Cloud Computing, Tieto Cloud Server Model
Suikkanen, Saara (2013)
Saimaan ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013060613360
http://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013060613360
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The purpose of this study is to find out what is cloud computing. To be able to make wise decisions when moving to cloud or considering it, companies need to understand what cloud is consists of. Which model suits best to they company, what should be taken into account before moving to cloud, what is the cloud broker role and also SWOT analysis of cloud?
To be able to answer customer requirements and business demands, IT companies should develop and produce new service models. IT house Tieto has launched a new Cloud Server service to Finish markets on the 28th of November 2012. Tieto`s customer can now have server capacity via the new self-service tool and faster than ever before. Study explains what this innovative model is and how customers see the cloud in their business. The goal of this study is to get answers those issues mentioned above and also ask some customer experience from the Tieto Cloud Server model.
Theoretical part of the study is based on cloud computing related academic publications; including literature and articles, material from Tieto Intranet, academic discussion with Tieto professionals, Tieto live webcasts, internal interviews and phone interviews with the Tieto Cloud Server customers. A qualitative research with interviews was done to gather information on how customers want to proceed with cloud and cloud providers.
The research results indicate that cloud services are an increasing future trend. There are some risks and threats in the cloud, but the market situation and benefits offered by cloud services drives more customers into cloud.
In conclusion, the thesis results shows the importance of cloud as a new model of doing business, importance of product standardization and it also shows how important it is to create a new, innovative service models.
To be able to answer customer requirements and business demands, IT companies should develop and produce new service models. IT house Tieto has launched a new Cloud Server service to Finish markets on the 28th of November 2012. Tieto`s customer can now have server capacity via the new self-service tool and faster than ever before. Study explains what this innovative model is and how customers see the cloud in their business. The goal of this study is to get answers those issues mentioned above and also ask some customer experience from the Tieto Cloud Server model.
Theoretical part of the study is based on cloud computing related academic publications; including literature and articles, material from Tieto Intranet, academic discussion with Tieto professionals, Tieto live webcasts, internal interviews and phone interviews with the Tieto Cloud Server customers. A qualitative research with interviews was done to gather information on how customers want to proceed with cloud and cloud providers.
The research results indicate that cloud services are an increasing future trend. There are some risks and threats in the cloud, but the market situation and benefits offered by cloud services drives more customers into cloud.
In conclusion, the thesis results shows the importance of cloud as a new model of doing business, importance of product standardization and it also shows how important it is to create a new, innovative service models.