Information Systems Design

Cloud computing is becoming the trend. Discuss pros and cons of this technology based on your personal/work experience and research. What do you see as a major challenge for the future of Cloud? What are the security challenges and regulatory requirements to consider with Cloud computing? How does Cloud computing create opportunities or challenges for business continuity?

Explain your ideas in your initial post and support your ideas with at least one of the following articles and an additional article of your choice (either from the list or your own research).

· Chou, D. C. (2015, February). Cloud computing: A value creation model. Computer Standards & Interfaces, 38, 72-77.

· Edwards, J. (2017, November 16). 10 cloud mistakes that can sink your business. Computer World Hong Kong.

· Mattei, M. D. & Satterly, E. (2016, November). Integrating virtualization and cloud services into a multi-tier-location information system business continuity plan.  Journal of Strategic Innovation and Sustainability, 11(2), 70-80.

· More businesses moving to the cloud for data backup. (2016). Information Management Journal50(4), 13.

· Stuckenberg, S., Kude, T., & Heinzel, A. (2014, November). Understanding the role of organizational integration in developing and operating Software-as-a-ServiceZeitschrift Für Betriebswirtschaft, 84(8), 1019-1050.