Use Of Cloud Services Research Articles

Integrating Cloud Services with Mobile Applications for Seamless User Experience

In the modern digital era, the integration of cloud services with mobile applications has emerged as a pivotal strategy for delivering a seamless and dynamic user experience. This approach not only enhances the functionality of mobile applications but also ensures that users can access services and data in real-time, regardless of their location. As mobile devices continue to dominate the technology landscape, the demand for responsive, scalable, and user-centric applications has skyrocketed. Cloud services, with their inherent capabilities such as storage, computing power, and advanced analytics, provide the backbone for developing applications that meet these demands. The integration of cloud services with mobile applications offers numerous advantages. It allows for the offloading of heavy computational tasks to cloud servers, thereby preserving the limited processing power and battery life of mobile devices. This capability enables mobile applications to perform complex tasks such as real-time data processing, machine learning inference, and multimedia content rendering without compromising user experience. Additionally, cloud services facilitate the synchronization of data across multiple devices, ensuring that users have consistent access to their data and settings regardless of the device they are using. This is particularly important in scenarios where users switch between devices, such as moving from a smartphone to a tablet or laptop. Moreover, the use of cloud services in mobile applications enhances security and reliability. Cloud providers typically offer robust security features, including data encryption, identity and access management, and continuous monitoring, which are essential for protecting sensitive user data. By leveraging these features, mobile applications can offer a higher level of security than would be feasible with on-device storage and processing. Furthermore, the reliability of cloud services ensures that applications remain available and functional even during peak usage times or when the user is in a location with poor network connectivity. Through techniques such as caching and offline access, cloud-integrated mobile applications can continue to operate smoothly even when real-time access to cloud resources is temporarily unavailable.

Архитектурные подходы и технологические решения в создании инновационных веб-приложений для голосовых и текстовых чатов. Анализ, перспективы и реализация

The article provides a detailed examination of the technologies used in an innovative service that implements voice and text chats as a web application, using an already implemented solution as an example. The main focus is on analyzing the architectural and technological solutions employed in the development of innovative web applications for voice and text chats. The article extensively discusses the functional capabilities, scalability of such systems. The service, provisionally named “Voice and Text Chat Service in the Context of Import Substitution”, serves as the object of analysis. Despite its functional similarities and user experience with leading communication platforms such as Discord, Telegram, and VKontakte, it is developed with specific requirements and the latest technologies in web development in mind. The article meticulously reviews the key components of the system, including server logic, client applications, and data infrastructure. Special attention is given to the integration of modern technologies into real products, including the use of cloud services, microservices architecture, and contemporary frameworks and protocols. The analysis covers not only technical aspects but also issues of usability, accessibility, and inclusivity, enabling the creation of more effective services that meet user needs. The article also highlights potential directions for further development of such platforms and presents examples of best practices in this field.

Learning by Doing: An Online, Open-Source Course Design Approach to Systems Librarianship

This paper presents a novel approach to designing an online, open-source course in systems librarianship, an area of librarianship that may be perceived as complex and intimidating because of the technologies involved. The course design focuses on making systems librarianship more approachable for library and information science students who may have little prior knowledge of the topic. It introduces a comprehensive framework that addresses both content and climate solutions to foster a positive learning experience and a community of practice. This includes incorporating Universal Design for Learning principles and new assessment processes that replace traditional grading mechanisms. The paper describes two pedagogical tactics: content solutions that emphasize the use of cloud services and open-source software to provide students with hands-on experiences and a common user interface; and climate solutions that aim to cultivate a sense of belonging among students and minimize technology anxiety. The paper also provides a detailed description of the course structure and assessment methods, including an innovative ungrading approach and a “revise and resubmit” policy. The paper concludes by presenting the course framework as a guide for developing similar courses, emphasizing its potential implications for systems librarianship and library and information science technology education. It discusses the limitations of the approach and suggests ideas for future research in the field. Overall, this paper offers a valuable resource for educators seeking to create engaging and inclusive systems librarianship courses in an online, open-source context.

