Masters Thesis in IT Management (EIK034)
School of Sustainable Development & Technology
Cloud Computing: a new approach for Hallstahammars IT companies
Authors: Andreas Filippos Kokkinos(aks09002)
Ricky Stanley D'Cruze(rde06001)
Group 12Supervisors: Michael Le Duc (MDH) &
Deepak Gupta (Amrita School of Business)
Seminar Date: 2010-06-03Final Seminar
Cloud Computing in simple words…
Companies demand for small or big IT infrastructure is covered by….
Owning a data center..
Buying a car!
Huge amount of $ in front Large maintenance
& operating costs Fixed costs, that are
never be used
Other solution?
Out-sourcing…
Leasing a car!
Fixed amount paid every month no matter how frequently & in which extend you use it
No significant customizations are eligible
At the end of the contract, still it’s not yours..
Better solution?
Using Cloud Computing!
Hiring a taxi-cab! Pay-as-you-go Escalating your resources according to the
demand Customization is accepted Pay only for what you consume
Problem Statement
How can small/medium IT companies can reduce their IT costs and hence achieve organizational growth?
Research Questions
Should IT companies in Hallstahammar adopt Cloud Computing with the intention of minimizing costs and hence grow more in the Western Mälardalen region?
Which are the potential business advantages that these companies can be influenced by?
What are the chances for innovation, enhancing the business model, and extending the business network?
Which are the main risk implications of moving the existing technology (IT infrastructure and IS) on to the cloud?
Methodology
Research ApproachCloud Computing:A new approach in
Hallastahammars IT companies
QualitativeMethod
Secondary DataPrimary Data
OtherDatabases /Newspapers
Literature Journals
GroundedTheory
Conceptual TheoriticalFramework
Triangle ofAnalysis
Data Collection
QuantitativeMethod
Interviews
Semi-Structu
red
OpenPre-Coded
Skype/Phone
Face-to-Face
Collection ofEmpirical Data
StructuredApproach
Conclusions -Recommendations
Critical LiteratureReview
Case StudySurveys
Companies Interviewed
LifeCenter ABPComPartnerIDÉbild
Hallstahammar Kommun
Aros Circle AB (TotaAssist) Hanson&Verthed AB
Non-Profitorganizations
Software Development Companies
Construction/Designing IT Companies
Conceptual Framework
Results
√LifeCenter AB
√√√IDEbild
√√PComPartner
√√HallstahammarKommun
√√HVAB
√√TotalAssist
Can’tdecide Now/Not firstpriority
Will adopt CC if platformapplication goes to CC, e.g.,AutoCAD
Encouragecustomers/others toAdopt CC
Planning toAdopt CC
AlreadyAdoptedCC
Company Name
Conclusions
IT companies in Hallstahammar should adopt Cloud Computing.
Business benefits after CC adoptation: cost-leadership, new innovative product/services, extending their business networks and enhancing their business models.
Risk may face: data security (data encryption), where exactly data resides (data location), recovery procedures, and availability of internet.
Recommendations
Recommendations (cont.)
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