NIT2171 ICT Management: Interview with ICT Manager - Future Office

This report presents an interview with the ICT Manager of 'Office of the Future' regarding the implementation of cloud computing in their business strategy by 2025. The discussion covers the potential benefits of cloud technologies like modular software, including cost-effectiveness and efficient business strategy management. The interview also addresses the limitations of cloud computing, such as the need for constant technology upgrades and higher implementation costs. The ICT Manager provides insights into the IT strategy and the considerations for mitigating the technology's disadvantages before its implementation. This document is available on Desklib, a platform offering a wide range of study resources, including past papers and solved assignments, for students.

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Office of the Future (in 2025)
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Table of Contents
Part A: ICT Manager Interview.................................................................................................2
Bibliography...............................................................................................................................4

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Part A: ICT Manager Interview
Office of the Future is a popular and significant organization that had been providing
various innovative technologies of information and communication technology or ICT as
well as technological advances in ICT. Recently, in this year of 2025, they have thought of
another important and new ICT technology or trend of cloud computing. Previously, they
have implemented wireless sensor networks, device mesh and internet of things or new trends
like web scale information technology. This new strategy of cloud computing is expected to
bring more efficiency and effectiveness in the business of Office of the Future. However,
before submitting this proposal to the higher authority, it is required to be aware of the
current IT strategy and IT operations or practices knowledge. The interview with ICT
manager is given below:
ICT Manager: We have thought of a new trend in our organization. Cloud computing
is one of the most significant technologies in today’s world. We have got various advantages
from this technology previously and now we want more applications to make our business
more advanced.
Employee 1: Sir, although, it sounds interesting, it is required to check the
applications majorly and what major benefits we would obtain from them?
ICT Manager: In last 10 years, this cloud computing has several major features and
the applications have turned out to be quite effective and efficient in respect to other
technologies.
Employee 2: Okay sir, it would be great to give this a try in our organization of Office
of the Future. However, cloud computing is a huge segment and there are various scopes for
improvement in business operations with this type of technology. Have you thought of any
specific application that we would implement in our organization?

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ICT Manager: Yes, I have thought of implementing modular software in our
business. The size and complexity of several individual programs are eventually growing by
leaps and bounds. Hence, cloud technologies would need new system thinking as well as
software development from various angles. These subsequent applications could be easily
stored in the cloud and they would comprise of various modules located on the servers of
various cloud services. This particular application would not only be cost effective but also
efficient in managing our business strategies.
Employee 1: Okay sir, according to you we would be benefitted with this application.
However, what would be the strategy for our project?
ICT Manager: I have made an IT strategy and I would be providing the same to you
accordingly.
Employee 2: However sir, are there any limitations for this type of technology in our
organization? It would be better if you could clarify the disadvantages of this technology as
well.
ICT Manager: Yes, there are few disadvantages of modular software of cloud
computing. The first and the foremost demerit of this technology is that it requires constant
up gradation of technology. We have to ensure that Office of the Future does not stop its
productivity after any type of disruption due to such up gradation. The second demerit is the
higher implementation costs. The technology often incurs higher costs while implementing it
in a business.
Employee 1: Therefore sir, we have to consider the demerits before implementation of
this technology.

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