UUNZ - Global Information Systems Strategy: Telelink Cloud Solution

This case study examines Telelink, an Auckland-based telecommunications company, facing infrastructure overload and service disruptions due to its local data center. The study analyzes the total cost of ownership (TCO) and labor costs, identifies associated risks, and recommends migrating to a cloud-based server, specifically Amazon AWS. The analysis includes various deployment models, migration strategies such as lift-and-shift, and cost assessments. It validates the business case through return on investment (ROI) and quality of service indicators. The document compares the implications of doing nothing, migrating only critical aspects, and migrating the entire database, concluding that a complete migration offers the most benefits in terms of enhanced services, security, and long-term cost-effectiveness, despite a higher initial investment. The study references several academic sources to support its findings.