Assignment: Cloud Computing Presentation
The manager of the web development company introduced in Week 1 has asked you for information on cloud computing and how it could be incorporated into their business.
As a response, you have decided to create an IT-based executive level presentation and an executive summary that identifies key points on how Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) could be used to gain a greater technological advantage for their organization.
Create an 8- to 10-slide multimedia rich Microsoft PowerPoint presentation with graphics and speaker notes identifying the key characteristics of how cloud computing could be used in their company. Be sure to cover the major areas of cloud services that include SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS. For each of the identified cloud services, include a set of pros and cons and the risks associated with its practical use in the business.
Write a 1- to 2-page executive summary accompanying the presentation that you would hand out to the executives and elaborates on the key points.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.