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What do the printing press, the steam engine, and electricity have in common?

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  1. They’re examples of a paradigm shift: a fundamental
  2. irreversible change in the way that humans work
  3. engage with the world.
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How do the mentioned examples relate to cloud technology?

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  1. We’re right in the middle of another paradigm shift: one of digital transformation. Cloud technology is transforming how organizations create value
  2. how people work
  3. ultimately
  4. how people live.
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What are the key components of a digital transformation?

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  1. Digital transformation involves using new digital technologies
  2. such as cloud platforms
  3. to modify business processes
  4. culture
  5. customer experiences to meet the needs of changing business
  6. market dynamics.
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Why do organizations pursue digital transformation?

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To change how they operate, redefine relationships with their customers, employees, and partners, modernize applications, create new services, and deliver value.

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Why are traditional on-premises computing solutions inadequate?

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  1. With smart analytics embedded in everything
  2. devices generating exponential amounts of data
  3. traditional on-premises computing solutions can no longer suffice.
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What does the IDC FutureScape report predict regarding IT spending?

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The IDC FutureScape report predicts that over 50% of all IT spending will go toward digital transformation and innovation by 2024.

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What is the cloud?

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The cloud is a metaphor for the network of data centers which store and compute information that’s available through the internet.

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What is on-premises IT infrastructure?

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  1. On-premises IT infrastructure refers to hardware
  2. software applications hosted on-site
  3. located
  4. operated within an organization’s data center to serve their unique needs. It is the traditional way of managing IT infrastructure.
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What are the benefits of on-premises?

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  1. It doesn’t require third-party access
  2. giving owners physical control over the server hardware
  3. software
  4. doesn’t require ongoing access payment.
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What is a private cloud?

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  1. A private cloud is a type of cloud computing where the infrastructure is dedicated to a single organization. It is hosted within an organization’s own servers
  2. either at their data center
  3. a third-party colocation facility
  4. or by using a private cloud provider.
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Why might organizations use a private cloud?

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They might have made significant investments in their own infrastructure or need to meet specific regulatory requirements regarding data hosting.

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What is a public cloud?

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  1. The public cloud is where on-dem
  2. computing services
  3. infrastructure are managed by a third-party provider
  4. shared with multiple organizations through the public internet.
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What are the three types of cloud computing service models available in public cloud?

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1) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) 2) Platform as a Service (PaaS) 3) Software as a Service (SaaS).

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What is the difference between hybrid cloud and multicloud?

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  1. Hybrid cloud is a combination of different environments
  2. typically a public
  3. private cloud. Multicloud combines at least two public cloud providers. They aren’t interchangeable terms.
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What is the prevalence of multicloud strategies among organizations?

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  1. According to the “Flexera 2022 State of the Cloud Report”
  2. 89% of respondents reported having a multicloud strategy
  3. 80% take a hybrid approach by combining public
  4. private cloud.
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What are the benefits of cloud computing compared to traditional on-premises infrastructure?

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  1. Scalability
  2. flexibility
  3. agility
  4. strategic value
  5. security
  6. cost-effectiveness.
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How does cloud computing offer scalability?

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  1. Cloud computing gives organizations access to scalable resources
  2. the latest technologies on-dem
  3. eliminating worries about capital expenditures or limited fixed infrastructure.
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How does cloud computing offer flexibility?

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  1. Organizations
  2. users can access cloud services from anywhere
  3. scaling services up or down as needed to meet business requirements.
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How does cloud computing offer agility?

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Organizations can rapidly develop and deploy new applications without concerning themselves with the underlying infrastructure.

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How does cloud computing offer strategic value?

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  1. Cloud providers stay updated with the latest innovations
  2. offer them as services
  3. allowing organizations to gain competitive advantages
  4. a higher ROI than with soon-to-be obsolete technologies.
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How is cloud computing secure?

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Cloud computing security is recognized as stronger than enterprise data centers due to the extensive security mechanisms and dedicated teams implemented by cloud providers.

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How is cloud computing cost-effective?

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  1. Organizations only pay for the computing resources they use
  2. eliminating the need to overbuild data center capacity for dem
  3. spikes or growth. IT staff can be deployed to more strategic initiatives.
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What sets Nintendo apart in its approach to technology transformation?

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Nintendo focuses on their core mission of motivating people to play. They embrace new technology to further that mission, rather than sticking to a specific tool or method.

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What mistake did traditional encyclopedia companies make?

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  1. They focused on ‘how’ they operate
  2. such as printing
  3. selling books
  4. lost sight of their mission to share knowledge. This made them resistant to adopting new technologies like CD-ROMs or online platforms.
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What is the key message about digital transformation from the case study?

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  1. Digital transformation is an ongoing process. Embracing new technology is crucial for organizations to evolve
  2. serve their customers better
  3. maintain a competitive edge.
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What are the primary drivers that organizations undergo a digital transformation?

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Understanding and using data, having the best technology infrastructure, creating a hybrid workplace, ensuring data and systems are secure, and prioritizing sustainability.

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What is the significance of a data cloud?

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  1. A data cloud is a unified solution to manage data across its entire lifecycle
  2. enabling organizations to process data with scale
  3. speed
  4. security
  5. reliability.
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How do open standard and open source differ?

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  1. Open st
  2. ard refers to software that follows openly accessible specifications
  3. ensuring interoperability. Open source refers to software whose source code is public
  4. free to use
  5. modify
  6. share.
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How is collaboration crucial in a transformation cloud?

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  1. Collaboration transforms how people connect
  2. work together. With hybrid work environments
  3. it’s essential to support both in-person
  4. remote interactions
  5. requiring tools that facilitate secure connections
  6. collaboration from anywhere.
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What is the role of trust in the transformation cloud?

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  1. Trust involves ensuring that data
  2. systems
  3. users are secure. With rising cybersecurity threats
  4. organizations need to rethink their security posture
  5. ensuring protection in a fast-changing environment.
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Why is sustainability important in digital transformation?

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  1. Organizations are encouraged to contribute to a cleaner
  2. more sustainable world. Cloud computing
  3. being more energy-efficient
  4. can help reduce emissions
  5. companies are looking for sustainable infrastructures for their operations.
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What is the purpose of the Google Cloud Adoption Framework?

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  1. It serves as a map to help organizations adopt the cloud quickly
  2. effectively by creating a comprehensive action plan for cloud adoption
  3. aligning business objectives
  4. providing actionable tasks.

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