Application of Cloud Based Solutions and Agile Methodologies in Auto-Parts Business Course 2022

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Application of Cloud Based Solutions and Agile Methodologies in Auto-Parts Business
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Introduction
Cloud-based solutions can be defined as storage and resources that can be accessed by an
organization over the internet. Currently, many industries have incorporated cloud-based
solutions into their daily activities (Liu, Chang, Han, Trivedi & Rodríguez, 2018). On the other
hand, agile methodology is one of the techniques that is used in software development. It
involves evaluation of the system by the stakeholders, and afterwards, changes are taken into
consideration in the next release. The main aim of this report is to identify cloud-based solutions
and agile methodology that can be applicable in development of the proposed auto-house
warehouse management system.
Cloud Based Solutions
Software as a Service (SaaS)
SaaS is one of the cloud-based solutions that enables companies and organizations to
access host applications over the internet. These applications can only be accessed by approved
users (Seethamraju, 2015). Regarding auto-spares management system, SaaS applications can be
used to enhance relationship between the management and the customers. This will be achieved
through incorporation of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) technology that is cloud
based. Also, SaaS applications will be used to enhance collaboration among employees.
Strengths of SaaS
 Automatic updates. SaaS applications will reduce the burden of buying new software
since there are updates that can be installed automatically.
 Easy accessibility to company services. The customers of auto-parts business will access
services of the company with ease as long as there is an internet connection Scalable

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usage. The SaaS applications enable customers to view more features when the demand
arises (Seethamraju, 2015).
 Less costly. The company will only pay a subscription fee to access hosted applications.
Therefore, saving the costs that could have been incurred by purchasing necessary
hardware (Seethamraju, 2015).
Weaknesses of SaaS
 Slower speeds. Generally, client/server applications are faster than SaaS applications.
This will hinder management from accessing information in real-time.
 Connectivity requirements. SaaS applications may lead to data unavailability because of
low internet connection. Hence, hindering business operations.
 Less control. The company will have less control over hosted applications as compared to
tailored applications (Tiwari & Joshi, 2016).
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
IaaS is a cloud-based solution that enables customers to outsource hardware and network
components. One of the characteristics of IaaS include dynamic scaling (Liu et al., 2018).
Regarding the proposed auto-parts business system, IaaS will enable management to access
computing infrastructure over the internet.
Strengths of IaaS
 Cost saving. IaaS will reduce the burden of purchasing necessary hardware that are
required for running software applications. Also, IaaS providers maintain the equipment
(Madni, Latiff & Coulibaly, 2016).