Delivery And Adoption Of Cloud Computing Services In Contemporary Organizations

Author : Chang, Victor
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1466682116
Total Pages : 543 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Delivery and Adoption of Cloud Computing Services in Contemporary Organizations written by Chang, Victor and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 543 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ubiquity of technology has not only brought the need for computer knowledge to every aspect of the modern business world; it has also increased our need to safely store the data we are now creating at a rate never experienced before. Delivery and Adoption of Cloud Computing Services in Contemporary Organizations brings together the best practices for storing massive amounts of data. Highlighting ways cloud services can work effectively in production and in real time, this book is an essential reference source for professionals and academics of various disciplines, such as computer science, consulting, information technology, information and communication sciences, healthcare, and finance.

Author : Moe Abdula
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119491819
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cloud Adoption Playbook written by Moe Abdula and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential roadmaps for enterprise cloud adoption As cloud technologies continue to challenge the fundamental understanding of how businesses work, smart companies are moving quickly to adapt to a changing set of rules. Adopting the cloud requires a clear roadmap backed by use cases, grounded in practical real-world experience, to show the routes to successful adoption. The Cloud Adoption Playbook helps business and technology leaders in enterprise organizations sort through the options and make the best choices for accelerating cloud adoption and digital transformation. Written by a team of IBM technical executives with a wealth of real-world client experience, this book cuts through the hype, answers your questions, and helps you tailor your cloud adoption and digital transformation journey to the needs of your organization. This book will help you: Discover how the cloud can fulfill major business needs Adopt a standardized Cloud Adoption Framework and understand the key dimensions of cloud adoption and digital transformation Learn how cloud adoption impacts culture, architecture, security, and more Understand the roles of governance, methodology, and how the cloud impacts key players in your organization. Providing a collection of winning plays, championship advice, and real-world examples of successful adoption, this playbook is your ultimate resource for making the cloud work. There has never been a better time to adopt the cloud. Cloud solutions are more numerous and accessible than ever before, and evolving technology is making the cloud more reliable, more secure, and more necessary than ever before. Don’t let your organization be left behind! The Cloud Adoption Playbook gives you the essential guidance you need to make the smart choices that reduce your organizational risk and accelerate your cloud adoption and digital transformation.

Author : Rod Kamal Ghani Agha, Ph.D.
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1504905059
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cloud Computing... Commoditizing IT written by Rod Kamal Ghani Agha, Ph.D. and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last twenty years, we have witnessed how new technologies have changed organizations to adapt in order to compete or face nonexistence. This book will explain how cloud computing will be the most radical transformation of business processes every organization will face to date. Is cloud computing a strategic advantage? Cloud computing will reclassify service delivery models in ways that organizations have never seen before. IT organizations will become commoditized and in the center of the new business transformation. Is cloud computing about survival, or is it in pursuit of better values? Organizations who embrace this new ecosystem, adopting cloud computing and the mind-sets it personifies, will have guaranteed their existence. Organizations are leveraging the cloud to cut costs and deliver a better customer experience rapidly and consistently. But is it working? In this book, we discuss how cloud computing is commoditizing IT and if cloud computing is a real threat or an irresistible opportunity. How is cloud computing revolutionizing the financial industry and the way we conduct business? Part I we explain how to build a successful cloud computing strategy, and also share details of the survey results we conducted in my Ph.D. dissertation on cloud computing adoption models and the decision-making variables and factors that take place. Part II of the book is ideal for graduate students and doctoral candidates who are working on empirical academic research. We discuss the cloud computing adoption life cycle, theory of innovation diffusion, research questions, hypotheses, measurement instruments, the way that emotions drive technology adoption, and dependent and independent variables. Part III of the book includes relevant case study samples, beneficial for those who are looking for writing in an academic style and case study research. Who should read this book? This book is aimed at senior leadership and information technology (IT) professionals at all levels. Also, this is a book for IT graduate students, both MBA and doctoral, who seek to learn a great deal about emerging technologies and formal research methodologies.

