AYEN CHOL ALANG MAGUET 23/605/BBA-M

Assessment: Cloud Computing, Edge Computing and Virtualization in TitanTech.

1. Role of Cloud Computing , Edge Computing and Virtualization in Business
Performance
Cloud Computing
• Provides on-demand computing power and scalability for AI- driven solutions
and IoT applications.
• TitanTech uses multi-cloud (AWS,Azure,Google Cloud) for global
accessibility and storage
Edge Computing
• Moves data processing closer to IoT devices, reducing latency and improving
real-time decision-making.
• Helps TitanTech process critical data in smart cities and industrial automation.
• without relying on the cloud.
Visualization
• Allows multiple virtual machines to run on one physical server, improving
resource allocation.
• Increase efficiency in TitanTech’s data centers and edge devices.
Challenges in Integration
1. Data Sovereignty& Compliance: Some governments require local data storage,
limiting full cloud adaptation.
2. Security & Integration: Ensuring secure communication between cloud, edge and
on-premises system ia difficult.
3. Cost & Performance Balance: Edge computing improves speed but increases
hardware investment
4. Scalability Issues: Managing ohh growing IoT ecosystem without network
congestion is a challenge.
(Citations:Mell & Grance,2011;Shi et al.,2016)
Question 2: How Edge Computing Reduces Latency and Enhances IoT Applications
How edge computing reduces Latency
• Process data locally on edge devices instead of sending it to the cloud.
• Use edge AI algorithms to make real-time decisions.
• Reduces bandwidth usage, minimizing network congestion.
Real world examples:
❖ Tesla- Uses edge computing in its Autopilot system to process real-time sensor data for
self-driving cars
❖ Amazon Go- Uses edge AI in cashier-less stores where cameras and sensors process
transactions locally.
❖ GE Industrial IoT- Uses edge computing to monitor factory equipment and predict
maintenance needs.
(Citations: Satyanarayanan,2017; Varghese & Wang, 2020)
Question 3: Balancing Cloud Computing and Edge Processing for Data Sovereignty
Challenges with Data Sovereignty
• Countries require companies to store and process data locally ( e.g., GDPR in
Europe, China’s Cybersecurity Law)
• Cloud sevices operate globally, making compliance difficult.
Balancing Cloud and Edge for Compliance
1. Local Edge Processing- Process sensitive data on edge servers within the country
while using the cloud for non-sensitve tasks.
2. Hybrid Cloud Model- Store regulated data in private /local cloud while using
public cloud data for analytics.
3. Regional Data Centers- Establish localized cloud data centers in compliance-
heavy regions
( Citations:AI-Rubaye et al., 2019; Zhou et al., 2020)
Question 4: Security Concerns & Mitigation Strategies
Major security concerns
1. Data exposure & Breaches – Cloud and edge systems store large amounts of
sensitve data ,making them cyberattack targets.
2. Cyber Threats( DdoS,Malware)- IoT devices and edge servers are vulnerable to
hacking and malware functions.
3. System Intergration Risks- Different cloud vendors have incompatible security
frameworks ,increasing attack risks.
Mitigation Strategies
1. Data Encryption & Zero- Trust Security – Encrypt data at rest and in transit and
limit user access.
2. AI-Powered Threat Detection- Use AI driv en intrusion detection systyems to
monitor network activity.
3. Multi- Factor Authemication (MFA)- Implement MFA across cloud and edge
devices to prevent unauthorised access.
(Citations: Fernandes et al.,2014; Stojmenovic & Wen, 2014)
Question 5: Cost Implications: Cloud vs. Edge Computing & Optimization Strategy
Cloud Computing Costs
• Pay-as-you-go pricing makes it cost-effective for scalable workloads.
• High data transfer fees for real- time applications.
Edge Computing Costs
• Higher hardware costs (edge servers,IoT gateways)
• Reduces cloud costs by minimizing data transfer and cloud storage usage.
Recommended Strategy
• Hybrid Approach- Use cloud for long term storage and edge for real time processing
.
• Optimize Edge Investments- Deploy edge computing only in high-latency areas to
reduce costs.
• Use Serverless Computing- Leverage cloud-based functions to avoid unessary
infrastructre costs.
(Citations: Gubbi et al.,2013;Li et al.,2018)
Question 6: Key Hardware Components for Edge Computing
1. Edge Servers
• Process and store data locally, reducing cloud dependency.Example NVIDIA
Jetson Xavier for AI-driven real-time analytics
2. GPUs & TPUs (Processing Units)
• Enhance machine learning interence speed at the edge. Example Google Coral
Edge TPU accelerates AI processing in IoT applications.
3. Edge Gateways
• Securely connect IoT devices to cloud and local networks. Example Cisco IoT
Gateways ensure fast ,secure data transmission.
(Citations: Satyanarayanan,2017; Zhou et al., 2019)
Question 7:Process Map for Procurement Workflow

Key Stages:
➢ Order Placement – Customer places an order online.
➢ Order Processing – Order details are verified, and inventory is checked.
➢ 3. Packaging & Shipping – The order is packed and dispatched.
➢ 4. Delivery & Confirmation – Order is delivered, and confirmation is sent.
Stakeholders:
➢ Customers, Order Management Team, Warehouse Staff, Delivery Personnel.
Bottlenecks & Inefficiencies:
➢ Delays in inventory updates.
➢ Inefficient packaging workflows.
Process Improvement Suggestions:
➢ Automate inventory updates using IoT sensors.
➢ Implement AI-driven route optimization for faster deliveries.
(Citations:Turban et al., 2018; Laudon & Laudon, 2020)

References (APA Format)

• Satyanarayanan,M.(2017). The Emergence of edge computing.
Computer,50(1),30-39.
• Stojmenovic,I.,& Wen,S.(2014). The Fog Computing Paradigm. IEEE
wireless Communications,23(5),36-42.