ENG1002 Research Journal: Cloud Storage Advantages and Disadvantages

This research journal explores the advantages and disadvantages of cloud storage, referencing five sources to provide a comprehensive overview. The journal entries include dates of access, APA-formatted bibliographic entries, informative summaries, and evaluations of each source's relevance to the project. Key aspects covered include the benefits of cloud computing for collaboration and business efficiency, risks associated with data protection and network vulnerabilities, applications in telemedicine, and the impact on small businesses. The journal also highlights the characteristics of cloud computing technology and emerging trends, providing a detailed analysis of its potential and challenges.

Cloud Storage: Advantage and Disadvantage
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March 10th 2019
Attaran, M. (2017). Cloud computing technology: Leveraging the power of the internet to
improve business performance. Journal of International Technology and Information
Management, 26(1), 112-137. Retrieved from
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1938528845?accountid=30552
The current journal helps in highlighting the utilization of innovative aspects of cloud computing
technology which helps in making easier collaboration between companies and has the potential
to create financial and operational benefits. The current study is useful as its information on
collaboration will help me to discuss the potential strategic benefit associated with cloud
computing technology and I will be using this in purpose section to reflect benefits of cloud
computing. The information in cloud computing trends section “Cloud computing technology
also improves collaboration by allowing dispersed groups of people to meet virtually and share
information. Cloud computing helps organizations realize major benefits in two main categories
of business and technology efficiency. CCT enables organizations to accelerate time to market
and increase business agility. However, these evolving cloud technologies and approaches can
create security gaps and human errors. There are other disadvantages that have been attributed to
implementation of the technology in businesses including platform inconsistency, network
vulnerability, data unreliability, and business discontinuity. ” will be used in writing the
advantage and disadvantage of cloud computing technology in my project.
March 10th 2019
Adineh, M., & Hariri, N. (2014). Risks identification and ranking in information technology
projects based on cloud computing. Arabian Journal of Business and Management
Review, 3(12), 216-227. Retrieved from
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1553534846?accountid=30552
The current study helps in identifying and analysing the relationships between various risks
factors which are evident in cloud computing technology. In current study the encounter strategy
is determined by level of risks and probability of their occurrence. In the study risks which are
associated with data protection and network breaks have received highest risk ratings and the
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strategies which are used to deal with these risks are determined as “totally avoidable” in nature.
The information in Threats of cloud computing technology section: “Utilizing cloud-based
programs leads to conditions that a transit from one cloud to another cloud or to an IT
environment will be almost impossible. Lack of standard synchronizing applications results in
the current flaw in transit capabilities and limited cooperation between clouds. Therefore,
transferring users' programs among clouds is a difficult job” will be used by me in disadvantage
section of my project to showcase the risk of using cloud computing technology in firms and to
identify strategies for risk compliance.
March 10th 2019
Gheorghe, M. (2014). Mobile cloud computing for telemedicine solutions. Informatica
Economica, 18(4), 50-61. Retrieved from
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1649081693?accountid=30552
The current study helps in highlighting the fact that mobile cloud computing is a significant
technology which helps in associating various emerging domains such as mobile and cloud
computing. The study highlights that mobile cloud combines with cloud computing into mobile
environment to tackle with obstacles which are associated with performance and security. The
information in Telemedicine application section: “Cloud computing and mobile cloud computing
represent the new IT approaches that offer new economic benefits, an efficient process of service
deployment and tight technological alignment with medicine goals. Due to the potential of cloud
computing, the healthcare industry can take advantage of this technology in order to develop
telemedicine solution which will help in the process of improving the quality and efficiency of
medical services.” will be used by me in my project to represent the application of cloud
computing technology in the development services of telemedicine applications in healthcare
sector.
March 10th 2019
Alijani, G. S., Fulk, H. K., Omar, A., & Tulsi, R. (2014). Cloud computing effects on small
business. The Entrepreneurial Executive, 19, 35-45. Retrieved from
https://search.proquest.com/docview/1645742728?accountid=30552
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The current study helps in highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing
technology in context of costs, security of data and availability of data for small business
organizations. The study reveals that a significant portion of small businesses consider cloud
computing technology as a reliable information management facility which is cost effective in
nature. The information in Background section: “For scalability, cloud computing offers
efficiency and utilization of resources based on a 'pay-as-you-go' model that can greatly benefit
small business by drastically decreasing their time to market as there are no initial cost barriers.
Location independence is another key benefit of cloud services. Advances in wireless technology
have made accessing the Internet on the move easier. Users can connect to their software
applications and store data and information instantly over the Internet resulting in freedom from
in-office infrastructure.” will be used by me to highlight the benefits of cloud computing in
Accessibility section of my project to discuss the convenience and ease of using this technology
for all size of business firms.
March 10th 2019
Attaran, M., & Woods, J. (2018). Cloud computing technology: A viable option for small and
medium-sized businesses. Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, 13(2), 94-
106. Retrieved from https://search.proquest.com/docview/2154506231?accountid=30552
The current study helps in establishing the fact that cloud computing technology is one of the
newest and innovative ways of leveraging the potential of internet to provide infrastructure and
software solutions for various small and medium sized business organizations. The study reveals
that various small and medium sized business around the world are rapidly adopting cloud
computing technology to gain competitive advantage. The information in Essential Cloud
Characteristics section : “On-demand self-service. Server time, network storage, and other
computing resources are obtained and configured as needed. No human interaction with the
service provider is required. Broad network access. The service is accessed over a network using
multiple platforms (e.g., mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and workstations). Resource pooling.
Resources are pooled to serve multiple users. No user has exclusive use of the underlying
hardware or software resources Physical and virtual resources are assigned and reassigned
dynamically according to demand. Rapid elasticity. Resources scale rapidly up and down with
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demand, since they are elastically provisioned and released. Measured service. Metering is used
to automatically optimize resource use (e.g., storage, processing, bandwidth, and active user
accounts). There is a direct relationship between use and cost.” will be used by me in
Background section of project to discuss the characteristics of cloud computing technology and
for highlighting the upcoming technologies and trends.
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