Continental Consulting Limited: Cloud Technology Impact Project Report

This report, focusing on Continental Consulting Limited, investigates the impact of cloud technology on small businesses. The report begins with an introduction to digital technology and its importance, followed by the project's aims and objectives. Task 1 outlines the project's goals, including the analysis of cloud technology's effect on information sharing and storage. A project management plan covering cost, scope, time, quality, communication, resources, and risk is presented, along with a work breakdown structure and Gantt chart. Task 2 details the application of qualitative and quantitative research methods, including questionnaires. The report further analyzes research data and provides recommendations based on the findings. The conclusion summarizes the value of the research in meeting the project objectives. The report employs primary research methods, including questionnaires, to gather data and analyze the impact of cloud technology on the business operations of Continental Consulting Limited. It addresses the significance of cloud technology in enhancing business activities and operations, along with the challenges faced during its implementation.

MANAGING
SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
PROJECT

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1 Project aims and objectives....................................................................................................1
P2 Project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication,
resources and risk........................................................................................................................3
P3 Work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart........................................................................4
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
P4 Small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods.................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................8
P5 Research and data using appropriate tools and techniques....................................................8
P6 Recommendations as a result of research and data analysis..................................................1
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................1
P7 Value of undertaking the research to meet stated objectives.................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................2
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................3
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INTRODUCTION
Managing a successful business project is a main key for achieve desired outcome from
project. In project large amount of the resources are included but if company is not able to
complete it in proper time period then it can develop negative affect on business. Digital
technology refers to electronic systems, tools, resources and devices which store, generate and
process the data. Small business organisations rely on the technology to help them to operate on
regular basis (Ahmed Dine Rabeh, Jimenez-Jimenez and Martínez-Costa, 2013). Technology has
potential to impact on small firms in a positive manner. This present report is based on
Continental Consulting Limited. It is consultancy and Research firm. Its main work is the
Business Process Re-engineering and also existing consumers involve small and medium
production firms. Under this mention report will discuss about the project aims and goals for
selected project. Small scale investigation conduct through applying the quantitative and
qualitative methods of research for meeting the project objectives and aims will also be
mentioned in given report.
TASK 1
P1 Project aims and objectives
Project is combination of people and resources with various expertise as well as skills
working to attain the particular objective for specific period of time. It depends on better
resources planning and manpower. For completion of project, objectives are necessary and
without them project is incomplete. It is a responsibility of project management to focus on
achieve the set tasks and objectives with in given time period. The main purpose behind doing
this project is to know about the effectiveness of digital technology to small size firms for
conduct business operations. In this present time period, digital technology plays an essential
role in making the business operations as well as activities (Eckerson, 2010). Continental
Consulting Limited is Business Process Re-engineering and current consumers consist the small
and medium size organisations which are located in London. This company uses the latest or
new equipments, IT facilities and computers. The main objective of this organisation is to
enhance the sales as well as profit of company. There are many different technology at market
place such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things, social media, cloud technology etc. But
Continental Consulting Limited company uses the cloud technology in its business. Cloud
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technology refers to the information technology that able the ubiquitous access to share the group
of configurable system and high level of services which can provide the better outcomes (Hutter
and et. al., 2013). It is helpful in reduce the expenses and increase the speed of cloud computing
services. It gives simple method to access storage, database, server and also application broad set
services over Internet.
Tittle: 'The impact of digital technology supporting small business growth and innovation: A
case study of Continental Consulting Limited .'
Background of the Project
In this modern era, use of digital technology enhancing day by day. It has big affect to
capture the large market share and growth rate. Digital technology gives better opportunity for
using the different methods to investigation regarding the competitors, consumer linking,
industry unit and many others. It gives opportunity to firm to know about the demand and needs
of consumers along with the current market trends. Continental Consulting Limited faces some
issues or complexities at the time of executing Cloud Technology in business. This company use
the cloud technology to share the computing resources rather than the personal devices as well as
local servers to handle the applications (Smith, 2011). It taking the services and also move them
from outside firewall of company.
Aim: To analyse an impact of Cloud technology on share and store information of business. A
case study on Continental Consulting Limited.
