Cloud Based Solution Assignment

Running head: CLOUD BASED SOLUTIONS 1
Commonwealth Government ‘My Health Record’ project
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September 2, 2022

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Introduction
As organizations are constantly facing harsh operation conditions, the concepts of
outsourcing IT services, lean management and agility are becoming more popular. Essentially,
these concepts improve functionalities and cost, outcomes that facilitate any change experienced
by enterprises. Similarly, the project at hand aims to improve the accessibility and availability of
health services. My Health Record Project will facilitate both patients and health practitioners in
their roles by readily availing the relevant information. A modern information system may meet
this requirement but its collaboration with a cloud infrastructure boosts its convenience. At the
same time, it also helps in the management of IT resources as they regularly change. As such,
this report highlights all the affiliated elements of this health project together with its link to
cloud computing.
Vendor Solution
Several vendors can provide the necessary resources to meet the needs of My Health
Record project. In this section, this report analyses some of these organizations and their
respective features.
IBM: As outlined in its business objective, IBM offers holistic systems strategies through
the robust management of ICT resources. Similarly, its services collaborate with the cloud
environment which enhances its suitability.
Key features:
 IBM business catalog stretch over 120 services that include data management,
networking, and security among many others, therefore would facilitate all the project’s
functions.

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 Its services also include various deployment models, from public to private, a function
that would allow the system used to be implemented based on the individual’s needs.
 Scalable resources through cloud infrastructure, a feature that enhances system’s
adaptability.
 Redundant services thus no possibility of single point failures.
 IBM services also include security management, a function that enables the customer to
host various backups in the leased infrastructure.
 Finally, the company is constantly rebranding itself which facilitates innovation and
growth (IBM, 2018).
Microsoft: As the most popular provider of computer-based system, Microsoft is a
reliable brand that can easily meet the needs of the end user. Moreover, through its facilities, it
can enhance those of the developed project.
Key features:
 Dedicated account managers thus any system developed is managed by a unique
individual, thus assuring the user of a consistent functionality.
 Architecture advisors who enhance a system’s function as they are familiar with the
market trends more so, the existing system challenges.
 Service Level Agreement (SLA) which assures the user of 100 percent availability be it
through its cloud resources or purchased systems.
 Scaling support which would help My Health Record project increase or reduce its
functionalities.
 Supported OS, which can integrate with all systems developed. Therefore, no additional
support or service is needed to link the project with the underlying system infrastructure.