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smarter decisions and improve global business performance. Cloud technology and
virtualization are believed to provide business insights without enormous infrastructure
enhancements. The executive board is aware of the profound benefits of cloud technology and
virtualization but is apprehensive because they are unfamiliar with the look and feel of the
technology. The executive team is interested in your recommendations and eagerly waiting for
your forward-thinking viewpoint.
Section 1: Design Document
Write a four to six (4-6) page design document in which you:
Support the need for the use of cloud technology and virtualization within the company.
Assess expected cost savings in hardware infrastructure.
Determine the possible reductions of human capital that can be realized from implementing
cloud and virtualization technologies.
Create a diagram through the use of Microsoft Visio or an open source alternative such as Dia
to illustrate how cloud and virtualization technology could align with the company’s business
processes and assist with attainment of organizational goals. Note:The graphically depicted
solution is not included in the required page length but must be included in the design
document appendix.
Provide a compelling recommendation for solution providers and partners that could help the
company secure a firm competitive advantage by using cloud and virtualization technologies.
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all
sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your
professor for any additional instructions.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s
name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in
the required assignment page length.
Include charts or diagrams created in MS Visio or Dia as an appendix of the design document.
All references to these diagrams must be included in the body of the design document.