Business Transformation Through IT: Cloud Computing for Decision Makers
Cloud
| Intermediate
- 15 videos | 1h 34m 51s
- Includes Assessment
- Earns a Badge
Cloud computing enables the delivery of computing services such as storage, networking, and software over the Internet. This capability allows individuals or organizations to scale resources as needed, lower operating costs, and increase productivity. Explore how business transformation can allow you to shift or re-align business operations. Discover how to plan and prepare for business transformation-related changes, learn how to communicate changes to employees and stakeholders, and explore how information technology has revolutionized business operations. Next, examine the role of information technology (IT) decision makers and learn how to differentiate between brand-centric, multifocal, and aggregator decision makers. Discover how information technology helped grow and reduce costs for organizations prior to cloud computing, and explore challenges when adopting a digital-first mindset for business. Lastly, explore the differences between on-premise and cloud environments, and recognize key factors to examine when considering a move to the cloud.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
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Discover the key concepts covered in this courseOutline business transformation and how it can be used to shift or realign business operationsOutline how to plan and prepare for business transformation related changes and how to communicate those changesRecognize how to adapt to changes during business transformationOutline the history of information technology and how it has revolutionized business operationsRecognize the importance of information technology decision makers and the role they play in organizationsDifferentiate between the visionary, guardian, motivator, flexible, and catalyst styles of decision makersIdentify the fundamentals of finance and accounting as it relates to information technology decision-making
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List steps information technology decision makers can use to determine what choices to makeIdentify how information technology and cloud services have helped to grow businesses and reduce costsRecognize challenges when trying to adopt a digital-first mindset for businessRecognize how technology can impact business cultureDifferentiate between on-premises and cloud solutionsList common factors when considering moving to the cloud such as costs, licensing, complexity, security, and performanceSummarize the key concepts covered in this course
IN THIS COURSE
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57s
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9m 5s
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7m 2s
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6m 8s
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9m 39s
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7m 13s
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4m 44s
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5m 49s
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3m 58s
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6m 22s
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5m 23s
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5m 50s
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15m 50s
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6m 1s
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52s
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