You are a member of the IT team at Don & Associates, a financial consulting company that provides services to small- and medium-sized companies. Because the company is looking to expand into neighboring states within the Northeast region, its leaders have tasked you with determining if cloud computing is a viable solution to the need for infrastructure.
you will be submitting a one- to two-page executive summary to the owner of Don & Associates. It should briefly explain the major cloud service providers, cloud computing service models, and the potential benefits and risks of migrating Don & Associates’ technical infrastructure to the cloud.
Use this executive summary template. In the template, you will see specific instructions in the document. Delete the instruction text before you submit your project.
Your summary should include:
- the types of cloud computing (private, public, hybrid)
- three major cloud service providers
- three cloud computing service models
- potential benefits and risks of migrating the company’s technical infrastructure to the cloud
Be sure to cite any sources you use.
Template
Project Description
Include the name of the project here.
Statement of Need
Explain what the company is struggling with and how the company could benefit from moving to the cloud.
Cloud Service Providers
Provide an overview of the top three cloud service providers. List the services offered and briefly describe the advantages and disadvantages of each provider.
Recommended Plan
Provide your recommendation for a cloud service provider and justify your selection.
Impact of Recommended Plan
Describe how your recommended plan will address the needs of the stakeholders. Briefly describe the potential risks of migration/potential drawbacks for the company.