Information and library services for library users: Innovative approaches and vectors modifications

The relevance lies in the in-depth analysis of the problems of development and transformation of library and information services, as well as in the changed user requests and information needs caused by the information development of society. The purpose is to explore the benefits of using the latest technologies and services in information services in the context of research by Ukrainian library professionals; to analyse the dynamics of library development and its modification in the system of user service. The study used general scientific methods (analysis, synthesis, generalisation) and approaches: socio-cultural, socio-communicative, and systemic. The current challenges of informatisation of society and the rapid expansion of the volume and content of information resources raise the issue of revising the methods of work in the field of reference and bibliographic services for libraries. This requires the development of scientific principles of modern activities of reference and bibliographic services aimed at providing information to users and based on a systematic approach to the formation, organisation and use of reference and information resources. Also, in the study of trends in the use of cloud services as an innovative tool in libraries in the era of digitalisation, which has become an effective means of expanding the possibility of remote access to library collections, resources, promoting the storage and analysis of data for more convenient user service. The results of the study may be important for employees of methodological and bibliographic departments, Internet centers in libraries, and can also serve as a basis for a more detailed study of specific aspects of this topic by library practitioners, teachers and students studying in information and library specialty programs. They can also be useful for replenishing the information base on the organisation and development of reference and bibliographic services in libraries

Real-Time AWS Resource Surveillance with Reporting and Dashboard Solution

Cloud computing, which offers cost-effectiveness, scalability, and flexibility, has become a crucial component of contemporary company operations. However, moving to the cloud presents a new set of difficulties, one of which is security. Continuous monitoring and auditing of cloud environments is critical for organizations to detect attacks, identify vulnerabilities, and verify adherence to security requirements. Because it is scalable, flexible, and affordable, cloud computing has emerged as the mainstay of many businesses in today's digital environment. But as the use of cloud services grows, so does the necessity for strong security measures to safeguard confidential information and guarantee adherence to industry rules. Conventional methods for security audits and monitoring are frequently labor-intensive, manual, and prone to human mistake. They are not agile enough or have the real-time information necessary to efficiently.

Legal Regulation of the Cloud Services Market of Ukraine

Based on the analysis of the economic state of the cloud services market and trends of its development, it was concluded that cloud technologies have a significant impact on the activities of business entities, as well as state administration bodies of all developed countries of the world.
 It was established that the cloud services market of Ukraine is at the formation stage, which is connected with the unsatisfactory economic condition of business entities due to the military aggression launched by the Russian Federation.
 The current state of legal security of the cloud services market of Ukraine is studied; at the same time, it is substantiated that the Law “On Cloud Services” adopted by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine in February 2022 only lays the foundations for its legal development and further formation of a legal framework aimed at the comprehensive regulation of the relations arising from the provision and consumption of cloud services under market principles.
 It is emphasized that for proper implementation of the Law provisions, the approval by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of a number of subordinate legal acts is required, namely: structure and order of the formation and use of electronic catalogs of cloud services and services of data processing centers; requirements to the providers of cloud services; procedure for providing cloud services related to the processing of the state information resources; procedure for the proposals development for the use of cloud services by state authorities, as well as a standard contract that must be concluded between the providers and users of cloud services.
 Criteria for the quality and safety of cloud services that must be guaranteed by their provider, in case of crisis situations and cyber attacks, are proposed. 
 The expediency of supplementing the Law of Ukraine “On Cloud Services” with the provisions that empower the regulator of cloud services to inspect the providers of cloud services in the event that they provide the regulator with incomplete of false information, as well as to make requests that are mandatory for consideration by other addressees, is substantiated.
 It is proposed to introduce legal liability of the officials of state bodies in case they do not return to Ukraine state information databases and their backup copies within six months after the termination or cancellation of the legal regime of martial law.
 
