CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
Cloud computing is a
model for enabling ubiguitions, convenient, on-demand network access to a
shared pool of configurable computing resources (e.g. networks, servers,
storage applications and services) that can be rapidly provisioned and released
with minimal management effort or service provider interaction.
Although this widely
adopted description of what makes a cloud computing solution is very valuable,
it is not very tangible or easy to understand. Why is cloud computing different
than just visualizing alone which is commonly mistaken to be cloud computing as
well.
Cloud computing is
composed of five essential characteristics, three deployment models and four
service models. The essential characteristics consist of;
A, On-demand
self-service; users are able to position
cloud computing resources without requiring human interaction, mostly done
through a web –based self-service portal (management console)
B, Board network
access; cloud computing resources are accessible over the network, supporting
heterogeneous client platforms such as mobile devices and workstations.
C, Resource pooling;
service multiple customers from the same physical resources, by securely
separating the resources on logical level.
D, Rapid elasticity;
resources are positioned and released on demand and/or automated based on
triggers or parameters. This will make sure your application will have exactly
the capacity it needs at any point in time.
E, Measured service;
resource usage are monitored, measured and reported (billed) transparently
based on utilization.
Therefore cloud
computing is much more than just visualization. IT’s really about utilizing
technology as a service. Users need little to no knowledge in the details of
how a particular service is implemented, on which hardware, on how many cpu’s
and so on. All that is important for a user is to have a good understanding of
what the service offers and what it does not and how to operate the
self-service portal.
BACKGROUND
OF THE STUDY
When it comes to
outsourcing everyone has a tale of woe. Some software vendor that outsources a
new development project could not meet dead line because they were amateur so
they switch from one platform to another. But the big question is who reach the
platform, did the customer work daily? (NO). Did it have automated status
reputing (it did not)
Outsourcing is a key part
of ever modern IT group. The problem is, we still don’t seem to do it well.
Hence many business technology professional fire vendors within a short period
of time. Companies using IT outsourcing speak of the importance of managing
outsourcing better.
One of the growth of
cloud computing and software as a service initiatives.
IT outsourcing is
moving up the stack as vendors take over increasingly strategic functions.
Nearly six to ten IT shops outsource some critical function. Management,
engineering or development, almost one fourth keep executive and management
functions in-house but look to outsource everything else as companies relies
more on outsiders, a lack of oversight , management and even monitoring can
have catastrophic consequences.
Cloud computing blurs
the lines between what had been conventional outsourcing and internal
operations and it will test IT’s management and control policies. Therefore the
research seeks to investigate cloud computing as a better means of IT
outsourcing.
STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEM
The problem
confronting this research is to investigate cloud computing as a better means
of IT OUTSOURCING
RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
1.
What is cloud computing
2.
What is IT OUTSOURCING
3.
What is the role of cloud computing as
a better means of IT OUTSOURCING
OBJECTIVES
OF THE STUDY
1.
To determine the nature and
characteristics of cloud computing
2.
To determine the nature of IT
outsourcing
3.
To highlight the role of cloud
computing as a better means of IT outsourcing
SIGNIFICANCE
OF THE STUDY
1.
The study shall be of immense
importance to IT companies and IT professionals
2.
The study shall provide a structural
framework on the application of cloud computing as a better means of IT
outsourcing
3.
It shall serve as a reference point
that of information on cloud computing as a better means of IT outsourcing
STATEMENT
OF HYPOTHESIS
1.
Ho, the growth of cloud
computing is low
H1, the growth of cloud
computing is high
2.
H0, the level of IT
outsourcing is low
H1, the level of IT
outsourcing is high
3.
H0, the impact of cloud
computing on IT outsourcing is low
H1, the impact of cloud computing on IT
outsourcing is high
SCOPE
OF THE STUDY
The study focuses on cloud computing
as a better means of IT outsourcing
DEFINITION
OF TERMS
DEFINITION
OF CLOUD COMPUTING:
Cloud computing is a model
for enabling ubiquitous, convenient, on-demand and network access to a shared
pool of configurable computing resources (e.g.
networks, servers, storage, applications and services) that can be
rapidly positioned and released with minimal management effort or service
provider interaction . Edwin .s (2014)