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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Review computing needs in the business
   • Review current computing resources and use, and document according to organisational requirements
   • Identify and discuss future computing needs and potential improvements to business operations with staff or team members
   • Collate information collected in review, and summarise business computing needs in line with organisational requirements
2. Investigate cloud computing services to meet business needs
   • Research fundamentals of cloud computing, types of services offered, and their costs
   • Seek assistance from specialist advisors as required, to determine relevant cloud computing services
   • Undertake basic cost-benefit analysis for introducing cloud computing
   • Identify potential opportunities and risks associated with introducing cloud computing
   • Prepare a business case for implementing cloud computing services or other required changes, and seek approval where required
3. Develop a plan to introduce cloud computing
   • Prioritise introduction of cloud computing, including short-term and longer-term goals
   • Prepare a budget catering for short and long-term priorities, following organisational format and requirements
   • Independently or through services of a specialist advisor, outline steps and activities required to introduce cloud computing into the business
4. Support implementation of the plan
   • Communicate and promote key features of the plan to others
   • Organise training and coaching to maximise cloud computing potential
   • Encourage and support individuals and work groups to become more efficient using cloud computing

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

review and analyse business computing use and needs, including equipment and software requirements

collect and analyse information about cloud computing including:

seeking assistance from specialist advisor as required

performing cost-benefit analysis

identifying potential risks

make the business case to introduce cloud computing

prepare a plan and support others to implement cloud computing.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain fundamentals of cloud computing, including key terms and concepts

outline sources of information about cloud computing for micro or small business, and options specific to the business

describe how to undertake a cost-benefit analysis and prepare a budget

summarise business protocols for using services of specialist advisors.

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