Author : Pamela K. Isom
Publisher : IBM Press
ISBN 13 : 0132616203
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Is Your Company Ready for Cloud written by Pamela K. Isom and published by IBM Press. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This book successfully addresses the approach for adopting cloud into organizations (small and large), realizing that every application may not be a fit for a cloud environment. The writer does an excellent job of integrating cloud into the approach for an enterprise architecture and drilling down into how to evaluate cloud in its variety of implementation techniques, along with the benefits and drawbacks of each.” — Sue Miller-Sylvia, IBM Fellow and Vice President, Application Innovation Services, IBM Global Business Services Make the Right Cloud Adoption and Deployment Decisions for Your Business This is the first complete guide to cloud decision making for senior executives in both technology and non-technology roles. IBM® Global Business Services® Executive Architect Pamela K. Isom and IBM Fellow Kerrie Holley present practical business cases, vignettes, and techniques to help you understand when cloud investments make sense and when they don’t. You’ll find decision models that are anchored with practical experiences and lessons to guide your decision making, best practices for leveraging investments you’ve already made, and expert assistance with every aspect of the cloud transition. Drawing on their extensive experience working with enterprise clients, Isom and Holley show how to integrate both business and technical considerations, set the right priorities, and successfully manage everything from security and performance to governance. Whatever your company’s size, industry, or challenges, this book will help you drive maximum business value from the cloud—on your terms and on your timeline. Coverage includes Assessing the business value of a cloud adoption strategy based on 10 specific expectations Gaining more value by incorporating cloud into enterprise architecture Implementing cloud when you don’t already have an enterprise architecture Fully understanding the financial implications of cloud-based strategies and technologies Incorporating cloud in environments that have already adopted Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) Selecting components of your cloud portfolio, including elements of larger outsourced or managed solutions Governing cloud as part of your overall organizational landscape Systematically recognizing and mitigating cloud adoption risks, including security, cost, and performance Planning the transition: retiring legacy applications, transforming business processes, and selecting partners Anticipating and guiding the use of cloud business patterns, trends, and technologies

Author : Bertrand Portier
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
ISBN 13 : 0738454567
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Always On: Considerations When Adopting the Cloud written by Bertrand Portier and published by IBM Redbooks. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As organizations look to differentiate in the marketplace, they are increasingly shifting their focus to the cloud as a preferred model for developing and hosting their solutions. The use of application programming interfaces (APIs) in the API economy is accelerating the rate by which organizations can deliver their solutions. Although the business value of the use of cloud computing and the API economy can be understood, the operational requirements to realize the business value are not understood; specifically, the operational expectation of the cloud being Always On. We assert that organizations hold an implicit expectation that services that are delivered via the cloud are always available because that is what they believe the cloud offers. Although we agree that cloud computing can enable an Always On solution, it is only with the explicit understanding that achieving Always On is a function of design and practice, and not something that is inherited. In this IBM® RedguideTM, we explore the contemporary business need for Always On, the evolution of key organizational roles and responsibilities that are necessary to achieve Always On in the cloud, and a set of key capabilities that are required to ensure that Always On can be realized with cloud solutions.

Author : Pankaj Arora
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071792228
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book To the Cloud: Cloud Powering an Enterprise written by Pankaj Arora and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2012-03-07 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This invaluable guide addresses the Why, What, and How of enterprise cloud adoption, leveraging a clear framework and proven best practices from Microsoft's own experience. “Great book. What’s particularly impressive is the outline of steps Microsoft itself is taking in its move to the cloud. Do as I do is always more powerful than do as I say.”—Al Ries, Coauthor, War in the Boardroom “This book takes on enterprise cloud adoption to a level I’ve not seen before—made even more elegant with its structured framework and crisp approach.”—Anthony D. Christie, CMO, Level 3 Communications, Former CTO/CIO, Global Crossing “A practical and timely guide that covers the entire journey to the cloud from an enterprise perspective, including business, technology, and organizational impact.”—Bart Luijten, CIO Corporate Functions & Corporate Technology, Philips “The cloud powers business solutions for building tomorrow’s enterprise and this book offers a simple, well-structured, and high-level process map for cloud adoption.”—Kris Gopalakrishnan, Executive Co-Chairman, Infosys Limited Cloud computing is full of tremendous opportunity, but is also riddled with hype and confusion. Business and technology leaders know the cloud is essential, but lack clarity and experience. To the Cloud cuts through the noise and addresses the Why, What, and How of enterprise cloud adoption. The book lays out a four-step framework leveraging the experience and best practices of Microsoft's own IT group. It provides end-to-end business and technology guidance, including how to analyze application portfolios to identify good cloud candidates, choose the right cloud models, consider architecture and security, and understand how shifting operations to the cloud affects budgeting and staffing. The book is applicable to all cloud platforms and providers, and debunks myths in its clear and concise style (e.g., real clouds are more than just web hosting, virtualization, or the Internet itself rebranded). It takes a balanced approach, addressing concerns and hybrid adoption scenarios alike. Leveraging the authors' proven expertise working for Microsoft's CIO on cloud migration and with cloud platform development teams, the book is supported by clear frameworks, graphics, tables, summaries, and checklists to provide a true practitioner’s guide to the cloud. In this book, you will learn how to Explore cloud computing to understand its promise and challenges Envision how cloud computing can transform your organization Enable your organization with the necessary resources and skills Execute the design, development, and operation of cloud workloads To the Cloud is an essential guide for IT professionals seeking to lower total cost of ownership, improve the return on IT investment of existing services, or help the business bring new products to market more quickly.

