Impact of Cloud computing on Business
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Impact of Cloud computing on Business
Added on 2020-12-18
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RESEARCH PROJECT (PART 2)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARYWith respect to carry present report, it could be said that cloud technologyimplementation is important perspective in business. In this regard, more systematic results andwork performance will be develop by Asda to ascertained significant advantages. Furthermore,report carry data analysis and findings with this from primary and secondary information.Primary information carry with questionnaire which help to conduct survey in the business. Atlast, recommendations and conclusion implement to perform more creative results in enterprise.
Table of ContentsLO 1.................................................................................................................................................3P1 Research proposal..................................................................................................................3P2 Appropriate research method to conduct primary and secondary data..................................8LO 2...............................................................................................................................................12P3 Conduct primary and secondary research with using appropriate methods in research .....12P4 Appropriate analytical tools to analysis research findings..................................................14LO 3...............................................................................................................................................20P5 Communicate research outcomes with audience.................................................................20LO 4 ..............................................................................................................................................28P6 Reflect on the effectiveness in research methods that applied to accomplish objectives....28P7 Alternative research methodologies.....................................................................................29REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................31
Topic: “To identify influence of cloud technology on business operations. A case study onAsda.”LO 1P1 Research proposalOverviewIt can be said that a business organisation carries its operations in order to make sure thatthey are able to achieve their stated limit of profitability and functionality. There is a crucial needfor organisation to undertake digital measures so that a competitive edge can be availed overrival organisation. A business environment provides numerous approach to implementation ofdigital tools however it depends upon organisational suitability to choose the most suitable one(Bodnar and Hopwood, 2012). This report will be focusing on the concept of cloud computingand its influence in the organisational process and practices.Background of researchAsda is a renowned supermarket retailer in the country which is known to operate inmore than 642 locations throughout the country. This organisation have been carrying out itsoperations since 1965 and have achieved approximately 2,166 GBP as their profits for the year2016. The organisation have been operating with a market share of approximately 16% marketshare and aims to capitalise opportunities of the market so that there is a positive impact on themarket share. This supermarket retailer have been making use of the cloud computing measuresand make sure that there is an enhancement of communication and alternation in the mannerinformation have been stored and shared with other personnel.Significance of researchIt is essential to conduct research so that a better understanding can be formed on thesubject. This research intents to identify role which has been played by the digital tools in anorganisation. Therefore it has become essential to identify views and opinions of differentmembers in this segment. The conducting research in this segment is crucial as it assists inidentifying response of related resources in an organisation and determining whether it isactually valuable to an organisation or not (Lin and Chen, 2012). The primary benefit is that itfacilitates decision making for an organisation as it clarifies existing circumstances. It will assistsan organisation in allocation of resources and making sure that better economic outcomes are
achieved. In context of this study, research attempts to identify the ease which has been cateredthrough digital tools in the organisation so that corrective actions can be formulated.Research AimsThe aim of research justifies intention of scholar with undertaking this study. The aims ofundertaking this study is, “To identify influence of cloud technology on business operations. Acase study on Asda.”Research ObjectivesResearch objectives can be considered as an attempt to resolve the research questions.They are helpful in determining the actions which will be undertaken by a researcher for thepurpose of reaching aim which has been formulated for this study. The formulation of specificobjectives is helpful in making sure that research outcomes are beneficial. The framework priorto formulation of research objectives is easier for the scholar. The major objectives for this studyare as follows: To understand concept of cloud technology in businessTo interpret challenges encountered by a business in implementation of businesstechnologyTo analyse influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of business informationResearch questionsThe research questions are an attempt through which research objectives are beingfulfilled ultimately leading to attainment of goals and objectives of this study. The majorresearch relating to this case study are as follows:Examine the concept of cloud technology in business. what are major challenges encountered by a business when implementing businesstechnology?Analyse influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of information.Literature reviewConcept of cloud Technology in businessThe concept of cloud technology in business in relatively newer, it is an approach whichhelps in a business organisation in manage computing with the help of internet. This conceptemphasizes use of third party storage for the purpose of storing crucial business information(Dhar, 2012). The term 'cloud' in this context is referred to internet which provides access to a
