Cloud Computing Basic Concepts

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You have been hired by XYZ Firm as an information technology (IT) analyst who will work closely with the new chief information officer (CIO) on a 5-week contract. The CIO was put in place to look for cost savings and value propositions that may exist in cloud-based services.

The firm is fairly large with multiple divisions. The CIO has instructed you to focus on the Widget division at first and the following IT services that are currently supported by the CIO's team, on premise:

Human Resources

Supply Chain

General Office Function (such as e-mail and collaboration tools) 

The CIO anticipates some resistance because cloud computing represents a change in what people are used to and needs your assistance.