From this answer the following: Question to be answered from this project project charter: (3.Cost and Budget Analysis A document that represents cost analysis that can be determined based upon the activities and time estimates from the WBS as well as the cost of the resources assigned to the WBS tasks to support the project budget. 2.Scope Statement A document that defines the work boundaries and deliverables of the project so what needs to get done, gets done - and only what needs to get done, gets done. It is also defines all the work, activities, and deliverables that the project team must provide for the project to achieve its business objectives.)

Project Charter

1. General Information

Project Title:	Implementation of Cloud Computing Solutions	Project Working Title:	Group 1
Proponent Secretariat:	Professor Tayfun Akkus	Proponent Agency:
Prepared by:	Members of Group 1

Points of Contact

List the principal individuals who may be contacted for information regarding the project.

Position	Title/Name/Organization	Phone	E-mail
Project Sponsor
Program Manager
Project Manager
Proponent Cabinet Secretariat
Proponent Agency Head
Customer (User) Representative(s)
Other (IT Team Lead)

1. Executive Summary

An Executive Summary is required when Sections C thru G of the charter are excessively long. In two or three paragraphs, provide a brief overview of this project and the contents of this document.

The landscape of IT infrastructure and service delivery for businesses and organizations has changed because of cloud computing. Scalability, cost-effectiveness, and adaptability are its defining characteristics, which significantly lessen the need for sizable on-premises data centers. This change enables seamless communication, streamlines data storage, and allows for swift adaptability to changing market conditions, increasing overall productivity and agility. The benefits of cloud computing also include improving data security and disaster recovery, lowering the likelihood of security breaches and downtime. The shared data centers' major environmental advantages include energy consumption optimization, which lowers carbon emissions.

Despite the enormous benefits of cloud computing, businesses must adopt it carefully, keeping an eye on their requirements and security issues. A successful shift depends on careful planning, thorough data management, and stringent security measures. To correspond with the specific goals of a company, the choice of cloud service types (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) and deployment patterns (public, private, hybrid) is crucial. This proactive approach guarantees that the cloud transfer leverages its advantages while minimizing potential dangers and difficulties.

In conclusion, cloud computing is a revolutionary technology that gives businesses greater operational effectiveness, improved security, and unmatched scalability. In the current digital landscape, it is a strategic need, not just a choice. To encourage innovation, gain a competitive edge, and establish themselves at the vanguard of the developing digital era, organizations are urged to take advantage of the revolutionary potential of cloud technology. Cloud computing is a crucial tool for successful modern company because of its many advantages, which go beyond its obvious operational advantages to include environmental sustainability and data security.

1. Project Purpose

1. Business Problem

As organizations increasingly adopt cloud computing services to store, process, and manage their data and applications, they face a pressing challenge regarding the security and privacy of their sensitive information. Cloud computing introduces several concerns and potential risks in this regard, including:

• Data breaches: Cloud service providers save a lot of information from different clients on a shared infrastructure. This multi-tenant setting is susceptible to data breaches, in which unauthorized individuals get access to private data. For firms, these violations may have disastrous financial and social consequences.

• Compliance and Regulatory Requirements: Strict data protection laws, such the GDPR in Europe and HIPAA in the healthcare industry, apply to many industries. Businesses utilizing cloud services are required to confirm that their cloud provider complies with these laws, which can be a challenging and constantly changing procedure.

• Data Ownership and Control: Cloud providers often have access to and control over the data stored on their platforms. This raises concerns about data ownership and control, as well as the potential for data to be accessed or modified without the organization's consent.

• Data Location and Sovereignty: The cloud allows for the storage of data in data centers all over the world. Businesses may encounter difficulties because of the location of their data and the legal framework of the nation in which it is kept. Data sovereignty, legal authority, and the capacity to manage data access may all be impacted by this.

• Data Encryption and Access Control: To protect data in the cloud, appropriate encryption and access control measures are crucial. Effectively maintaining and implementing these security measures can be a challenging and resource-intensive task.

