C768 Task 2 Page 1 Cloud Migration of Seamus Company IT Infrastructure

C768 Task 2 Page 3 This would be accomplished in three main phases; developing a clear and concise plan, moving Seamus’ IT infrastructure into the AEY cloud, and commencing operations within the new environment. Benefits of this solution include a reduction in operating costs, increased business continuity and collaboration efficiency, scalability, flexibility of work practices, access to automatic updates, and decreased time to market ("Benefits of Cloud Computing," 2017). The primary goals of this project are to increase uptime and performance while simultaneously providing significant cost savings. The estimated cost to move Seamus’ IT infrastructure to an AEY cloud environment and provide three years of support is $390,231. AEY is an industry leader in cloud computing, with an extensive track record of providing high-quality, custom tailored solutions to a vast array of customers. This history of success and depth of capability means that Seamus can be confident in AEY’s ability to deliver the proposed solution on time and within budget. Proposed Project for Seamus Company D1. Proposed Solution As Seamus works to expand its market share, a desire to utilize new technologies in an effort to enhance their productivity has emerged. Migrating the Seamus Company’s aging IT infrastructure to an AEY Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solution would address this concern. This means that as opposed to Seamus owning and operating their own physical IT infrastructure C768 Task 2 Page 4 on-premises, AEY would provide Seamus with virtualized networking, compute, and storage resources. This configuration will lead to a significant reduction in operating costs through reduced energy consumption, fewer delays, and transferring the responsibility of upgrading hardware and software to the cloud provider ("Benefits of Cloud Computing," 2017). An IaaS solution also enhances business continuity in the event of a crisis, ensuring that data is backed up offsite and can still be accessed, minimizing downtime and loss of productivity. In addition, the cloud provides a level of scalability impossible with traditional architecture, allowing Seamus to quickly and efficiently react to new situations and changes in resource requirements. Furthermore, cloud computing enables employees to access their data from anywhere, allowing for flexible work practices and increasing collaboration efficiency ("Benefits of Cloud Computing," 2017). D2. Case Study Review DX Marketing  The first case we will explore is DX Marketing, a data-driven marketing