Sem: Dec-2024 Maximum Marks: 50 Examination: End Exam Date: 15/12/2024 Duration: 2.5hrs
Programme code: 18 Programme: MBA for Working Executive	Class: SY	Semester: III Batch- 2023-24
College: K. J. Somaiya Institute of Management	Name of the department/Section/Center: DST
Course Code: 117P18C312	Name of the Course: Cloud Computing & IoT
Instructions: Do not mix-up the sub questions

Question No.	Max. Marks
Q.1	Using the below written case study, answer the following questions: Background: GreenLeaf Enterprises, a mid-sized manufacturing company, has been a successful player in the sustainable packaging industry for over two decades. However, in recent years, the company faced increased pressure to modernize its IT infrastructure to stay competitive. With more customers demanding real-time order tracking and efficient digital services, GreenLeaf’s outdated on-premises systems were becoming a significant bottleneck. Recognizing this, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Anil Patel, proposed moving to a cloud-based infrastructure to enhance scalability, reduce operational costs, and increase agility. The executive team approved the plan, setting a goal to migrate 60% of its applications to the cloud within a year. The Transition Process: Anil and his team chose a popular cloud service provider to host their applications, customer data, and analytics platforms. The expected benefits included: Scalability: The ability to handle fluctuations in demand, especially during peak seasons. Cost Efficiency: Reducing expenses associated with maintaining and upgrading on-premises servers. Data Analytics: Leveraging cloud-based analytics to gain insights into customer behavior and streamline production. Challenges Encountered: Despite the initial enthusiasm, GreenLeaf faced several challenges during the cloud adoption journey: Data Security Concerns: The company’s leadership was worried about storing sensitive customer information on external servers, fearing potential data breaches and compliance issues. Resistance from Employees: Some staff members were uncomfortable with the new cloud-based tools and workflows, resulting in decreased productivity during the initial phases. Integration Issues: The IT team struggled to integrate some legacy systems with the new cloud infrastructure, leading to unexpected downtime and disruptions. Vendor Dependence: The CFO, Riya Sharma, expressed concerns about vendor lock-in, where GreenLeaf might become overly dependent on a single cloud provider, making it challenging to switch in the future if costs increased. Outcome: Six months into the project, GreenLeaf managed to migrate 40% of its applications to the cloud. While the initial challenges were partially resolved, Anil and his team realized they needed a more comprehensive change management strategy and better employee training to maximize the benefits of cloud adoption. How should GreenLeaf address concerns about data security and compliance when migrating to the cloud? What measures can they implement to protect sensitive customer data? What strategies could GreenLeaf use to overcome resistance from employees who are uncomfortable with cloud-based tools? How can the company ensure a smoother transition? Given the concerns about vendor lock-in, how should GreenLeaf evaluate the cost implications of cloud adoption in the long run? What alternatives could they consider to mitigate this risk? What steps can GreenLeaf take to overcome integration challenges between their existing on-premises systems and new cloud infrastructure? Should GreenLeaf prioritize migrating all applications to the cloud quickly to gain competitive advantage, or should they adopt a slower, more cautious approach to minimize disruptions? Explain your rationale.	5X6M=30 M
Q.2	Write a short note on any of the four. Service models of cloud computing Hybrid cloud / Community cloud Cloud virtualization Business Applications of IoT Security challenges in IoT Components of SLA	4X5M=20M