person with decent internet connection. Undertaking this concept will make an organisation morecapable when it comes to storing and accessing of information through virtual platforms.According to Son and Lee, (2011) cloud computing eliminates boundaries which has beenformulated on the geographical grounds. It is an undeniable fact that internet is redefining themanner in which operations are carried out, it is not only confined to alteration of organisationaloperations as it is helpful in improving the manner through which interaction with the society isfacilitated. Earlier, a business can only access data and information which is present in thehardware and software of a computer. The major impact which has been catered by cloudcomputing is minimizing importance of hardware and software which are not mobile. Cloud computing equips an individual with power to access data which has been placedover virtual platforms at anytime and anywhere. It has eliminated needs to store data on thesoftware with the system as information can be stored on the public servers. Therefore it isessential for an organisation to ascertain their need for cloud storage and build a platform whichis capable of fulfilling distinct requirements in terms of data and information storing (Wu and et.al, 2013). The organisation can choose from variety of options such as public, private and hybridserver on the basis of requirement of an organisation. The private cloud is more suitable fororganisation who focuses on data and ensures that sensitive information is to be preserved in theideal manner. Where as public platform are more suitable for organisation which preferred costsaving and flexible working of an organisation. The most crucial is hybrid platform, in whichsensitive information can be stored behind the firewall and and accessible situation is stored withminimal security. For instance: this organisation can save their emails on the public cloud andvital information of business on the private platforms. Therefore it is essential for a business toidentify its requirement and to make sure that most suitable server is being selected. There aremajorly three types of cloud computing service available for cloud computing are software as aservice (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and finally platform as a service (PaaS). As it isa mega corporation most suitable approach is Paas. In this server model an organisation have torent hardware, software and application environment. The organisation in this model possess amajor control on the technical and informational aspects and can be customised depending uponthe needs of an organisation. Challenges in implementation of business technology
It has been identified that change in context of a business organisation is never easy. Abusiness have to plan thoroughly and consider all the crucial element leading to smoothtransition in business structure or environment. It can be termed as a crucial feature as changeoriented organisation tends to last longer in the business environment and achieve better results.It is very important to consider major challenges in cloud computing implementation in theorganisation so that better results are achieved. There is a brief description of the majorchallenges which a business will be exposed to prior to implementation of digital technologysuch asLow digital literacy of employees: The primary challenge to which a business is exposedto is that employees working for the organisation are not literature when it comes to digitaltechnology. There is a large section in the organisation who is unaware of the digital measuresand technology which are to be addressed if a business attempts to use cloud computing in theorganisation (Jazdi, 2014). This emerges to be a monumental change which is to be managedeffectively by the management of an organisation. Company culture: the culture of an organisation refers to the values and beliefs whichdetermines the manner in which organisational work is being carried out. The culture isembedded in the roots of an organisation therefore not very easy to change or alter. According toLuftman and Zadeh, (2011) It can be termed as one of the biggest challenge to which a leader isexposed because actions, goals, practices and communication are interlocked in theorganisational environment and needs to be managed very carefully. Therefore incorporation ofdigital tools and measures will be very difficult as they are known to alter manner in whichbusiness practices and communication is being carried out. Budget availability: The availability of budget is referred to be an major challenge towhich a business organisation is exposed. There is an involvement of major costs in this segmenthave made organisations reconsider their plan of venturing into digital technology (Li and et. al.,2011). There is a needs to control costs of business as there are numerous costs involved in thisprocess such as cloud infrastructure, capacity planning and other relevant costs. Data security and privacy: it can be perceived that data security and protection is a majorchallenge for an organisation. There are numerous parties involved such as service provider, andcloud vendor which maximises risk and security concerns relating to data transfer. The serviceprovider are yet to consider importance which is being expected by the service provider. The
inclusion of large number of parties make it more difficult for organisation to secure andpreserve their data (Cegielski and et. al, 2012). Therefore it is very important to undertaken adetailed analysis of manner through which service provider preserves sensitive data andinformation.Incorporating with existing infrastructure: Another crucial challenge to which abusiness is ascertained is that infrastructure of cloud computing is not easy to incorporate withthe existing infrastructure of the company. There are numerous organisation who are dealingwith this situation at present. The benefits which are being catered by cloud computing will notbe achieved if an organisation is failing to incorporate them in existing infrastructure of thecompany. Therefore, it is very important to systematically plan and develop a strategy so that itassist an organisation into transitioning and attaining benefits which are being offered by digitaltools.Influence of cloud technology in storing and sharing of business informationIt has been identified cloud computing have become a common term among businessorganisations. According to CN Wee and YK Chua, (2013) Digital development measures havebeen influential to an organisation in the attainment of business efficiencies and competitiveadvantages in an organisations. There is a latest trend in the market which business organisationsare venturing in the market. The research stated that 69% of the business have been takingreliance of cloud computing platform at one point or another. The reason which has beenidentified is that organisation which has been taking reliance of the cloud platforms and investingin data have experience a rise of 53% in the revenue attained. The primary influence which canbe seen by an organisation is in context of data security. There is increase in the data usage byorganisation in 21st century as it is helpful in communicating and forming relationship with theconsumers throughout the selling process. The employees can make use of customer informationthrough their server while travelling and can further make use of information throughout theworld (Hsu, Ray and Li-Hsieh, 2014). The storing of information have become more securewhich makes an organisation which can be accessed remotely. There is an certain degree offlexibility which has been offered by cloud computing services. The company can make best useof local bandwidth to make sure that business demands are met in the defined manner. Theemployee can even make use of their smartphones to see the data and to make sure that staff whois not present in the office can use information stored on the cloud to stay up to date with the
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