Exercise

Exercise for Topic 1

SCHOOL OF ACCOUNTANCY

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

BKAS3113 SEMINAR IN ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS

DR. AKILAH ABDULLAH

EXERCISE FOR TOPIC 1: OVERVIEW OF TECHNOLOGY TRENDS, IT AND COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

QUESTION 1

A.       Cloud Computing technology is one of the most influential technologies to business organization. Most Multinational Corporations (MNCs) in the computing and telecommunication industry have shifted to this technology in order to improve their customer services. In recent year, cloud computing also becoming a new concern to some Chief Information Officers (CIOs) of companies in Asia as well as in developed countries.

The 2014 State of the Cloud Survey shows that the time for cloud adoption has arrived. The vast majority of organizations have already embarked on a cloud journey that will make Information Technology (IT) a critical component of corporate growth and profits. IT organizations are rapidly moving toward a world where they can offer a portfolio of cloud services, both public and private, to meet the diverse requirements of their applications. Organizations are already seeing significant benefits from their use of cloud, and the barriers to adoption are rapidly disappearing. As a result, each step companies take in their cloud journey delivers increasing value.

(source: http://www.rightscale.com/blog/cloud-industry-insights/cloud-computing-trends-2014-state-cloud-survey)

REQUIRED:

(a) Briefly define cloud computing technology.

Answer:

Cloud computing technology is defined as a model for delivering information technology services which mean a type of computing that relies on sharing computing resources rather than personally control the application. Software packages and data are stored in the servers. High security because personally are less used.

(b) By referring to the above case, discuss TWO (2) benefit of cloud computing to business organization.

Answer:

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