Over the years, several methodologies have evolved to help the IT industry cope with rapidly evolving business requirements. One such methodology is Agile...
- an iterative approach to software development. This paper discusses the benefits of applying the Agile methodology to Azure™ applications and solutions to address potential challenges. Our experts also provide insights to architects and managers who are looking for ways to improve their existing software development practices using Agile.
Microsoft® Azure™ is a cloud platform that runs applications on the cloud. Test environment setup on Azure™ is quick and easy. However by design, the Azure™ platform imposes...
certain restrictions on services deployed on it. This paper discusses the challenges along with approaches to handle different aspects of testing on Azure™. It also provides an insight into the end-to-end testing lifecycle involved for testing applications to be deployed on Windows® Azure™.
Analyzing cloud as a service oriented model lead to questions related to the relevance of SOA to cloud and its application. SOA is a framework that promotes the use of shared model of resources...
- processes, applications, and data – that are improved with abstraction. SOA and cloud are complementary to each other and help each other grow. This paper discusses how SOA has helped cloud become what it is today and how it will continue to play a significant role in future.
Cloud Computing is one of the most discussed emerging technology trends today. While the short term driver for cloud computing adoption has been IT optimization for cost savings...
, this paper explores its potential to fundamentally change business models. Our experts outline how the internet consumer industry has evolved changing the consumer mindset; how this is going to drive the Global 2000 enterprises to adopt similar approaches and the role cloud computing will play.
In today’s competitive world, news and media companies require a dynamic web presence. Cloud environment can help these companies achieve business agility through...
system extensibility. This paper presents an iterative approach for putting Rich media content management systems on cloud. Additionally this paper describes how to set-up multi-media and news services exchange on the cloud for generating more business with available infrastructure and data.
As business models continue to evolve, organizations realize that there is no single approach towards enterprise architecture. Business landscape, employees and their experience influence enterprise decisions. In this...
view point, our experts recommend a combination of approaches resulting in roadmap and effective roll out of Cloud Computing program towards realizing enterprise vision.
Cloud Computing can enable a company's technology-dependent business processes to operate efficiently with faster cycle time and lower costs. But moving to the Cloud is not easy. There is lack of clarity on applications to...
be retained and built on the Cloud, besides the Enterprise Architecture to adopt and cost justification for the process. Our experts discuss the transition challenges and strategies to overcome them.
Microsoft’s Cloud Computing offering, Windows Azure helps realize benefits of cloud technologies, each providing a specific set of services to application developers. Our experts introduce Windows Azure and ...
provide insights into different aspects of Azure-based development within the Enterprise IT landscape. Azure development lifecycle provide enterprise project teams with insights on how existing methodologies are transitioned to be developed on Azure.
Service Commerce Platform @ Cloud is an exchange, where the service publishers and service subscribers can do business online. Infosys' experts discuss how Independent Software Vendors (ISVs),...
Cloud service providers, system integrators and individual publishers can generate non-linear revenue. They can also accelerate the time-to-market of new services at a minimal investment. Further, enterprises and individuals also benefit by subscribing to the service platform in private or public Clouds.
While enterprises explore the possibilities of Cloud Computing technologies adoption, it is imperative to evaluate the applicability and suitability of each technology for specific businesses....
Our experts discuss the challenges faced by consumers and users in Cloud adoption.
Cloud Computing is in the early stages of enterprise adoption. Our expert traces the evolution of Cloud Computing, key Cloud providers and early adopters. Cloud Computing delivers value in terms...
of speed, agility and costs. Enterprises should be selective about workload or application, while leveraging the Public Cloud. Companies must develop a business case and roadmap to re-architect their IT infrastructure as Private Clouds, for seamless provisioning and efficient usage.
Cloud Computing is an alternate delivery and acquisition model for IT-related services. It enables companies to optimize IT cost structure, reduce Total Cost of Ownership (TCO),...
translate fixed to variable costs, improve business agility, and develop world-class systems. CIOs should integrate Cloud Computing into their IT strategies and business scenarios and applications, which are adaptable to Cloud Computing models.
Our experts demonstrate how Lean IT transformation can leverage Cloud Computing technology and next-generation Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business models. This approach can significantly reduce...
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), achieve business agility and guarantee Quality of Service (QaS) through new IT service models. Our experts develop a high level road map to move towards Lean IT transformation. They present a cost-benefit analysis of a Lean IT transformation approach in an enterprise collaboration scenario.
Our experts discuss how Cloud Computing technology can transform business of software distribution and related e-commerce....
This is achieved through highly scalable online stores, which are integrated with marketing and promotion strategies.
Mobile communication providers adopt new business models to drive growth and create values. With the recent advancements in mobile applications, they possess the potential to transform...
customer experiences. Our experts propose a roadmap to explore this future, and expand the business of mobile applications.
With digital consumers demanding a richer user experience, and active community participation before purchase, online shopping has experienced a sea change. eCommerce enterprises adapting to...
changing realities are faced with challenges of low conversion rates, shifting customer loyalty, high operational, and customer acquisition costs. Enterprises need a platform that brings together the best of ecommerce and Social Media, one that would help to deepen engagement and increase sales.
Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) is emerging as an alternative to legacy-laden IT landscapes. Organizations across the world are opting for SaaS as it is easy-to-administer and easy-to-use. However, moving to a SaaS set-up is challenging and effecting appropriate...
changes in business and IT processes and structures is crucial for success. A meticulous architecture analysis must be carried out to ensure that there are no grey areas - security should not be compromised, data ownership should be assured, and reliability should not be an issue.
Initiating and sustaining a two-way dialogue with customers is critical for businesses. This helps shape customer perceptions, and deliver tailor-made products and offerings. To understand what makes customers tick, enterprises must learn about their behavior, requirements, ...
desires, and motivations. To satisfy them, companies must shift their engagement strategy from paid media to earned media. They must make use of the pervasive Web to generate commerce and build loyalties. This is achieved through a community of customer advocates, which will help to deliver measurable business values.