1. Project Business Objectives

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Commonwealth or Agency Strategic Plan - Initiative or Critical Issue	Project Business Objectives
Effective Data Management	Implement a cloud solution that can handle large volumes of data, thereby enhancing data management capabilities.
Operational Efficiency	Improve operational efficiency by providing scalable and flexible IT resources over the internet.
Employee Growth Support	Support the firm's growth in employees by setting up an IT infrastructure that can accommodate an increase in data volume and software development needs.
Customer Satisfaction	Meet customer requirements for a reliable, secure, and user-friendly cloud solution with round-the-clock technical support.
Cost Efficiency	Reduce operational costs by leveraging cloud services, which eliminates the need for maintaining physical servers and reduces energy consumption.
Scalability	Ensure the IT infrastructure can easily scale up or down based on the firm's needs.
Data Security	Implement powerful security measures in the cloud solution to project sensitive data and comply with data privacy regulations.

1. Assumptions

Here are some assumptions made in the decision to charter this project:

Technical Feasibility: It is assumed that the cloud computing solutions proposed for this project are technically feasible and compatible with the existing IT infrastructure of the firm.

Budget Adequacy: The estimated budget of $500,000 is assumed to be sufficient to cover all costs associated with the implementation of the cloud computing solutions.

Timely Completion: The project timeline of 12 months is assumed to be adequate for the planning, implementation, and testing phases of the project.

Staff Training: It is assumed that the firm's staff will be able to quickly learn and adapt to the new cloud-based systems.

Vendor Reliability: It is assumed that the vendors chosen for providing cloud services and other IT equipment are reliable and will deliver as per the agreed terms and conditions.

Data Security: It is assumed that the implemented cloud solution will provide powerful security measures to protect sensitive data.

1. Project Description, Scope and Management Milestones

1. Project Description

The "Implementation of Cloud Computing Solutions" project is a strategic initiative aimed at leveraging the power of cloud computing to enhance the operational efficiency of a regional accounting firm. The firm is in the process of moving to larger premises, and this project will support its growth by providing scalable and flexible IT resources over the internet.

Project Approach: The project will be carried out in several phases, including planning, infrastructure setup, integration of new and existing hardware and software, and implementation of cloud computing solutions. Each phase will be carefully managed to ensure timely completion and adherence to the budget.

Specific Solution: The specific solution involves implementing a reliable and secure cloud solution that can handle large volumes of data, provide an easy-to-use interface, and offer round-the-clock technical support.

Customers: The primary customer for this project is the regional accounting firm. However, the solutions implemented through this project will also benefit the firm's clients by ensuring efficient and secure handling of their data.

Benefits: The benefits of this project include improved operational efficiency, enhanced data management capabilities, cost savings from reduced physical server maintenance, and increased scalability to support the firm's growth.

Management Milestones:Keymanagement milestones for this project include securing the project charter approval, completing the planning phase, setting up the infrastructure, integrating hardware and software, implementing the cloud solutions, testing the system, and finally, launching the new system. Each milestone will be tracked to ensure the project stays on schedule.

1. Scope

The scope of the "Implementation of Cloud Computing Solutions" project is as follows:

Who: The project team, which includes IT professionals, project managers, and stakeholders from the regional accounting firm.

What: The project involves planning, infrastructure setup, integration of new and existing hardware and software, and implementation of cloud computing solutions. The services provided include data storage, software development, and customer relationship management via cloud computing.

Where: The project will be executed at the new premises of the regional accounting firm.

When: The project is expected to be completed in 12 months, starting from the date of approval of the project charter.

Why: The aim of the project is to enhance the operational efficiency of the firm by leveraging cloud computing solutions. This will support the firm's growth by providing scalable and flexible IT resources over the internet.

Therefore, the boundaries of this project include the design and implementation of cloud computing solutions within the stipulated time frame and budget. It does not include ongoing maintenance of the system after implementation or any other IT needs outside of cloud computing.

1. Summary of Major Management Milestones and Deliverables

Event	Estimated Date	Estimated Duration
Project Charter Approved	October 13, 2023	1 day
Project Plan Completed	November 13, 2023	1 month
Project Plan Approved	November 20,2023	1 week
Project Execution - Started	November 27, 2023	N/A
Project Execution Completed	September 27, 2024	9.5 months
Project Closed Out	October 13, 2024	1 month

1. Project Authority

Describe the authority of the individual or organization initiating the project, any management constraints, management oversight of the project, and the authority granted to the Project Manager.