Objectives:
 To determine impact of cloud technology on productivity or growth of business.
 To evaluate significance of cloud technology on increase efficiency of business activities
as well as operations.
 To identify complexities which Continental Consulting Limited face at the time of
execute Cloud Technology on business.
Questions:
 What is impact of cloud technology on productivity or growth of business?
 What is significance of cloud technology on increase efficiency of business activities as
well as operations?
 What complexities Continental Consulting Limited face at the time of execute Cloud
Technology on business?
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P2 Project management plan that covers aspects of cost, scope, time, quality, communication,
resources and risk
The project management is an application of different process like organising, planning,
staffing and controlling activities for achieve the set objectives. Techniques and tools related to
project management were executed in systematic manner (Crane and Matten, 2016). The scope
of project is based on the cost, quality and time, Under this, project manager aids in deliver the
better outcomes of work with in allocated budget and time. To execute the technology in
business, there is a requirement to management of Continental Consulting Limited to develop an
effective plan related with the various aspects. It is a responsibility of project manager to prepare
a plan and implement at workplace. All aspects are necessary to make the business project
successful and also improve the business operations of an organisation. There are various aspects
necessary for incorporate the plan like costs, communication, risk, scope, resources, quality.
These all are mention below as above:
Scope- Under this, scope of project is broad because company implement the cloud
technology in business because it helps in share as well as store the data of company safe and
secure. It is helpful in reduce the cost of operations and also minimize the time.
Cost- Execution of cloud technology need more investment. As Continental Consulting
Limited is small size company so it need to arrange the more funds to use this kind of technology
at workplace. In context to finish the project, there is a need of some amount (Gebauer,
Edvardsson and Bjurko, 2010). There are different factors on which the project cost is depend
like risk estimates, resources, material bills and many others.
Activities Budget (￡) Expenditure (￡)
Project budget 10000
Material purchase:
Procure software 200
Procure hardware 500
Printer, paper and other materials 150
Labour & service cost:
Expert for research and planning (1 person) 3000
Expert for project execution 2500
Internet service (12 months) 1000
Website development 1500
Subscription & ads to social networks 800
Others 350
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Total 10000 10000
Time- Product of deliverable project need actual time. It is regarded until end of project.
It is necessary that time should be allotted on the basis of set activities or tasks. In addition to
this, project manager use the proper plan related to time management for control and manage the
project. It will help in develop the positive impact on productivity and profit level of company in
an effective manner.
Quality- Use of cloud computing technology gives better opportunities related to various
aspects of an investigation. It helps in understand about demand of consumers and also provide
the better quality of services in order to attract them (Incelli, 2013). The main aim of quality
management is to assure processes which are followed in correct manner and assures about
complete the project with better quality. It helps in assure all activities of project in an effective
manner.
Communication- It is a necessary aspect that need at the time of conduct the project in an
organisation. Communication management is a procedure of systematic planning, executing and
monitoring all communication channel. It is necessary that communication should be proper at
workplace because it helps in completing the project with in given period of time.
Risk and resources- Risk is more involved in any project and under this, project is more
impacted. It includes the required steps which are taken through project management in order to
overcome from possible obstacles as well as risk in project in future context. On the other hand,
resources are necessary for doing the research in systematic way. In resource management
include utilisation of resources, request outcomes and availability of resources.
P3 Work breakdown structure and a Gantt chart
Work breakdown structure and also Gantt chart both are required for project. Is necessary
for company to execute them in the project (Lai and Ong, 2010). With the help of this firm is
able to perform its business operations as well as activities to attain the set objectives with in
given time period.
Work breakdown structure- It proposed the graphical nature that aids the project
manager to predict outcomes which are based on the different scenarios. The manager of
Continental Consulting Limited use Work Breakdown structure in order to breakdown the
projects in toe the manageable components. With the help of using this structure, manager can
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segment its large project in to the small parts so that employees can complete them with in a
given time period and without face any kind of difficulty. It gives necessary framework for the
detailed cost neglecting as well as control with giving the proper guidance for the schedule
development along with the control.