 Keywords: cloud services, cloud computing technologies, cloud servers, regulator in the field of communication services

ЦИФРОВА ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ ПРОЦЕСУ УПРАВЛІННЯ ІНВЕСТИЦІЙНИМИ ПРОЕКТАМИ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА

The article explored the main aspects of the digital transformation of the enterprise’s investment project management process, taking into account the impact of modern digital technologies on the effectiveness of project implementation. Digital tools such as ERP systems, project management platforms and cloud-based services have been identified as significantly changing traditional project management approaches, providing transparency, increased efficiency and management flexibility. The benefits of implementing digital technologies have been assessed, including automating routine processes, increasing planning accuracy, reducing costs and improving decision-making. In particular, project management systems based on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics make it possible to optimize the allocation of resources and predict potential risks, which contributes to the effective execution of projects. In addition, the use of cloud services ensures the availability of data in real time and allows teams to work remotely, which is important in the context of globalization. An analysis of the challenges faced by enterprises during the implementation of digital technologies was formed. Particular attention was paid to cyber security issues and the need to develop risk management strategies to protect confidential information. Recommendations were developed for the selection of optimal digital tools, taking into account the specifics of the project, ease of use, the possibility of integration with other systems and data security. The need for a comprehensive approach to digital transformation, which includes adaptation of business processes, training of personnel and constant monitoring of results to achieve the strategic goals of the enterprise in a dynamic market environment, is emphasized. The scientific novelty of the study consists in the comprehensive analysis of the impact of digital transformation on the process of managing investment projects of the enterprise and the development of new approaches to the selection and implementation of digital tools to improve the efficiency of project management.

ХМАРНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ ЯК ІНСТРУМЕНТ ЕФЕКТИВНОГО УПРАВЛІННЯ ФІНАНСОВО-ЕКОНОМІЧНОЮ БЕЗПЕКОЮ ТА HR-ТЕХНОЛОГІЯМИ В УМОВАХ ЦИФРОВІЗАЦІЇ

In today's world, HR technologies in the management of financial and economic security have become a key factor in achieving business efficiency and competitiveness. With the constant development of technologies and the growing volume of data, cloud information technologies are becoming an integral part of effective management of financial and economic security and HR technologies. Market subjects are quickly mastering the new possibilities of organizing business communications and are actively included in the electronic business environment. This leads to the fact that access to information technologies becomes not just a competitive advantage, but a necessary condition for the functioning of economic entities. The rapid improvement and spread of cloud technologies is one of those key trends. It has been proven that the use of cloud services is a convenient tool for providing access to information from any device and capable of ensuring its security, which has become especially relevant when conducting business during a pandemic and in times of war. A study of effective management of financial and economic security and HR technologies in conditions of digitalization was carried out. It has been proven that the use of cloud technologies as a tool for managing financial and economic security and HR technologies is effective and provides accounting, planning, control, and protection of the business environment. Advantages and threats affecting the financial and economic security of the enterprise when using cloud technologies are considered. It has been established that cloud information technologies provide the business entity with powerful tools for effective management of financial and economic security and HR. They increase the availability of financial information, optimize budgeting and cost analysis, improve transparency and data security, and reduce operational costs. These advantages make it an integral part of modern business and allow business entities to remain competitive and change rapidly. An example of the use of cloud technologies as a tool for effective management of financial and economic security and HR technologies by a small enterprise in modern business conditions is given. Aspects of application of cloud technologies in accounting are considered, advantages and limitations are determined.

Integration of cloud technologies into virtual reality

Investigated the possibilities of integrating cloud technologies into virtual reality in order to further improve software tools and increase its efficiency and accessibility. Analysed architectural and infrastructure solutions for the use of cloud services, processing and storage of large data in virtual environments. Conducted a comprehensive scientific study of the possibilities of integrating cloud technologies into virtual reality in order to increase the efficiency and accessibility of this technological segment. Studied the challenges that arise when integrating cloud technologies, in particular, the problems of delays in data transmission and measures to ensure security and privacy in cloud environments. Considered the necessity of developing a cloud infrastructure in popular cloud services, in particular, Amazon Web Services (AWS), to optimise computing tasks and increase overall efficiency, as well as the possibility of scaling virtual reality technology. Article considers the possibility of creating a solution for interacting with cloud resources and using virtual reality applications. The services of a cloud provider are used to allocate computing resources, create a data warehouse, create and manage a virtual network, install and configure solutions for deploying and configuring server software components, and conduct an experiment. Evaluated the impact of cloud technology integration on the quality and availability of virtual reality, and provide prospects for the development of this association. In addition, considered the possibilities of creating optimised solutions for interacting with cloud resources and using virtual reality applications, and assessed the impact of cloud integration on the quality and availability of virtual reality. Developed a software solution and approach for building a cloud infrastructure, described in detail all the steps of creating and deploying a virtual server and data storage for its interaction with virtual reality systems. Prospects for the development of such an association open up wide horizons for innovative technologies in the information technology segment. The results of the study can become an important source of relevant strategic information for further improvement of cloud-virtual environments and development of innovative technologies in the information technology segment.

