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ITEC 625 - Cloud Computing For Business

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Cloud Computing (ITEC 625)

   

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ITEC 625 - In this document, we will discuss Cloud Computing for Businesses and its advantages and disadvantages. Cloud computing is a type of technology that allows users, in this example business firms, to store data on computers and then use it as a service.

ITEC 625 - Cloud Computing For Business

   

University of Maryland University College

   

Cloud Computing (ITEC 625)

   Added on 2020-03-04

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing for Businesses1.IntroductionCloud computing can be briefly described as a type of technology that allows users, in our case business firms, to store their data on servers and then access that information as a form of service. The idea of paying for computing services that can be offered by using large distributed computing facilities has been around for quite a while. However, its implementation to the extent that even the common user can access it, is a fairly new technology that emerged around 2007. In this research by exploring the essential characteristics, deployment models and service models of cloud computing, I will show the advantages and disadvantages brought about by cloud computing.2.Project ObjectiveThe purpose of this research is to list these advantages and disadvantage in details. Apart from listing them this research shows how these advantages and disadvantages are brought about and how each of them affects both the business firms that subscribe to their services. The findings of the research can be used by business firms as they try to figure what cloud services are best to subscribe to. It also gives them a chance to access the risk they could end up facing if they decide to apply cloud computing in their operations.3.Project ScopeThe scope of this research is limited to how cloud computing makes it easier for businesses tocarry out their operations and some of the challenges that cloud computing brings to business operations. There are various additional details given such as characteristics of cloud computing and its deployment models as I try to show how the advantages are brought about.This research is meant to be useful to all companies, whether big or small. 4.Literature Review
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Cloud Computing for BusinessesThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines cloud computing as a model for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable computing resources (such as networks, servers, storage, applications, and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released with minimal management effort or service provider interaction. (Mell, 2011). It can also be described as the access of shared resources stored in huge data centres by clients over the internet. (Babcock, 2010). Cloud computing technology is adopted by firms because it gives them the option of receiving services on demand and this in turn helps reduce amount of money spent on hardware and software resources. (Dubey and Wagle, 2007). The effect of this has had a hugeimpact on small and medium business firms, changing their cost structure totally.Cloud computing has several desirable features. They include: self-service, per-usage metered and billing system, elasticity and scalability and finally its customizable. According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, cloud computing has five essential characteristics. Some of these characteristics are similar to the features mentioned above. To some extent we can say that these characteristics are derived from the features mentioned above. The five essential characteristics are as follows:On demand self-services. This is seen where businesses can request for cloud servicesonline and pay for them without their being any human-interaction between them and the service providers.Broad network access. This means that all types of clients can access cloud services, itdoes not matter whether they are using thick or thin client interfaces to access the services. For example, it does not matter if you are using a smart phone or a high-end computing platform such as a mainframe computer, you can still access the services.
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