Gantt chart- Under this type of chart include begin and finish dated of projects along with the
activities. It helps the employees to conduct activities on the basis of set time. It is simple to use
the structure that displays visual graphical representation of the large size projects and them
broke them in to the small pieces with spread each activities (Otley and Emmanuel, 2013). It
helps in monitor progress of large project and motivate the team members to finish projects.
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Illustration 1: Work break down structure

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TASK 2
P4 Small-scale research by applying qualitative and quantitative research methods
Under the project management, research is conducted to gather information and data
concerned with particular topic. Data and information collected through prospects which is
required for business in context to take the important decisions. In order to collect information,
there are different methods of research mention below as above:
Qualitative method: Under this, open ended questionnaire will be prepared with the help
of targeted aims. It is scientific observation method to collect the non- numerical data. Under this
involved the research methods as well as concepts from several academic areas (Soin and
Collier, 2013). It is exploratory research and used to gain understanding of the opinions, reasons
etc.
Quantitative method: Under this, close- ended questionnaire will be developed through
objectives. There are two different kind of data collection methods primary and secondary. It is
used to determine the issues through generate the numerical data which can be transformed in to
statistics.
Different data collection methods
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Primary research- Under this, information and data is collected for the first time through
using the surveys, observation, interviews, questionnaire and many others. Under this, researcher
use this method to know about opinions as well as view points of people.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Contact Number:
Address:
Q1) What are main benefits which Continental Consulting Limited get by using the Cloud
Computing technology at workplace?
a) Cost saving
b) Security
c) Flexibility
d) Efficiency
Q2) Is Cloud technology helpful in storing as well as sharing of necessary data or
information?
a) Yes
b) No
Q3) What barriers Continental Consulting Limited face at the time of adopt the cloud
computing technology at workplace?
a) Reliability
b) Service Provider Reliability
c) Data privacy
d) Password Security
Q4) Which model of cloud computing use through Continental Consulting Limited for
secure data and information?
a) Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)
b) Software as a service (SaaS)
c) Platform as a service (PaaS)
Q5) On the basis of your view point, which kind of application company use to deploy in
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to cloud technology with in 12 months?
a) E-commerce application
b) Security/Compliance
c) Collaboration
Q6) Does utilisation of cloud computing help in get return on investment?
a) Yes
b) No
Q7) Why it is important for enterprise to use cloud computing in its activities?
a) Provide better business solutions
b) Save time and Money
c) Reduce chances of hacking
Q8) What are the major element that affect the adoption of cloud computing at
workplace?
a) Performance
b) Security
c) Cost effectiveness
Q9) Do you think that data store in cloud system remain safe?
a) Yes
b) No
Q10) Any recommendation for Continental Consulting Limited related with use of cloud
computing
Secondary research- In this, data is gathered by using the online methods, internet,
books, journals etc. Researcher can use the previous data and information of research.
TASK 3
P5 Research and data using appropriate tools and techniques
In order to conduct investigation to know about the specific topic, there are 30
respondents selected by researcher with the help of ransom sampling method.
THEME 1: Benefits which Continental Consulting Limited get by using the Cloud
Computing
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Q1) What are main benefits which
Continental Consulting Limited get by
using the Cloud Computing technology at
workplace?
Frequency
Cost saving 9
Security 6
Flexibility 8
Efficiency 7
Interpretation- Cloud technology helps in make the business better and share information in
better manner. There are 9 respondents which said that cloud technology helps in saving the cost
of company. But on the other hand, 6 respondents are with an option of security. On the basis of
view point of 8 respondents that it cloud technology enhances the flexibility of business.
According to 7 respondents, cloud computing enhances the effectiveness and efficiency of
business operations.
THEME 2: Cloud technology helpful in storing as well as sharing data
Q2) Is Cloud technology helpful in storing
as well as sharing of necessary data or
information?
Frequency
10
9
6 8
7
Cost saving
Security
Flexibility
Efficiency
9
6 8
7
Cost saving
Security
Flexibility
Efficiency
9
6 8
7
Cost saving
Security
Flexibility
Efficiency