Boosting task scheduling in IoT environments using an improved golden jackal optimization and artificial hummingbird algorithm

<abstract><p>Applications for the internet of things (IoT) have grown significantly in popularity in recent years, and this has caused a huge increase in the use of cloud services (CSs). In addition, cloud computing (CC) efficiently processes and stores generated application data, which is evident in the lengthened response times of sensitive applications. Moreover, CC bandwidth limitations and power consumption are still unresolved issues. In order to balance CC, fog computing (FC) has been developed. FC broadens its offering of CSs to target end users and edge devices. Due to its low processing capability, FC only handles light activities; jobs that require more time will be done via CC. This study presents an alternative task scheduling in an IoT environment based on improving the performance of the golden jackal optimization (GJO) using the artificial hummingbird algorithm (AHA). To test the effectiveness of the developed task scheduling technique named golden jackal artificial hummingbird (GJAH), we conducted a large number of experiments on two separate datasets with varying data sizing. The GJAH algorithm provides better performance than those competitive task scheduling methods. In particular, GJAH can schedule and carry out activities more effectively than other algorithms to reduce the makespan time and energy consumption in a cloud-fog computing environment.</p></abstract>

Регулирование “облачных сервисов” как инструмент международной конкуренции: опыт США и Китая

The international cloud services industry represents an arena of global economic competition and has the potential to become a field for political rivalry among various actors. States remain the primary actors in this competitive landscape, with the U.S. and China actively enhancing their positions through various regulatory measures. The article examines government regulation strategies, categorising them into ‘positive’ and ‘negative’ as well as ‘defensive’ and ‘offensive’, with examples provided for each. A thorough analysis of national strategies from official U.S. and Chinese documents reveals their conceptual approaches to cloud services regulation. The documents of international intergovernmental organisations and global governance institutions through which countries implement (both individually and in their collaborative participation) their strategies for regulating cloud services were examined in detail. Commonalities and differences in the regulatory policies of the U.S. and China are highlighted, both in their national strategies and in principles articulated at the international level. The study confirms the hypothesis that cloud services regulation serves as a tool for international political influence. Key factors in the evolution of the international regulatory system for cloud services are identified, including their further technological development and shifts in the global order. The primary scenario axis is identified as the U.S.–China competition for dominance in the Global South. Based on these findings, the author presents a scenario forecast for the future of international cloud services regulation. Two potential outcomes are considered: the confrontational one leading to increased political competition, bearing risks of Internet fragmentation, divergence in technical standards, and a higher likelihood of destructive actions, including military use of cloud services; and the consensual one, resulting in international convergence on all aspects of cloud services regulation, including technical standardisation, legal norms, economic rules, fundamental principles of personal data protection and respect for national interests of all states.

Smart Medical Systems Based IoT: Exploring the Relationship Between Essential Algorithms and Service Orientation

This study examines the most recent research publications that focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) in medical systems including health monitoring, fitness programs, etc., as a consequence of the IoT's explosive growth in these areas. The monitoring efficiency of IoT-based healthcare systems has been the subject of much study. In this paper, we go into the architecture of the Internet of Things, namely the cloud-integrated systems. As accuracy and power consumption are major issues in the Internet of Things, studies that aim to enhance the efficiency of healthcare systems that rely on the IoT are highlighted. This research also provides a thorough examination of the strategies used for data management in IoT-based healthcare systems that make use of cloud services. The benefits and drawbacks of the IoT-based healthcare system are discussed, as well as its performance. Studies often have a high percentage of success in identifying multiple symptoms and making illness predictions. When it comes to keeping tabs on the health of the elderly population, the Internet of Things-based healthcare system developed specifically for them is an effective answer. Existing systems have many drawbacks, including high power consumption, limited resources, and security concerns brought on by the use of several devices which are discussed in the paper.

