Impact of Cloud Computing on Business Operations of Apple

Cloud Computing and
Apple
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ABSTRACT
Technology is evolving at fast pace so it si necessary for organisation to make use of recent
technologies for making sure that they sustain within the market for longer duration of time
frame. Cloud computing is a practice for making use of network of remote servers which are
hosted vai internet for storing, managing as well as processing data instead of personal computer
or a local server. Cloud computing is being utilised by organisations for delivering their services
but this dissertation will emphasise on impact that will be created by this on firms. Introduction
is initial section of this dissertation which involves research aims, objectives and questions.
Furthermore, literature review is conducted by making sue of distinct books, journals, articles
and different sources which are relevant to this study. Research methodoly is next section in
which different methods are utilised for collection data and quantitative method is being utilised
for doing this. Next part is findings and analysis in which different themes were created for
analysing the information. As a primary source of information questionnaire is being utilised and
as a secondary source literature review is used. Both the sources have assisted within carrying
out analysis of data related with cloud computing and its impact on performance of apple. At last
conclusion and recommendation have been furnished for determination of outcome of study that
has been attained.
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Table of Contents
ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................................2
Topic: “Cloud Computing and Apple”............................................................................................4
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................4
Overview of research...................................................................................................................4
Background of the research.........................................................................................................4
Problem statement.......................................................................................................................5
Research aim................................................................................................................................5
Research Objectives.....................................................................................................................5
Research Questions......................................................................................................................5
Statement of Hypothesis..............................................................................................................5
Rationale of the study..................................................................................................................6
Significance of the study.............................................................................................................6
Route map of research.................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW.........................................................................................8
Basic knowledge about the cloud computing in context of an organisation...............................8
Identification of positive impacts of cloud computing on business organisation......................11
Challenges that may face by Apple by using Cloud computing in their business operations.. .14
CHAPTER 3: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY...........................................................................18
CHAPTER 4: FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS...............................................................................28
CHAPTER 5: DISCUSSION........................................................................................................36
Discussion of findings...............................................................................................................41
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION, RECOMMENDATION AND REFLECTION...........................42
Conclusion.................................................................................................................................42
Reflection...................................................................................................................................43
Recommendation.......................................................................................................................43
Areas For further Research........................................................................................................44
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................46
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Topic: “Cloud Computing and Apple”
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Overview of research
Cloud computing is defined as on-demand accessibility of resources associated with
computer system that are liable for furnishing data storage as well as computing power without
any direct management via their users. Basically, this involves delivery of hosted services
through internet. This is used for describing data centre that comprises of tools and applications
like data storage, database, networking and servers (Jiang, Ma and Wei, 2016). Cloud furnishes
enhanced computing platform that assist individuals and firms to render their activities such as
expansion of modified software, utilisation of online storage space and creation of realistic
network environment. At present scenario, individuals have opted for making use of cloud
services within enhanced manner. This is being used by firms for minimising operational cost
and enhancing flow of cash. Like social news website makes use of storage space which is
furnished by Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud). It is web service that provides secured as
well as resizable computing capacity.
To understand the influence of cloud computing Apple Inc has been taken into account
which is an American multinational firm, who renders their services worldwide and was founded
on 1st April, 1976. They furnish their customers with wide range of products as well as services
which makes them leading within different industries. iCloud is being provided by Apple which
provides cloud storage along with synchronisation for user data. It enables users within storing
photos, music and documents on remote servers for downloading; sharing as well as managing of
their Apple devices are lost.
Background of the research
Cloud computing denotes delivery of computing services which comprises of database,
software, servers, analytics, intelligence, storage and networking via internet to furnish flexible
resources, economies and flexible resources (Kalaiprasath, Elankavi and Udayakumar, 2017).
Within this, user can pay for services which are being used by them which lead to minimisation
of operating cost and scale operations of business as per alterations which are made by them.
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Problem statement
Cloud computing comprises of resource pooling, on-demand self services, easy maintenance,
large network access, availability, automatic system, economical, security, pay as you go and
measured services. In distinct firms like Apple, makes use of cloud computing to deliver their
services as per required standards. But there are also certain restrictions which are imposed by
cloud computing like security aspects. Thus, problem of this research is identification of impact
that is created by cloud computing on the operations that are being conducted by organisation.
Both positive and negative aspects will be analysed to weigh which aspect will create huge
influence on productivity along with profitability of firm (Ahmed and Hossain, 2014). As
features rendered by cloud computing seems valuable for firm, it becomes essential for
organisation to have in-depth analysis of aspects through which their operations can be
amplified.
Research aim
“To identify the impact of Cloud computing on business operations of an organisation.” A
study on Apple.
Research Objectives
 To develop basic knowledge about the cloud computing in context of an organisation.
 To identify positive impacts of cloud computing on business organisation.
 To ascertain several challenges that may face by Apple by using Cloud computing in
their business operations.
Research Questions
 Develop basic knowledge about cloud computing context of an organisation.
 Identify positive impacts of cloud computing on business organisation.
 What challenges are faced by Apple by using Cloud computing in their business
operations?
Statement of Hypothesis
H0: Cloud computing creates an affirmative impact on performance as well as productivity of
overall organisation.
H1: Cloud computing leads to creation of pessimistic influence on productivity as well
performance of overall organisation.
