of security. Despite the obvious worth of estimations in unique circumstances to survey such tradeoffs, a formal and standard - based system for the having a tendency to of security estimations in the cloud is a much harder and is an open issue. Moreover considering the constant investigation with relationship like the cloud security...
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...Robin L. Wakefield (2012) examined another aspect of Cloud Computing. They highlighted the success factors for deployment of cloud computing. Cloud vendor and organization relationship has been characterized as the most important factor which ultimately provides a competitive advantage to the organization. They also found that in successful deployment organization are able to focus on their core competencies which help to reduce the expenses. Additionally how Cloud Computing reduces the IT expenses and operating cost of the business. There is no need to hire skilled employees and there is no need to maintain outdated equipment. The researchers also identified the movement of organizations towards Cloud Computing in order to achieve the competitive advantage. (Garrison, Kim, & Wakefield, 2012) Joshua Gold (2012) pointed out risks associated with Cloud Computing. The researcher reported two cases of security breach. In one of the case hackers actually had a legitimate account set up with the cloud-computing site. Both cases caused the loss of billion dollars and loss of customer confidence on Cloud Computing. The author suggested firms to ask for insurance, warranties and indemnity protection from cloud service companies. The researcher also identified the Data security strategy, it was suggested to perform due diligence before considering for the deployment of Cloud Computing. Meetings with cloud provider, conducting security audits, seeking the names of references and then...
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