ХМАРНЕ НАВЧАННЯ ТА ІННОВАЦІЙНІ ТЕХНОЛОГІЇ – НЕОБХІДНИЙ ІНСТРУМЕНТ В УМОВАХ STEM-ОСВІТИ

The article discusses the general principles of STEM education, an analysis of existing cloud technologies, their use in educational activities, and the possibilities of using modern cloud technologies in educational practice. The importance of innovative technologies in the context of STEM education is described. It is substantiated that the implementation of cloud technologies in the educational process during the teaching of the disciplines of the natural and mathematical cycle will increase the quality of education and ensure the activity of all subjects of the educational process. The authors demonstrated some examples of the use of cloud services, which provide wide opportunities for creating various educational situations.

Physics laboratory work using cloud technologies

The article describes the structure and content of the physics textbook «Laboratory work using cloud technologies» for students of vocational higher education institutions. The importance of modernizing the educational process in physics in general and approaches to conducting laboratory work in particular using the methods of modern information and communication and cloud technologies are analyzed. The importance and advantages of digitization of the educational process in physics through the use of cloud services, virtual laboratory works, simulators, mobile applications, flash animations, etc. are substantiated. The theoretical and practical blocks of the manual are described in detail. The theoretical unit is represented by three sections and is filled with didactic and methodical materials that contain recommendations, advice and rules for organizing, preparing and conducting a physical experiment. The practical unit of the manual is represented by one section «Laboratory works», which presents instructions for seven laboratory works. A feature of such works is the use of virtual laboratories, simulators, and cloud environments for testing physical laws, researching physical phenomena, and determining physical quantities. The article provides an example of instructions for laboratory work «Determining the index of refraction of light at the boundary of separation of two media». The research presented in this experiment is carried out using the «Refraction of Light» physical simulator of the website Phet.colorado.edu - the website of the University of Colorado. The process of measuring the refractive index of light at the boundary between two media is described in detail and step by step. The order of performing some tasks is illustrated by the corresponding screen images of the «Refraction of Light» physics simulator. The materials for surveying and monitoring the educational achievements of students are given, among which three directions of questions and tasks are singled out for the didactic purpose: to check the assimilation of knowledge, to check the formation of skills and abilities, to check the formation of beliefs. This manual has been tested in groups of students of the humanitarian profile of institutions of vocational pre-higher education. At the All-Ukrainian competition «Pedagogical OSCAR – 2023», the manual won the 2nd place in the nomination «Innovative approaches to the organization of practical training of students of vocational pre-university education».

Do capital incentive policies support today’s digitization needs?

Public support schemes are typically targeted towards capital investments. However, the targeting of digitization investments might not only be a missed opportunity to increase the usage of state-of-the-art digital services in the economy, but might even lower the uptake thereof. This paper exploits variation in the eligibility and the size of potential investment subsidies of German firms in order to analyse the relationship with the firms’ propensity to adopt cloud services. Our empirical results are in line with the hypothesis that capital investment schemes lower the use of cloud services by firms: the higher the potential subsidy for investments, the lower the incentive for firms to adopt cloud services. We consider this finding an unintended policy effect which is highly relevant for policy makers, as the adoption of cloud services has been linked to various benefits on the firm as well as on the aggregate economy level.

CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES: USE IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS AS A WAY TO HIGH MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS

The article is devoted to a comparative analysis of the types of clouds and cloud technologies; the use of cloud services in the educational process, in particular, in the organization of students' independent work. The authors analyze the latest research in the field of cloud services. A comparative analysis of the most famous and most frequently used cloud services for data storage is carried out. The tools and services of Microsoft and Google used in educational work are demonstrated. The advantages and disadvantages of using modern cloud services are identified.

