Use Of Cloud Technologies Research Articles

Constructing and co-authoring controller’s practice through cloud technologies: the case of IKEA Italy

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how the controller’s practice is constructed through the use of cloud technologies. Thus, the authors explore the possibilities that cloud technologies offer and how, through these technologies, actors can co-author a process that leads them to relate themselves to the world. Design/methodology/approach The authors adopt pragmatic constructivism to investigate the construction of the controller’s practice through cloud technologies. Drilling down to a single case study, they chose two IKEA stores in Italy to ascertain, through interviews, how the controller’s practice has changed since switching to a cloud-based information management platform. Findings This case evidence sheds light on how cloud technologies help to construct the controller’s practice. Managers' interactions are now partly governed and partly supported by information in the cloud. Workers can collect and share data, promoting knowledge production at a range of organisational levels. Originality/value This paper contributes to studies on the hybrid nature of management control practice. The authors underline how using cloud technologies helps to construct controller’s practice. More specifically, using cloud technologies allows the controller to orchestrate a co-authoring process through which managers integrate facts, possibilities, values and communication to form a functioning construct causality. Overall, the result is better support for decision-making.

Increasing the intellectual abilities of students using cloud technologies

This scientific article examines the effectiveness of using cloud technologies in the context of increasing the intellectual abilities of students. We analyze modern education strategies, including cloud platforms, and propose solutions to optimize the learning process. The impact of cloud technologies on the development of critical thinking, creative skills and problem-solving ability is discussed. The problems and challenges associated with the use of cloud technologies in education are also addressed, and recommendations for overcoming them are proposed. The study is based on a review of existing teaching practices, as well as an analysis of the results of experiments and research in the field of educational technologies.

Information protection and cyber security in the public and financial sectors

The public sector faces increasing challenges in the field of cyber security and information protection, stimulated by the rapid development of digital technologies. A significant increase in the need for reliable protection of state data and information systems requires state institutions to implement complex information protection measures. The purpose of the study is to analyze modern approaches and technologies in the field of cyber security and the use of encryption, cryptography, and the use of cloud technologies that can be used in the public sector for effective information protection. The research methodology involves consideration of strategies that allow to increase the level of security and ensure the protection of critical infrastructure. The results of the study emphasize the need to adapt to the rapidly changing digital environment and involve modern technological solutions to create a reliable information network system in the public sector. The findings of the study draw attention to the importance of global cooperation and increased investment in the field of countering digital attacks, demonstrating examples of effective international cooperation and support in this direction. The need for the integration of international standards and practices in order to create a global digital space has been revealed. A promising area of research is the analysis of the impact of the latest technologies on data storage strategies, which contributes to the identification of ways for further innovations in the industry and the creation of flexible information network systems capable of effectively responding to changing conditions and challenges of modern cyberspace.

Task Scheduling Optimization in the Cloud Using Improved Heuristic Algorithm

Cloud Computing has become the most efficient and reliable technology in today’s era. Almost every organization and individual depend upon this technology to perform their task and even for storage purpose. As the number of users is growing, the complexity of this technology has also increased massively. Thus, for reliable and efficient use of cloud technology, the tasks, infrastructures, and load must be balanced in the system. Among different methods, one of the ways to efficiently manage the complexity of the system is task scheduling. Task scheduling helps to optimize CPU utilization and make the tasks done with minimum loss. Also, there are many task-scheduling algorithms which have been proposed and implemented to date. Every algorithm has its pros and cons too. Thus, this project aims to implement the proposed improved heuristic (B-Sufferage) Algorithm to schedule tasks in a cloud environment and compare the result with the existing PSO and Min-Min Task Scheduling Algorithm. The B-Sufferage Algorithm depends upon the sufferage value to schedule a particular task on a particular VM. The required infrastructure has been set up using CloudSim 3.0.3 and the implementation has been carried out by configuring respective algorithms. As a result, it has been found that the B-Sufferage algorithm in task scheduling works better than the existing one. Thus, the result has been compared based on metrics like makespan, resource utilization, turn-around time, and waiting time where there is a significant difference for scheduling tasks using this B-Sufferage; an improved heuristic algorithm.

