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    Business Models for Start up Business

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    Gamingdom is a new start up venture that provides online gaming service utilising the latest cloud computing technology. The high demand, popularity and exponential growth in the number of gaming enthusiasts and the market have brought about this innovative idea. This new venture aims to provide an easy method of gaming through the internet without heavy expenses on hardware and software and also minimising the existing high rate of piracy. A business model is an essential tool for building a successful new business and for any new innovative venture start up it is utmost necessary to have a proper business plan in hand before proceeding for its implementation. This paper looks into the best available methodologies and approach to provide value to the customer and how they can derive value out of the service. The development of a proper business model that looks into all the key components of a business like value proposition, target market, value chain, and methods of revenue generation was intended. An in-depth research was done to understand the difference between a business model and the strategic decisions of a company and how it applies to the business. The Representation of a business model is essential for the effective communication of the idea and for the clear understanding to the business stakeholder and investors and this paper looks into the different methods to represent a business model. Every coin has two sides; a clear understanding of the possible problems of a business model if not framed properly which could be lethal to the business was proactively assessed which would help to think about alternative solutions

    IT investment governance and corporate governance: perspective and approach

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    The change in economic scenario and emergence of new technologies, it has become important to put new perspective on IT investment beyond Net Present Value and productivity paradox. With changing regulation and new interconnected world over internet, corporate Governance, Business Plan & Strategy and it’s alignment with IT investments has been a growing subject of discussion across globe. Cloud computing infrastructure with ITIL processes provides systematic guidelines to manage business, however, to make business and its processes deliver value, IT investment demands investment in more than technology and its components. IT investment available to build organization capability are directly linked with corporate strategy, business risk management, information economics, new business enabler, productivity tool and control systems. With need of new products and service development, innovation forms the center stage of IT investment planning, giving way to new IT investment assessment areas. With constant need to develop competitive advantage, adjust with competition in business environment and integrate with global economy, at the same time adhere to regulatory guidelines, the complexities involved in corporate governance and IT investments are increasing. Considering this situation, this paper provides the new perspective to assess IT investments and make IT investment decision. This paper also provides new perspectives and approaches for IT investment portfolio management

    Models of service, applications and commercial examples of cloud computing

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    Cilj ovog završnog rada jest detaljnije obraditi pojam računalstva u oblaku, njegove primjene, modele usluga te naposljetku prikazati na temelju komercijalnih primjera računalnu i ekonomsku prednost. Računalstvo u oblaku predstavlja model obrade podataka koji omogućuje brz i jednostavan pristup skupu djeljivih računalnih resursa. Resursi se odnose na sastavnice poput računalnih mreža, poslužiteljskih računala, medija za pohranu podataka, aplikacija te raznih usluga. Organizacije u fazi izgradnje mogu na isplativ način izgraditi računalnu infrastrutkuru za obavljanje poslovanja. Računalstvo u oblaku predstavlja isplativ model usluge bez visokih inicijalnih troškova. Poslije definiranja pojma računalstva u oblaku, njegove strukture te funkcionalnosti, ovaj završni rad bavi se vrstama primjene oblaka i modelima usluga. Detaljno su razrađene vrste primjene kroz privatni, javni, oblak zajednice te hibridni oblak. Modeli usluga odnose se na softver kao uslugu, platformu kao uslugu i infrastrukturu kao uslugu. Rad završava komercijalnim primjerima primjene računalstva u oblaku na primjerima modernih organizacija, odnosno pruţatelja usluga u oblaku. Spomenute su organizacije Amazon.com, Google te GoGrid Cloud. Kroz pojašnjenje zastupljenijih usluga prikazuju se praktične primjene oblaka i prednosti pojedinog proizvoda.The aim of this final thesis is to define in detail the main definition of Cloud Computing, as well as deployment methods and service models, finalizing with commercial examples showing computational and economical value. Cloud Computing is defined as data processing model which enables fast and simple approach to a resource pooling unit. Resources consist of components such as networking, server clients, data storage, applications and other relevant services. Start-up organizations can build a very cost-effective computing infrastructure for their business needs. Cloud Computing is an efficient service model without initial costs. After defining the main Cloud Computing terms such as structure and functionality, this thesis puts focus on deployment methods and service models. Deployment methods are defined in detail through private cloud, public cloud, community cloud and hybrid cloud. Service models are explained through Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service. Finally, this thesis ends with commercial examples of Cloud Computing, mentioning modern organizations and cloud service providers. Mentioned organizations are Amazon.com, Google and GoGrid Cloud. Practical uses and advantages of cloud computing products are mentioned as well, in simple terms