Author : M. van den Berg
Publisher : Uitgeverij kleine Uil
ISBN 13 : 9075414331
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Seize the Cloud written by M. van den Berg and published by Uitgeverij kleine Uil. This book was released on 2011-02-28 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seize the Cloud: A Manager's Guide to Success with Cloud Computing Cloud is here and ready to be used. It is now one of the many concepts available to organize IT, and it is here to stay. The conversation about cloud computing has turned away from pure technology, and now it focuses on the business side, the economics and the governance aspects. There are still some challenging questions around cloud, but nothing that dismisses the concept as a whole. For example, the question is no longer 'is cloud secure' but more 'can I use this specific cloud solution for my specific situation.' And as soon as we become specific, the mist of the cloud evaporates: it becomes very clear that good concepts, services and solutions are within arms' reach for everyone. Seize the Cloud will serve as your guide through the business and enterprise architecture aspects of cloud computing. In nine chapters, and in a down-to-earth way, cloud is woven into the reality of running an organization, managing IT and creating value with technology. Along the way, the concept of business technology is introduced as a new kind of interaction between business and IT. Also, a new look at the economics of IT is described. The book strikes a positive note without turning evangelical or overly optimistic: it does not shy away from the barriers that could stand in the way of adoption. To provide a firm dose of reality, the book explores eleven cases in which leading organizations share insights gained from their experiences with cloud. The authors and contributors Seize the Cloud was written by Erik van Ommeren (Sogeti USA) and Martin van den Berg (Sogeti Netherlands) and several contributors from the sponsoring organizations IBM and Sogeti. The authors and contributors have a proven track record on the topic and several have written prior books on cloud computing, enterprise architecture, SOA, infrastructure architecture, quality assurance or business process analysis and design. IBM and Sogeti have a strong business partnership and work together in serving clients using many innovative technologies, among which cloud computing plays an important role.

Author : Khosrow-Pour D.B.A., Mehdi
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 1799834778
Total Pages : 950 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Research on Modern Educational Technologies, Applications, and Management written by Khosrow-Pour D.B.A., Mehdi and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As technology and technological advancements become a more prevalent and essential aspect of daily and business life, educational institutions must keep pace in order to maintain relevance and retain their ability to adequately prepare students for their lives beyond education. Such institutions and their leaders are seeking relevant strategies for the implementation and effective use of new and upcoming technologies and leadership strategies to best serve students and educators within educational settings. As traditional education methods become more outdated, strategies to supplement and bolster them through technology and effective management become essential to the success of institutions and programs. The Handbook of Research on Modern Educational Technologies, Applications, and Management is an all-encompassing two-volume scholarly reference comprised of 58 original and previously unpublished research articles that provide cutting-edge, multidisciplinary research and expert insights on advancing technologies used in educational settings as well as current strategies for administrative and leadership roles in education. Covering a wide range of topics including but not limited to community engagement, educational games, data management, and mobile learning, this publication provides insights into technological advancements with educational applications and examines forthcoming implementation strategies. These strategies are ideal for teachers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, educational software developers, and information technology specialists looking to promote effective learning in the classroom through cutting-edge learning technologies, new learning theories, and successful leadership tactics. Administrators, educational leaders, educational policymakers, and other education professionals will also benefit from this publication by utilizing the extensive research on managing educational institutions and providing valuable training and professional development initiatives as well as implementing the latest administrative technologies. Additionally, academicians, researchers, and students in areas that include but are not limited to educational technology, academic leadership, mentorship, learning environments, and educational support systems will benefit from the extensive research compiled within this publication.

Author : Michael Kavis
Publisher : O'Reilly Media
ISBN 13 : 1492055921
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Accelerating Cloud Adoption written by Michael Kavis and published by O'Reilly Media. This book was released on 2020-11-25 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many companies move workloads to the cloud only to encounter issues with legacy processes and organizational structures. How do you design new operating models for this environment? This practical book shows IT managers, CIOs, and CTOs how to address the hardest part of any cloud transformation: the people and the processes. Author Mike Kavis (Architecting the Cloud) explores lessons learned from enterprises in the midst of cloud transformations. Youâ??ll learn how to rethink your approach from a technology, process, and organizational standpoint to realize the promise of cost optimization, agility, and innovation that public cloud platforms provide. Learn the difference between working in a data center and operating in the cloud Explore patterns and anti-patterns for organizing cloud operating models Get best practices for making the organizational change required for a move to the cloud Understand why site reliability engineering is essential for cloud operations Improve organizational performance through value stream mapping

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
ISBN 13 : 146669467X
Total Pages : 2418 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Web-Based Services: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications written by Management Association, Information Resources and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 2418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The recent explosion of digital media, online networking, and e-commerce has generated great new opportunities for those Internet-savvy individuals who see potential in new technologies and can turn those possibilities into reality. It is vital for such forward-thinking innovators to stay abreast of all the latest technologies. Web-Based Services: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications provides readers with comprehensive coverage of some of the latest tools and technologies in the digital industry. The chapters in this multi-volume book describe a diverse range of applications and methodologies made possible in a world connected by the global network, providing researchers, computer scientists, web developers, and digital experts with the latest knowledge and developments in Internet technologies.