Theoretical and Legal Aspects of Regulation of Cloud Technologies

The article discusses issues of theoretical and legal aspects of the development of cloud technologies, where relations in the field of use of cloud technologies are regulated by the norms of various branches of law. The experience of implementing the concept in the field of cloud technologies has been studied, taking into account the influence of information and communication technologies on this resource. It has been determined that the development and use of online services for the distribution and processing of digital data is impossible without the use of cloud technologies, which allow companies to quickly scale their resources in accordance with business needs.

Regulatory and Legal Aspects of the use of Cloud Technologies in the Libraries of Ukraine

Regulatory and Legal Aspects of the use of Cloud Technologies in the Libraries of Ukraine

Literature Review on The Use of Cloud-Based Learning for Islamic Religious Education

Cloud-based learning shows a significant impact on Islamic religious education, especially in the use of Google Classroom. Several studies have examined the effectiveness of cloud-based learning programs in developing reflective thinking skills and increasing student learning motivation in Islamic religious education. In addition, the application of Google Classroom for distance learning has overcome problems related to the number of students in Islamic religious education subjects. The research also explores the use of cloud technology and ICT tools to improve the teaching of Islamic religious education and support personalized learning trajectories for students. Overall, the literature highlights the transformative potential of cloud-based learning and technology to revolutionize the learning experience in Islamic religious education. This research uses a systematic and comprehensive literature study method to analyze books, scientific articles and related sources that are relevant to the topic of cloud-based learning in the use of Google Classroom for Islamic religious education. The methodological framework includes the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines for the identification and selection of eligible studies, as well as the use of well-known research quality assessment tools. Analysis results are synthesized to produce reports that are informative, well-organized, and context-rich.

The Use of Cloud Technologies in the Professional Training of Future Doctors

The aim of the research was to determine the effectiveness of the use of cloud technologies during the professional training of medical students. Methods. The research employed the methods of comparative analysis, survey, expert evaluation, observation, and statistical analysis. Results. The conducted research determined that the students of the experimental group had a higher level of cognitive, motivational and volitional, organizational and activity components of professional competence. It can be stated that the ability to use digital technologies for professional and personal needs is important in the era of digitalization. Students of the experimental group showed significant results after using cloud technologies such as: Pbwiki, Google Docs, Sway, Microsoft Planner, Microsoft Azure. The teachers changed their attitude towards the use of cloud technologies during classes, although most of the teachers had doubts about the proposed tools at the beginning of the study. The novelty and implementation. The academic novelty of the study was the fact that few studies have been conducted on the use of cloud technologies during the educational training of future doctors. The implementation of virtual reality in the practical classes of future doctors can be a promising direction of research.

Effective use of cloud technologies in corporate governance

Effective use of cloud technologies in corporate governance

Implementation of App Engine and Cloud Storage as REST API on Smart Farm Application

Smart Farm is an agricultural application that uses machine learning and cloud computing technology to improve efficiency in the farming process. Technological advancement and sustainable agriculture are two essential aspects of supporting global food security. This research investigates the implementation of App Engine and Cloud Storage in developing REST API in Smart Farm applications. By utilizing cloud computing technology, such as App Engine, and cloud storage, such as Cloud Storage, we can create efficient solutions to monitor and manage agriculture better. This research implements an App Engine and Cloud Storage to develop a REST API that allows Smart Farm application users to access data and control farming devices efficiently. The authors designed, developed, and tested this system to ensure optimal performance and reliability in agricultural data collection and distribution. This method has several significant advantages. First, App Engine allows for easy scalability, ensuring the system can handle increased data demand without disruption. Secondly, Cloud Storage provides secure and scalable storage for agricultural data, which can be accessed from anywhere. This provides easy and quick access to critical data for farmers. Moreover, the use of cloud technology also reduces infrastructure and maintenance costs. The developed system integrates the App Engine and Cloud Storage with the Smart Farm application. The App Engine is a processing engine that receives user requests via the REST API, processes the required data, and provides appropriate responses. Like image data, farm data is stored and managed on Cloud Storage. Users can access this data through the Smart Farm app or other devices, enabling better farming monitoring and decision-making.