    Models of service, applications and commercial examples of cloud computing

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    Cilj ovog završnog rada jest detaljnije obraditi pojam računalstva u oblaku, njegove primjene, modele usluga te naposljetku prikazati na temelju komercijalnih primjera računalnu i ekonomsku prednost. Računalstvo u oblaku predstavlja model obrade podataka koji omogućuje brz i jednostavan pristup skupu djeljivih računalnih resursa. Resursi se odnose na sastavnice poput računalnih mreža, poslužiteljskih računala, medija za pohranu podataka, aplikacija te raznih usluga. Organizacije u fazi izgradnje mogu na isplativ način izgraditi računalnu infrastrutkuru za obavljanje poslovanja. Računalstvo u oblaku predstavlja isplativ model usluge bez visokih inicijalnih troškova. Poslije definiranja pojma računalstva u oblaku, njegove strukture te funkcionalnosti, ovaj završni rad bavi se vrstama primjene oblaka i modelima usluga. Detaljno su razrađene vrste primjene kroz privatni, javni, oblak zajednice te hibridni oblak. Modeli usluga odnose se na softver kao uslugu, platformu kao uslugu i infrastrukturu kao uslugu. Rad završava komercijalnim primjerima primjene računalstva u oblaku na primjerima modernih organizacija, odnosno pruţatelja usluga u oblaku. Spomenute su organizacije Amazon.com, Google te GoGrid Cloud. Kroz pojašnjenje zastupljenijih usluga prikazuju se praktične primjene oblaka i prednosti pojedinog proizvoda.The aim of this final thesis is to define in detail the main definition of Cloud Computing, as well as deployment methods and service models, finalizing with commercial examples showing computational and economical value. Cloud Computing is defined as data processing model which enables fast and simple approach to a resource pooling unit. Resources consist of components such as networking, server clients, data storage, applications and other relevant services. Start-up organizations can build a very cost-effective computing infrastructure for their business needs. Cloud Computing is an efficient service model without initial costs. After defining the main Cloud Computing terms such as structure and functionality, this thesis puts focus on deployment methods and service models. Deployment methods are defined in detail through private cloud, public cloud, community cloud and hybrid cloud. Service models are explained through Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service. Finally, this thesis ends with commercial examples of Cloud Computing, mentioning modern organizations and cloud service providers. Mentioned organizations are Amazon.com, Google and GoGrid Cloud. Practical uses and advantages of cloud computing products are mentioned as well, in simple terms

    Challenges for the comprehensive management of cloud services in a PaaS framework

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    The 4CaaSt project aims at developing a PaaS framework that enables flexible definition, marketing, deployment and management of Cloud-based services and applications. The major innovations proposed by 4CaaSt are the blueprint and its lifecycle management, a one stop shop for Cloud services and a PaaS level resource management featuring elasticity. 4CaaSt also provides a portfolio of ready to use Cloud native services and Cloud-aware immigrant technologies

    A proposed case for the cloud software engineering in security

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    This paper presents Cloud Software Engineering in Security (CSES) proposal that combines the benefits from each of good software engineering process and security. While other literature does not provide a proposal for Cloud security as yet, we use Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN) to illustrate the concept of CSES from its design, implementation and test phases. BPMN can be used to raise alarm for protecting Cloud security in a real case scenario in real-time. Results from BPMN simulations show that a long execution time of 60 hours is required to protect real-time security of 2 petabytes (PB). When data is not in use, BPMN simulations show that the execution time for all data security rapidly falls off. We demonstrate a proposal to deal with Cloud security and aim to improve its current performance for Big Data

    Innovative public governance through cloud computing: Information privacy, business models and performance measurement challenges

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    Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify and analyze challenges and to discuss proposed solutions for innovative public governance through cloud computing. Innovative technologies, such as federation of services and cloud computing, can greatly contribute to the provision of e-government services, through scaleable and flexible systems. Furthermore, they can facilitate in reducing costs and overcoming public information segmentation. Nonetheless, when public agencies use these technologies, they encounter several associated organizational and technical changes, as well as significant challenges. Design/methodology/approach: We followed a multidisciplinary perspective (social, behavioral, business and technical) and conducted a conceptual analysis for analyzing the associated challenges. We conducted focus group interviews in two countries for evaluating the performance models that resulted from the conceptual analysis. Findings: This study identifies and analyzes several challenges that may emerge while adopting innovative technologies for public governance and e-government services. Furthermore, it presents suggested solutions deriving from the experience of designing a related platform for public governance, including issues of privacy requirements, proposed business models and key performance indicators for public services on cloud computing. Research limitations/implications: The challenges and solutions discussed are based on the experience gained by designing one platform. However, we rely on issues and challenges collected from four countries. Practical implications: The identification of challenges for innovative design of e-government services through a central portal in Europe and using service federation is expected to inform practitioners in different roles about significant changes across multiple levels that are implied and may accelerate the challenges' resolution. Originality/value: This is the first study that discusses from multiple perspectives and through empirical investigation the challenges to realize public governance through innovative technologies. The results emerge from an actual portal that will function at a European level. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited

    A Case Study for Business Integration as a Service

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    This paper presents Business Integration as a Service (BIaaS) to allow two services to work together in the Cloud to achieve a streamline process. We illustrate this integration using two services; Return on Investment (ROI) Measurement as a Service (RMaaS) and Risk Analysis as a Service (RAaaS) in the case study at the University of Southampton. The case study demonstrates the cost-savings and the risk analysis achieved, so two services can work as a single service. Advanced techniques are used to demonstrate statistical services and 3D Visualisation services under the remit of RMaaS and Monte Carlo Simulation as a Service behind the design of RAaaS. Computational results are presented with their implications discussed. Different types of risks associated with Cloud adoption can be calculated easily, rapidly and accurately with the use of BIaaS. This case study confirms the benefits of BIaaS adoption, including cost reduction and improvements in efficiency and risk analysis. Implementation of BIaaS in other organisations is also discussed. Important data arising from the integration of RMaaS and RAaaS are useful for management and stakeholders of University of Southampton
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