INFO 410 Case Studies 1-2 Handout General Instructions Case studies are to be performed as described in the syllabus and in the Chapter 1 lecture notes. The questions provided here are NOT designed to be comprehensive steps, just some of the points I’d expect you to address while doing the case studies. So please go beyond the issues identified here; these are just help to get you started. 1. Case Study I-1 IBM’s Decade of Transformation: Turnaround to Growth (starts on page 5)
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cloud computing is a pivotal investment if businesses want to remain competitive or gain an edge. Ericsson is just one company that has invested in cloud computing and benefited from its capabilities. Benefits of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Ericsson has benefited from utilizing Amazon Web Services in costs, software updates, remote access, and on-demand availability. AWS has shown a better quality in service with solid management and they have a proven track record (Ericsson, 2013). AWS offers
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and support. Ericsson uses Amazon Web Services, or AWS, to continue to give its users the best services. Amazon Web Services is helping companies like Ericsson by providing a wide range of cloud-based services. AWS has specifically helped Ericsson in terms of cost reduction, automated software updates, remote access, and on-demand availability. Ericsson uses a combination of AWS services: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2), Amazon Simple Storage Services (Amazon S3), and RightScale. Each
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Case Study 2: Cloud Computing CIS 500 Dr. Robert Culver June 2, 2013 As mobility becomes part of the mainstream digital lifestyle more cloud services start to evolve. Ericsson Cloud System is a comprehensive solution for the distribution and orchestration of cloud capabilities horizontally across the network, enabling new vertical exposure services. It builds on the concepts of Network-enabled Cloud and Service Provider SDN
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and general merchandise, media, and other. The company holds its global headquarters in Seattle, WA with an additional headquarter in Miami, FL. The European headquarters is located in Luxembourg City. Amazon has locations all across Europe such as the U.K., Germany, France, Japan and China. Amazon understands its needs to continue to expand globally so they can keep growing. With Amazon.com’s sales it is estimated that 47% of its revenue comes from international sales which will soon become more
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Through careful planning, Amazon’s management clearly understands the caveats of strategic and financial planning initiatives, and has a steady grasp on the impacts of these initiatives on costs, sales, and future growth. This understanding allows Amazon to plan accordingly and manage the associated risks that accompany its growth model. One strategic planning initiative in particular created a foothold for
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Ipad vs. Kindle When you hear the word Ipad vs. Kindle there will always be comparisons but unfortunately, there is only one, that’s better than the other. Some people read a couple of books each on the Kindle, and IPad and take notes to differentiate their experience, reading speed, eye strain and so forth. Most of them were busy with the hard task of watching movies back to back to see how long the iPad’s battery would last. Only one reviewers and critics mentions actually reading a complete
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To chop or not to chop The article to chop or not to chop is about how deforestation of the Amazon from Brazil has negative and positive effects on both the environment and the economy of either the countries or the world, it is debating whether or not the Amazon should be cut down to improve Brazils economy or whether it should be left alone and protected. The rainforest is being chopped down mainly due to land and money, because in Brazil their main source of income is from logging, also it is
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Dear Ms. Roberts, It is currently the summer of 2016 and I have just arrived in Brazil to watch the summer Olympics with my beloved, British boyfriend Harry Styles. Harry was invited to perform at the opening ceremonies here in Rio de Janeiro with his band, so I decided I would come with him and research the Tropical Rain Forests. The thing most different about rain forests compared to South Dakota is the fact that they are warm year-round. In fact, rain forests go through virtually no season
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Cayce Tucker Mrs. Papaycik English Composition 101-17 2-25-11 Kindle vs. Nook For Christmas my mom wanted an electronic book, so she wouldn’t have to carry a clunky book everywhere she went. Before I bought her just anyone I did some research that was the best quality, and best suited what she wanted. Also I didn’t want to put too big of a dent into my Christmas spending money, so something affordable was also in mind. After doing some research I had found which one I was more pleased with
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