Implementation and evaluation of a decentralized medical data exchange system based on the IOTA Tangle and approximate algorithms for optimal data placement


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 © Voronin V., Rybalchenko A., Shmatko O., Kolomiitsev O., Tretiak V., Kliuchka Ya., 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Facilitating the transfer of patient medical information across healthcare providers is crucial for ensuring high-quality care. However, this process encounters obstacles pertaining to privacy, security, and centralised control. This article outlines the creation of a decentralised system for exchanging medical data. The system utilises Distributed Ledger Technology, specifically the IOTA Tangle (open protocol (and network) for data and value transfer). This document outlines the structure and fundamental elements of a system designed for the secure and unalterable storage and transfer of medical records. The system employs masking and encryption methodologies to protect patient confidentiality while enabling healthcare practitioners to access complete information with patient authorization. The IOTA Tangle facilitates transactions without any fees and ensures the verification of data integrity through its Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) topology. Simulation trials validate the system’s capability to securely communicate medical data on a large scale, while incurring lower resource costs than typical blockchain systems. The system demonstrates the feasibility of a decentralised and self-governing method for efficient and confidential sharing of medical data, utilising Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). The secure data sharing platform facilitates the implementation of novel care and research frameworks, all the while upholding patient confidentiality and adhering to healthcare ethical standards. Also, in the development of billing Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems, which are designed for input, structured storage and processing of information in real time, the use of cloud technology is proposed. The problems that arise and their relevance to the solution of an integer linear programming problem with Boolean variables are shown. Approximate algorithms for optimal data placement and mathematical models for optimizing the structure of a distributed database of a cloud system are proposed, taking into account the limitations on the amount of node memory, the available costs of renting cloud resources, and the number of replicas of fragments of the distributed database.

LEVERAGING CLOUD TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVERLESS ARCHITECTURE FOR EFFICIENT WEB DEVELOPMENT: A CASE STUDY FROM REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

This article provides a review of modern cloud solutions and serverless architecture using Backend as a Service (BaaS) and Function as a Service (FaaS) architecture as an example. In the scope of the article, a parallel is drawn between the consistently growing computing power and cloud technologies' growing popularity and availability for business. The results of an analytical review include a list of the most popular cloud providers from leading corporations and a comparison of low-level and high-level cloud technologies. The advantages and disadvantages of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Google Firebase are presented, where GCP is a low-level cloud provider and Firebase is a high-level cloud provider. The importance of understanding the context and specifics of the project when choosing cloud project solutions is emphasized which helps to maintain a balance between flexibility and development efficiency. The study introduces the practical utilization of the Supabase cloud platform for the development of a modern web application. The article convincingly proves the actuality of using Supabase for the development of an information system to optimize the modern personnel recruitment process, indicating specific advantages. An example of Supabase Edge Functions usage to generate feedback using the OpenAI Completions API and the Deno software platform is presented. The article convincingly proves that the use of cloud technologies is a modern strategy for building flexible, efficient, and scalable information systems. The advantages of the usage of the provision of infrastructure provided by world industry leaders are summarized.

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.

ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ОБЛАЧНЫХ ТЕХНОЛОГИЙ В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРОЦЕССАХ УНИВЕРСИТЕТА

The article discusses the use of cloud technologies in the educational processes of universities, focusing on their impact on the organization of the educational process, management of educational materials and distance learning. Key cloud services and their classification are discussed, such as infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and software as a service (SaaS). Examples of successful implementation of cloud solutions in universities are analyzed, and their benefits are assessed, including improved interaction between students and teachers, increased availability of educational resources and adaptability of educational materials. The article also highlights the problems and challenges associated with data security, technical and financial aspects of the implementation of cloud technologies. In conclusion, recommendations are provided for the effective implementation of cloud solutions and prospects for their further development in the educational sphere.

