Suitability of platforms and services DigitalIT2021

A computer or device and the operating system on which applications run is known as a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

(a)  

Which of the following devices can access cloud technologies?

• desktop computer

• laptops

• tablets

• smartphones

• All of the above devices

Influences on choice of platform and cloud services:

Screen size, usability and portability means...

• Desktop and laptop computers with their larger screens and full-size keyboards can be easier to use for many tasks.

• Apps are generally designed to run on different platforms

• A cloud application may not be suitable for the purpose the organisation wants to use it for.

• If an app is not available on a cloud platform, it will limit the user's access to cloud technologies.

• Poor internet connection may impact upon the user's experience.

Influences on choice of platform and cloud services:

Interface design

• Desktop and laptop computers with their larger screens and full-size keyboards can be easier to use for many tasks.

• Apps are generally designed to run on different platforms

• A cloud application may not be suitable for the purpose the organisation wants to use it for.

• If an app is not available on a cloud platform, it will limit the user's access to cloud technologies.

• Poor internet connection may impact upon the user's experience.

Influences on choice of platform and cloud services:

Compatibility with existing systems

• Desktop and laptop computers with their larger screens and full-size keyboards can be easier to use for many tasks.

• Apps are generally designed to run on different platforms

• A cloud application may not be suitable for the purpose the organisation wants to use it for.

• If an app is not available on a cloud platform, it will limit the user's access to cloud technologies.

• Poor internet connection may impact upon the user's experience.

Influences on choice of platform and cloud services:

Suitability for intended purpose

• Desktop and laptop computers with their larger screens and full-size keyboards can be easier to use for many tasks.

• Apps are generally designed to run on different platforms

• A cloud application may not be suitable for the purpose the organisation wants to use it for.

• If an app is not available on a cloud platform, it will limit the user's access to cloud technologies.

• Poor internet connection may impact upon the user's experience.

Influences on choice of platform and cloud services:

Speed of connectivity

• Desktop and laptop computers with their larger screens and full-size keyboards can be easier to use for many tasks.

• Apps are generally designed to run on different platforms

• A cloud application may not be suitable for the purpose the organisation wants to use it for.

• If an app is not available on a cloud platform, it will limit the user's access to cloud technologies.

• Poor internet connection may impact upon the user's experience.

Hardware requirements such as disk size and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ speed become less important when using cloud technologies and storage because data is not stored locally on the user's device and some of the processing is done remotely.

(a)  

A business has a sales team working at home. Price lists are on Excel spreadsheets. The company has decided to replace laptops with smartphones. Explain one impact on the sales team...

*think about the size of the smartphone display.