Cloud Based Organizations: A Discussion on Apple iCloud, Amazon Web Services, Google Docs, Windows Azure, and Salesforce.com

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Cloud Based Organizations
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction............................................................................................................................2
2. Discussion..............................................................................................................................2
2.1 Apple iCloud....................................................................................................................2
2.2 Amazon Web Services (AWS).........................................................................................3
2.3 Google Docs.....................................................................................................................4
2.4 Windows Azure................................................................................................................5
2.5 Salesforce.com.................................................................................................................6
3. Conclusion..............................................................................................................................7
4. References..............................................................................................................................9

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1. Introduction
The model of cloud computing environment provides a much flexible approach for
organizations. The cloud environment helps in providing security, savings of cost and flexible
methods of work within the organization. The report discusses on the transitioning of
Exchange to an application of cloud-based corporate work sector. In the recent times, there
are several cloud-based organizations, which are able to provide services to the organization
based on their needs of transitioning to the platform (Xiao, Song & Chen, 2013). The cloud
provides several form of secure services. Hence, the shift of important data to the cloud
platform would be helpful in supporting the services of the organization.
2. Discussion
Based on the decision of the organization for shifting to the cloud based platform,
there are some of the aspects, which should be taken into consideration. Some of the cloud
based organizations, which needs to be evaluated are:
2.1 Apple iCloud
The Primary Cloud Function of Apple iCloud
The primary function of iCloud is to store the important documents, files, photos,
videos, music and applications and thus keeping them updated across every devices. iCloud
would also allow the permissibility to locate a lost device.
The advantages of iCloud over other similar organizations is that the organization
provides unlimited capability of storage across all devices. The service is also extremely
handy and can be easily synced. They also provide high level of encryption for the safety of
users (Oestreicher, 2014).
The Cloud Computing Service Model

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The iCloud make use of the SaaS based cloud application.
The Deployment Model
The Apple iCloud employs the SaaS method of deployment. The iOS users are able to
activate their devices and configure their basic settings. iCloud represents a software based
product as these services are primarily delivered over the internet and empowers users for a
wide range of services.
Cloud Security
iCloud secures the information with the help of encryption during the transit of data.
The data stored within iCloud is encrypted with the use of secure form of tokens based on
authentication. iCloud also uses end-to-end encryption for sensitive information (Fernando,
Loke & Rahayu, 2013).
2.2 Amazon Web Services (AWS)
The Primary Cloud Function of AWS
The AWS offers a wide set of storage, global compute, analytics, database,
application and deployment services that would help the organization in providing lower
costs of IT, faster operations and scale operations.
The advantages of AWS is that it helps in enabling of companies for storage, shared
computing and other access to resources in a fast process and thus operating their personal IT
infrastructure (Tärneberg, Chandrasekaran & Humphrey, 2016).
The Cloud Computing Service Model
The AWS uses Elastic Compute Service or EC2, which is based on IaaS
(Infrastructure as a Service) (Varia & Mathew, 2014).