Фіскалізація: ЄС versus Україна

The aim of the article is to reveal the content and tools of fiscalization, to outline the foreign experience of fiscalization of the tax process and to assess the current state of the fiscalization procedure in Ukraine, to clarify its national specifics. Fiscalization of cash payments through the use of registrars of settlement transactions is becoming increasingly popular. The latest technologies simplify control and potentially facilitate and reduce the cost of the tax administration process. Digitalization as a process of using digital technologies in document management has become an information-technological prerequisite for fiscalization. The use of registrars of settlement transactions, especially software registrars of settlement transactions, simplifies doing business for economic entities. In particular, the use of cloud technologies makes it possible to turn any computer or smartphone into a «virtual» registrar of settlement transactions. After all, the most common argument against general fiscalization is the economic one, i. e. the cost of equipment and the cost of its maintenance. The article compares the functional features of hardware registrar of settlement transactions and software registrar of settlement transactions. The dynamics of the use of various modifications of registrars by entrepreneurs is analyzed. It is found that recently preference has been given to software registrars of settlement transactions, because according to experts, the operating costs of hardware registrars are almost three times higher than those of software registrars. The resumption of liability for violation of the procedure for making payments for goods (services) has created additional risks for business in the form of penalties. As result, it is determined that fiscalization should be considered in the context of anti-corruption tax reform, which is aimed at simplifying and reducing the cost of doing business for bona fide business entities, aligning the rules of the game. Fiscalization helps to reduce tax evasion and reduce the share of the shadow economy. In Ukraine, the shadow economy is mostly associated with small business, as it is more difficult to control and often does not keep full records. The argument in favor of fiscalization is the reduction of abuse of the simplified taxation system as a result of control over sales volumes. Registrars of settlement transactions can be effectively used to prevent trade in smuggled goods, in particular for customs post-audit.

ОБЛАЧНЫЕ ТЕХНОЛОГИИ В ОБРАЗОВАТЕЛЬНЫХ ПРОЦЕССАХ ВУЗОВ

The article is devoted to the study of the use of cloud technologies in educational processes of higher education institutions. The main advantages of cloud solutions, such as flexibility, cost reduction and support for distance learning, are considered. Successful cases of implementing cloud technologies in Russian and foreign universities are analyzed, and the problems and challenges associated with their use are discussed. In conclusion, the prospects for the development of cloud technologies in higher education and their potential impact on the future of educational processes are considered.

Features of the impact of digitalization of accounting on the business processes of enterprises

The article examines the trend in the development of services and the provision of qualified electronic signatures and electronic seals for use by business entities, including those that use registrars of settlement transactions. It was determined that the development of digital methods of processing and receiving information by state bodies leads to the need for the mandatory use of digital technologies by business entities, which ultimately requires appropriate methodological support for the implementation of such changes in the field of the document flow of accounting, statistical and tax documents since certain reporting forms following tax legislation are sent to tax authorities exclusively in electronic form. The understanding of the concept of mandatory details of an electronic document, as well as its definition in the main legislative acts that are used by state bodies and to which the business entity submits financial, statistical and other types of reporting in electronic format, is analyzed. The main organizational advantages of conducting digital accounting due to the use of cloud technologies for storing information and electronic data on transactions carried out among counterparties for their further use in repetitive operations are presented, i.e., the creation of a modern working environment for further digital accounting and reporting, which ensures its functionality and physical security employees, economy and information flexibility. Organizational approaches to the system of digital accounting with the help of automated data collection and storage in cloud data warehouses for the formation of primary documents and reporting in real-time in terms of counterparties and standardized reporting forms are considered. It has been established that the development of digital accounting is a consistent trend of changing the state's approaches to interaction with business and is also directly related to the development of information technologies, and is an inevitable change to traditional paper approaches in the conditions of digital transformation of the world economy.

