Importance of Knowledge, Skills, or Theories Reflection Assignment

This assignment is a reflection on the importance of knowledge, skills, and theories, particularly in the context of cloud computing and its impact on the modern work environment. The student discusses how cloud computing has transformed data management, software distribution, and cost reduction within organizations. The reflection highlights the advantages of cloud computing, such as eliminating software piracy, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. The student emphasizes the importance of knowledge and skills, especially in IT, for individuals to leverage these advantages and succeed in their careers. The paper references various sources to support the arguments and demonstrates the practical application of course concepts to a real-world work environment. The assignment follows proper APA formatting and citation guidelines.

Running Head: IMPORTANCE OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR THEORIES
Importance of Knowledge, Skills, or Theories
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author’s Note

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“Cloud-Computing” technology that helps in maintaining the data regarding the
employees, staffs, corporate data, and much more. It is the cloud computing technology that
ensures that irrespective of the geographical barrier there exists a medium that helps in
maintaining the confidential data. This data is safe and has long term durability (Hashem et al.,
2015). Hence much of the risk regarding the failure of the servers exist, but that is being
eliminated with the introduction of the backup servers. This server creates a backup of the data
that is being stored within the primary servers.
When the servers fail, the data are being backed up by the secondary servers. “Cloud-
Computing” has entirely transformed the work environment such that any activity composed of
data, and facts can be stored within the cloud platform such that this cloud platform can be
shared, and the work can be carried on irrespective of any geographical presence (Anshari et al.,
2016). This has helped the corporate sector to carry on its desired activities, and achieve its end
goal.
This is the various outcomes of making use of cloud-computing technology; they are as follows:
- It is important regarding the elimination of the “Software Piracy”. By making use of the
“Cloud-Computing” technology software companies such as the publishers, and distributors
within the business system can eliminate software piracy. Most of the software company
such as that of the Adobe has been making use of this platform.
- It is the “Cloud-Computing” technology that helps in reducing the cost regarding the physical
selling stores. Selling the software online can be completely eliminated; this will help in the
cost reduction of the firm. Moreover, by making use of the “Cloud-Computing” technology
companies can provide the required keygen (Digital License) to the user. Reputed companies

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such as the “Microsoft, Netflix” are making use of the “Cloud-Computing” platform to
reduce the in-house cost of maintenance and server monitoring (Hu et al., 2014).
- “Cloud-Computing” serves as an effective, and productive means of the platform. The cost
and time involved in the process of installation of specific applications, maintenance, and
daily activity are completely reduced. Moreover, the need for the company to make use of
the “Virtual Private Network” is eliminated.
However, it is the knowledge set that helps in the identification of the above set of
advantages that are being acquired by making use of the “Cloud-Computing” platform. It is the
knowledge, theories, and information’s that helps an individual employee to carry out the desired
activity effectively, and efficiently. Moreover, the organisation seeks for an individual who is
rich in knowledge regarding the IT background such that training cost along with the time can be
saved. An individual employee has sound knowledge of the IT background has the potential to
give competition to the other individuals who are in the criteria of getting a job within the
reputed companies such as that of the “Microsoft”.
There are various courses available on the topic of “Cloud-Computing” each year it is
being revised due to the change in the technology advances. Hence, there is a required criterion
that an individual in today’s era of time to make use of the “Cloud-Computing” knowledge in
getting better career prospects (Jensen et al., 2016). Theories, knowledge, and courses such as
that of the “Big-Data” is the future of the IT sector. Gaining depth in knowledge will enable the
individual employee to understand the working norms of the corporate sector.

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