Improvement of organization and automation of commercial enterprise electronic money accounting in conditions of economy digitalization

In the conditions of digitization of the globalized world economy, Ukrainian enterprises have an informational request for methodical recommendations regarding the technique of conducting and computerized accounting of electronic money payments, which are an innovative form of settlement transactions. The purpose of the study was to form actual methodological recommendations regarding the organization of automated accounting of payments in electronic money at the enterprise, as well as to justify the choice of the necessary software product for this purpose. To achieve the goal, the method of morphological analysis, comparative and critical analysis, system-structural approach, bibliographic method was used. Ukrainian enterprises are suggested to implement accounting work with electronic money in two successive steps. The transformations that will take place in the accounting work for settlement transactions of the enterprise in the case of the introduction of national digital currencies are substantiated. The technological possibilities of using neural networks for processing arrays of data regarding electronic money calculations carried out in payment systems are explained. It has been proven that, according to the forecasted trends, it is expedient for Ukrainian enterprises to switch from local accounting software products to the use of cloud services. Functional capabilities of 12 cloud-based software solutions popular in Ukraine for automating accounting and analytical work were analysed, from the point of view of the possibility of computerized accounting of settlement operations in electronic money. The advantages and disadvantages of individual SaaS services are explained, and the expedient ones are recommended for use. Recommendations were made to adjust the Order on accounting policy, following the scheme of organizational and procedural measures developed in the work. It is proposed to assess the compliance of the existing accounting software product with management information requests that arise when using electronic money to make payments. The recommendations were developed on the basis of a detailed study of the prospects for the further popularization of electronic money. The study is of practical interest for Ukrainian enterprises that involve in their business innovative payment solutions in the conditions of rapid digitalization of the economy

ANALYSIS OF THE ACTIVITIES OF COMPANIES PROVIDING CLOUD SERVICES IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY

In today's digital world, the modern technology of cloud computing, which many organizations and companies are paying attention to and rapidly expanding their activities, has become a real achievement of science of the new age. This article examines the decisions and decrees on the digitalization of socio-economic activities in Uzbekistan. The labor activity, the competitive position of developing IT companies in the world, the cloud services they provide, their types and the income received with the help of these cloud services over the years are analyzed. The statistics of the use of cloud services by the developed countries of the world and the situation in the use of cloud technology models are highlighted. The state of use and development trends of the hybrid cloud model in European countries are analyzed. Revenues from cloud computing services provided by large companies were carefully analyzed, including Software as a Service, Platform as a Service, Infrastructure as a Service.

An efficient multi-objective scheduling algorithm based on spider monkey and ant colony optimization in cloud computing

Due to easier access, improved performance, and lower costs, the use of cloud services has increased dramatically. However, cloud service providers are still looking for ways to complete users’ jobs at a high speed to increase profits and reduce energy consumption costs. To achieve such a goal, many algorithms for scheduling problem have been introduced. However, most techniques consider an objective in the scheduling process. This paper presents a new hybrid multi-objective algorithm, called SMO_ACO, for addressing the scheduling problem. The proposed SMO_ACO algorithm combines Spider Monkey Optimization (SMO) and Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm. Additionally, a fitness function is formulated to tackle 4 objectives of the scheduling problem. The proposed fitness function considers parameters like schedule length, execution cost, consumed energy, and resource utilization. The proposed algorithm is implemented using the Cloud Sim toolkit and evaluated for different workloads. The performance of the proposed technique is verified using several performance metrics and the results are compared with the most recent existing algorithms. The results prove that the proposed SMO_ACO approach allocates resources efficiently while maintaining cloud performance that increases profits.

Fast Keyword Search over Encrypted Data with Ciphertext in Cloud

At present times , it's accessible for people to store their data on clouds. To secure the privacy, people tend to encode their data before uploading them to clouds. Due to the wide use of cloud services, public key searchable encryption is necessary for users to search the encrypted files efficiently and rightly. still, the being public key searchable encryption schemes supporting monotonic queries suffer from either infeasibility in keyword testing or inefficiency similar as heavy computing cost of testing, large size of ciphertext or lattice, and so on. In this work, we first propose a novel and effective anonymous key- policy attribute- based encryption( KP- ABE). also by applying Shen etal.’s general construction to the proposed anonymous KP- ABE, we capture an effective and suggestive public key searchable encryption, which to the best of our knowledge achieves the best performance in testing among the existing similar schemes