THE SYNERGY OF ART AND TECHNICS: DEVELOPMENT DIRECTIONS OF MUSICAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES

This article explores contemporary trends in the development of music information technologies, which refinement constitutes a key factor in the advancement of the music industry. The paper analyzes the advantages and challenges associated with these trends, while also forecasting potential directions for the future development of music information technologies. With an interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of musical art and information technologies, the research highlights the impact of modern technologies, the evolution of microelectronics, computers, and artificial intelligence on music creation and music education. Specifically, the transformation processes of physical sound devices into a virtual dimension are examined. The authors propose a definition of the concept of music information technologies as a symbiosis of information technologies and musical art. In other words, music information technologies are information technologies that address, work on, or influence processes within the field of musical art. The authors conclude that studying the issues related to the functioning of music society created through music information technologies is a promising direction in musicology, music education, and related fields. Based on the analysis of Music Information Technologies trends, it is noted that manufacturers of musical equipment and software developers are gradually transitioning to electronic versions of documentation and video tutorials. Trends include an increase in the number of music file formats, higher sampling frequencies, and the resolution of musical digital systems. The authors highlight the development of specialized digital workstations and other software compatible with general standards but specialized for specific individual physical devices or controllers. The article also anticipates the creation of new methods for controlling musical instruments and devices, widespread use of cloud technologies, and artificial intelligence.

Optimizing Cloud-Based Clinical Platforms Best Practices for HIPAA and HITRUST Compliance

It is essential to ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and HITRUST (Health Information Trust Alliance) in order to safeguard patient information and preserve trust. This is because cloud-based clinical platforms are becoming increasingly popular among healthcare organisations. The purpose of this paper is to give a complete review of best practices for optimising cloud-based healthcare platforms, with a particular emphasis on HIPAA and HITRUST compliance. The use of cloud technology provides a multitude of benefits, some of which include scalability, cost effectiveness, and enhanced accessibility. On the other hand, it also presents difficulties in terms of data security, privacy, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The implementation of strong solutions that are in accordance with the standards of HIPAA and HITRUST is necessary for healthcare organisations in order to solve these difficulties. In the first place, the study conducts an investigation of the key concepts of HIPAA and HITRUST, underlining the relevance of these principles in protecting patient information. At the same time as HIPAA is responsible for establishing national standards for the protection of sensitive patient data, HITRUST is responsible for providing a framework that is certifiable and incorporates several security and privacy criteria. In order to design a compliance plan, it is vital to have a better understanding of these frameworks.

Enhancing healthcare data security: a two-step authentication scheme with cloud technology and blockchain

In the modern world, medical data leakage has many external and internal threats. Information systems of medical organizations are constantly subject to various types of cyber-attacks and unauthorized penetration attempts, which leads to the publication of patient medical data online. Existing authentication schemes using blockchain technologies in medical organization systems ensure the integrity of medical data and secure access to patient data. However, one of the serious reasons for unauthorized access to the healthcare system is the human factor, which manifests itself in a negligent attitude towards account security, non-compliance with the rules and policies of information security, and transferring to third parties personal login details to the information system of a medical organization. This paper proposes a solution to this problem through an improved two-step authentication scheme using cloud technology and blockchain. The combined use of cloud technologies and blockchain is a distinctive feature of the proposed authentication scheme since it provides two levels of protection: 1) two-step authentication, the second stage of which includes biometrics through a mobile application. It prevents unauthorized access to the system by third parties; 2) cloud encryption keys for decrypting medical data, which are also accessed through the user's biometrics. The practical part of the paper includes the implementation of biometric login in Python using the OpenCV library. As a result of the practical part, unique fingerprint samples were obtained. The biometric user verification algorithm is designed for a mobile application, which we plan to implement in the future