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Rationale of the study
As technology is evolving it also creates a huge impact on ways in which firms render their
services. It is crucial to acknowledge this ways so that appropriate understanding can be
developed with respect to this. Within this study, influence of cloud computing on Apple will be
covered along with affirmatives associated with this. Furthermore, there are certain challenges
which will be faced by firms while shifting for new technologies or adapting to them within new
working structure. This will provide in-depth knowledge related with cloud computing as well as
ways in which this creates influence on services or operations of Apple. By carrying out this
research, researcher can enhance their skills in terms of data collection, time management and
team work. It is important for investigator to opt for effectual techniques and tools so that
appropriate quality can be achieved.
Significance of the study
This research is conducted as cloud computing is an emerging technology that can act as
major asset for an organisation. Effective usage of technology within firm will facilitate them to
carry out their operation in an affirmative way by having access of information globally, save
additional cost, have resources as per requirement and release them when they are not required
any more. They are some benefits of cloud computing that will aid Apple Inc to develop within
growing market by attaining adequate success (Jouini and et. al, 2012). This will lead the firm to
have improvised productivity along with performance level of their workforce.
Route map of research
The crucial part of research which aids readers within classification of relevant information
related with each chapter that is being studied is referred to as route map. In this section of
research, distinct chapters which will be included are mentioned beneath:
Chapter 1: Introduction: This implies introductory chapter or overview of activities
associated with dissertation. This activity comprises of the entire basis as well as relevant data
related with topic. With the assistance of this chapter, reader will have information related with
research aim, questions, objectives and background of study.
Chapter 2: Literature Review: This implies second chapter of research that is mainly
dependent on study done by other authors. Within this part of dissertation, wide number of
magazines, books, publication research, articles, etch sources are utilised. As they are liable for
supporting reader within recognition of opinions of author related with topic. In this section,
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distinct number of authors has furnished their view points and view on influence that is created
by cloud computing on operations carried out by organisation in terms of their performance
along with productivity (Jouini and et. al, 2012). Furthermore, major rationale of literature
review in research is identification of gaps within previous studies that have been conducted.
Chapter 3: Research Methodology: It implies third activity or chapter of dissertation
which entirely depends on research methods that have to be conducted. This section of research
comprises of distinct methods like secondary and primary methods for data collection.
Quantitative or qualitative research, philosophies, instruments and many other aspects related
with research. They denotes crucial methods that are liable for supporting researcher to gather
appropriate as well as relevant information related with peculiar topic.
Chapter 4: Findings and analysis: This is fourth activity of dissertation that is more
crucial as this aid within interpreting data or information related with topic. In this part of
research, frequency table will be formulated that will assist researcher within identification of
agreed as well as unagreed respondents in regards to latest study (Hashizume and et. al, 2013).
. In addition to this, within this chapter, distinct number of tables as well as graphs is being
formulated that are entirely dependent on frequency table or response attained from respondents.
Chapter 5: Discussion: This implies fifth activity that will be carried out within
dissertation which will furnish assistance to researcher for appropriate recognition of secondary
along with primary information. Literature review will be utilised for examination of secondary
information associated with the topic. On the other hand, questionnaire will aid researcher in
furnishing primary information or data in context of impact of cloud computing on productivity
and performance of organisation.
Chapter 6: Conclusion and Recommendation: This is the last task or chapter of
dissertation that is liable for supporting reader within identification of information related with
whether research objectives are attained or not (Jiang, Ma and Wei, 2016). This chapter depends
on research findings as well as analysis up to some extent. In addition to this, some suggestions
will also be rendered to organisation which is completely based on topic of study.
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CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW
This is crucial abstract of works that have been published on peculiar area. It is liable for
developing landscape for readers which furnish them complete understanding with respect to
development made within area. This type of landscape provides learner with information that
researcher has to assimilated from previous work done by authors in research field. The rationale
of literature review is to furnish excessive data which will aid within supporting new insight.
Within this section, information has been gathered by making use of secondary sources like
books, articles, internet, etc. This will furnish precise information and data related with peculiar
area as well as having affirmative results of research. Literature review is referred to as effectual
as well as systematic process that is applied by investigators for gathering in-depth information
related with current topic. The rationale behind this part is to identify gap along with conflicts
within previous studies that were conducted (Ashktorab and Taghizadeh, 2012). By identifying
those gaps it will become easy for researcher to fill them by carrying out further study. In this
section of dissertation each objective as well as questions will be addressed in an organised way.
It is crucial area of investigation that will aid within carrying out overall work in appropriate
way by examining existent data related with topic. Thus, the available information will assist
researcher to gain knowledge about subject that will enable to conduct research in desired
manner as well as draw valid conclusion. This part is considered as base for investigation as
within this efficacious theoretical perspective will be created that will assist within carrying out
tasks in a relevant way. Within this part, data is being gathered by making use of secondary
sources that comprises of published research articles, past investigation reports, newspapers and
journals. It is viably dependent on aims as well as objectives of investigation; thereby an
adequate theoretical framework will be developed by carrying out analysis of opinions and views
of distinct writers and authors (Chou, 2013). This dissertation is based on topic “Cloud
computing and Apple” which denotes that area of study is wider. For gathering information
about topic, opinions of different authors have been taken into consideration.
Basic knowledge about the cloud computing in context of an organisation.
According to Nabi, Jamwal and Padmanbh, (2020), the model which enables convenient,
ubiquitous and on-demand network access for shared pool of computing resources which can be
configured as well as rapidly provisioned and released via minimised efforts from management
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