Paradigm Shift in Cloud Computing

Paradigm Shift in Information Technology –

Cloud Computing

PMGT -729 Project Management Office

Project Report

Presented by:

Kavita Khemani - 300722547

Satinder Kaur

Delwar Hossain

Patterson

Kajal Neogi

Xiyu Long

Abdul

Bintao

Letter of Transmittal

Report Abstract

Table of Content

1. Introduction 5

2. Definition of information technology 5

3. Traditional view of Information Technology 7

4. Current information technology management system 9

5. Chronology of development in IT Management: The Paradigm 19

6. The Future of IT Management: The Paradigm Shift 22

7. What is Cloud Computing? 29

8. How does cloud computing work? 29

9. Advantages 33

10. Disadvantages 35

11.Challenges and Risk of Cloud computing 38

12. Conclusion 42

13. References 44

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Introduction

The invention of computers has greatly influenced the human beings. It has managed the concept of global village effectively in less than seven decades of its existence. Today, Information Technology has helped to manage and process data in a more convenient way. Information technology has helped in laying a vital role in expanding business and must not be seen as expense but investment.

Managers have strengthened their company positions with the use of information technology by making good managerial decisions, effectively expanding their business processes and also workgroup collaboration. In order words information technology is necessary for managers to succeed in today’s competitive global environment.

Definition of Information Technology

According to Chaffey and Wood, Information technology was described as “technological aid necessary for the management of Information system. For effective management of Information, certain resources are necessary. These resources are software, hardware and telecommunication networks which are...