NTC 260

Assignment Content

1. Refer to the Week 5 Required Learning Activities:
   
   • The Cloud Adoption Playbook, Ch. 9
   • Risk Thinking for Cloud-Based Application Services, Ch. 8
   • Lynda.com®: Wireframing for Product Managers.
   • The President and Board of Directors accept your proposal and are ready to adopt the cloud solution recommendation. You are asked to write a message for the company's internal website to a diverse workforce announcing the new solution.
     
     
     Provide the following in your announcement:
     
   • A brief background of the problem
   • The recommendation
   • Why the change is needed now
   • The business benefits (to employees and community)
   • An explanation of the identification of the service portfolio management and service operation management process
   • A diagram or graph illustrating the advantages and cost savings of the cloud solution (This can be done using Microsoft® Visio® or another program.)
   • Create your message in one of the following ways:
     
   • A 2- to 3-page letter to employees
   • Website (provide a 5-page wireframe)
   • For introductory information on wireframing, watch "Conceptualizing the Solution" from "Wireframing for Product Managers" by Cole Mercer from Lynda.com®.
   • A multimedia-rich 20-slide presentation
   • Note: The term "multimedia-rich" presentation typically means including several of the following: appropriate charts, diagrams, graphics, images, or video or audio samples.
     
     
     Provide at least two references to support your announcement. References should be formatted according to APA guidelines.