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Module 2 - Case

Strategic Information Technology Systems

Case Assignment

Cloud computing has become a common term. In this assignment, we will address three types of cloud computing. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized computing resources for firms so they do not have to maintain the computer servers in the business. Software as a Service (SaaS) allows firms to use software through a license agreement where it is hosted on the cloud. Platform as a Service (PaaS) provides a development platform to build software service and applications on cloud-based servers.

Assignment Expectations

Identify examples of IaaS, Saas, and PaaS and an example of a firm using each type of service. Describe how each service is used in a firm, providing a summary of the benefits of the service. Also, include links to websites to support your discussion examples. This should take 3 to 4 pages.

You are required to make effective and appropriate use of in-text citations to the assigned readings and other source material to support your arguments. Please use the  Trident APA 7 Guide  - https://careered.libguides.com/tui/library/apa for proper formatting and style.

Module 2 - Resources

Strategic Information Technology Systems

Required Video

Infrastructure  

Infrastructure as a service

Azure Kubernetes Service: What you need to know to get ahead

Blockchains in operations and procurement

The new sources of competitive advantage in the digital world

Supply Chain and Operations Management Tips

Optional Reading

Read Chapters 1-3 in: Langer, A. M., &Yorks, L. (2018). Strategic information technology: Best practices to drive digital tansformation (2nd edition). John Wiley & Sons.  Available in the Trident Online Library .

Gartner. (n.d.).  Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2019 . Retrieved from https://www.gartner.com/smarterwithgartner/gartner-top-10-strategic-technology-trends-for-2019/