BSBSMB412 Introduce Cloud Computing into Business Operations Assessment 1

1. Is a model for allowing convenient, on-demand access from anywhere, to a shared pool of computing resources?
2. Involves accessing computer resources from a remote location rather than from those located at the site.
3. Enables a business to rent computing software and/ or infrastructure owned and located at the premises of an external service provider.
4. All the above

12. Match the terminology with its meaning: (1 mark for each match, maximum 3 marks)
13. Hybrid Cloud
14. Public Cloud
15. Private Cloud

Write appropriate letter in the bracket to match the above terminologies.

1. Provisioned for the exclusive use of a single organisation. The infrastructure is usually owned, managed and operated by the organisation within its own firewall. [ C ]

1. Infrastructure is open for use by the general public. This type of cloud is owned, managed and operated by a cloud service provider and run on the provider’s premises. [ B]

• Allows a user to access both private and public cloud resources from a single management environment. [ A]

13.True / False:                                                                                                         1 mark

An example of SaaS is Gmail

14. Match the terminology with its meaning: (1 mark for each match, maximum 3 marks)
15. Software as a Service (SaaS)
16. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
17. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

Write appropriate letter in the bracket to match the above terminologies.

1. Provides users access to raw computing resources such processing power, data storage capacity, and networking, in the context of a secure data centre. [ C]

1. Geared toward software development teams, provide computing and storage infrastructure and a development platform layer, with components such as web servers, database management systems, and software development kits for various programming languages. [ A]

• Offer application-level services tailored to a wide variety of business needs, such as customer relationship management (CRM), marketing automation, or business analytics. [ B]

15. True / False: 1 mark

Software, infrastructure, desktop applications, storage, security, data integration and more can all be rented … as a Service. True

Part 2: Business Report                                                                                            

You are required to research the current computing needs of a business or organisation (of your choice), and the range of cloud computing services available.

You are then to prepare a business report for the implementation of appropriate cloud computing services to assist the business or organisation.

In order to prepare the business report, you are required to complete all the following six tasks.

The officer and services of accounting, invest in cloud computer to the office accounting is extremely important to the business want to be more competitive in the market an accounting office choses the cloud computer to operation the results result are accelerated routines, increased productivity, reduced error margin and more time to capture and serve customers.

Task

Review, determine and describe the current business/organisation computing resources and usage.4 marks (Use appendix 1)

The could computing brought great changes to the production routines of companies accounting, with cloud based systems has become easier to store and manager documents and files .The office not need has the big store to keep the manually papers all the documents been save in cloud computer.

Task 2

Identify future business/organisation computing needs and consult with colleagues or other stakeholders as appropriate.4 marks (Use appendix 2)

 The future impact with the explosive growth of Xero and other cloud accounting    software, accountants and bookkeepers need to adapt their business model quickly to keep up with the new expectations of customers.

Task 3

Investigate types of services provided by cloud computing and their respective costs.

4 marks (Use appendix 3)

Task 4

Describe the process of consulting specialist advisors to determine relevant cloud computing services. 4 marks (Use appendix 4)

Task 5

Complete a basic Cost-Benefit Analysis for the implementation of cloud computing in relation to this business. 8 marks (Use appendix 5)

Task 6

Write a business case containing the eight components outlined in your learning

material. 26 marks (Use appendix 6)

Part 3: Presentation

You are now to present your business case for the implementation of appropriate cloud computing services to assist the business or organisation.  In order to present your business report, you are required to make a PowerPoint presentation addressing the following four tasks.  A script must be included within your PowerPoint presentation.

Task 1

A brief description of the current state of play. Prioritise the short-term and long-term goals and provide a timeline for implementation. 5 marks

Task 2

Using the cost-benefit analysis (in part 2) prepare a budget catering for short and long-term goals. 5 marks

Task 3

Outline the steps you will take to introduce cloud computing to the business or organisation. 5 marks

Task 4                                                                                     4 + 3 + 3 = 10 marks

Demonstrate your support of implementing cloud computing including:

• How you will communicate and promote the key features of the cloud computing option selected to colleagues/staff;
• How you will organise staff training to maximise cloud computing potential; and
• How you will encourage and support colleagues/staff to become more efficient in using cloud computing.

Appendix 1:

Appendix 2:

-Brief development plan:

-Required resources compatible with the plan:

-Provide proof of consultation

 

Appendix 3:

Appendix 4:

 

Appendix 5

There are three layers of costs associated with cloud computing cost-benefit analysis:

1.Base costs, principally about infrastructure:

- Existing hardware costs

- Staff costs

- Data communication / transmission costs

- Workspace costs

- Electrical power costs

2. Data and software application costs.

- Software costs

- Data storage costs

- Transaction volumes

- Computational power

- User demand

3. Project costs of the transition.

Appendix 6

Written a business case containing the following eight components:

1. Executive summary

2. Introduction

3. Statement of the problem

4. Analysis

5. Discussion of possible options:

• Benefits

• Costs

• Time scale

• Risks

• Opportunities

6. Recommendation

7. Details of your chosen option

8. Conclusion

MARKING GUIDE FOR ALL TASKS (for trainer use only)

The assessor needs to use judgment in providing marks for the tasks based on leaner performance.

BSBSMB412 – Cloud Computing into Business– Assessment 1

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