University of The Cumberlands Cloud Computing and Green Computing Discussion

Many believe that cloud computing can reduce the total cost of computing and enhance “green computing” (environmental friendly). Why do you believe this to be correct? If you disagree, please explain why?

Overview

This week we will explore the alternatives to maintaining data outside of your own organization by using cloud storage options.

Our topics include:

• Why security is becoming a huge concern to organizations of all sizes
• With the need to store large amounts of data, why companies have to look outside their own agencies for storage
• The reasons why outsourcing must be considered
• Review the weekly assignments
• Review the weekly discussions

Required Readings

Cloud Services on the Rise

The ‘as-a-service’ market now accounts for a third of IT services activity. Can traditional outsourcing survive?

https://www.cio.com/article/3099091/cloud-computing/cloud-services-now-account-for-a-third-of-it-outsourcing-market.html

Cloud computing for small businesses: it’s time to follow the herd

Using the cloud to store your data and run software? Here’s how your SME could benefit from switching to cloud computing

https://www.theguardian.com/small-business-network/2013/jan/30/cloud-computing-for-small-businesses