1. Authorization

Name the project approval authority that is committing organization resources to the project. Identify the source of this authority. The source of the approval authority often resides in code or policy and is related to the authority of the individual's position or title.

Sujan Neupane, as the project approval authority, is committing organizational resources to the project. The source of this authority often resides in code or policy and is related to the authority of the individual's position or title.

1. Project Manager

Name the Project Manager and define his or her role and responsibility over the project. Depending on the project's complexities, include how the Project Manager will control matrixed organizations and employees.

Abhinash Chand, as the Project Manager, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the project, including planning, execution, and closure. He will control matrixed organizations and employees, ensuring that all project objectives are met within the stipulated time frame and budget.

1. Oversight

Describe the Commonwealth or Agency Oversight controls over the project.

The oversight process for the "Implementation of Cloud Computing Solutions" project involves several key individuals and steps. Before a team embarks on a task, they must submit a report to the Project Manager, Abhinash Chand, detailing the estimated time and resources required for the task. Abhinash reviews these estimates and, upon approval, forwards the information to the relevant stakeholders.

The stakeholders include Program Manager, Proponent Cabinet Secretariat, Proponent Agency, and Customer Service Representative Sagar Pandey. These individuals play crucial roles in overseeing the project's progress and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Upon completion of a task, the team submits another report outlining the actual time and resources utilized. Abhinash reviews this report and then submits it to Ben, the Program Manager. Program Manager further scrutinizes the report before disseminating it to Proponent Cabinet Secretariat, Agency head, and Customer Service Representative.

This rigorous oversight process ensures transparency, accountability, and efficient resource management throughout the project lifecycle. It also facilitates timely communication and decision-making among all project stakeholders.

1. Project Organization

1.Project Organization Chart

Provide a graphic depiction of the project team. The graphical representation is a hierarchal diagram of the project organization that begins with the project sponsor and includes the project team and other stakeholders.

2. Organization Description

Describe the type of organization used for the project team, its makeup, and the lines of authority.

The project team operates in a matrix organizational structure. This allows for efficient sharing of resources across projects while maintaining a clear line of authority. The Project Manager, Abhinash Chand, has full authority over the project and reports directly to the Project Sponsor, Sujan Neupane.

1. Roles and Responsibilities

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The roles & responsibilities are mentioned below:

1. Project Sponsor (Sujan Neupane): Provides overall direction and resources for the project.
2. Project Manager (Abhinash Chand): Oversees all aspects of the project, including planning, execution, and closure.
3. Program Manager (Rahman): Oversees the overall program and ensures that the project aligns with strategic objectives.
4. Proponent Cabinet Secretariat (Darshan): Provides strategic guidance and support to ensure that the project meets its objectives.
5. Proponent Agency Head (John): Provides leadership and direction for the project.
6. Customer Service Representative (Sagar Pandey): Acts as a liaison between the project team and customers.
7. IT Team Lead (Arthik): Coordinates the IT team members and serves as the primary point of contact between the IT team and the Project Manager.
8. Quality Assurance Manager (Jane): Oversees all quality assurance processes within the project.

1. Resources

Identify the initial funding, personnel, and other resources, committed to this project by the project sponsor. Additional resources may be committed upon completion of the detailed project plan.

Resources	Allocation and Source
Funding	Source: (i.e. Federal Grant)	Amount: $ 50000
Source: Private Investment	Amount: $ 25000
Savings: $15000	Cost Avoidance Savings: $10000
Project Team (Full and Part Time Staff)	Sujan, Abhinash, Rahman, Sagar, Darshan are full-time staff where John and Jane are part-time staff with hourly wage of $23/hr. each.
Customer Support	Provide customer assistance for cloud-based services around-the-clock. Full-time by the leading team of Sagar Pandey.
Facilities	High-performance servers, cooling systems, and a backup power source are all required equipment.
Equipment	20 top-of-the-line servers, 10 network switches, and 5 storage arrays make up the hardware list.
Software Tools	AWS CloudFormation is the cloud management platform.
Other	Server installation team $1,000, Network installation team $1,000

1. Signatures

Position/Title	Signature/Printed Name/Title	Date
Proponent Cabinet Secretariat (as required)	Darshan Shrestha	13/10/2023
Proponent Agency Head	John Doe	13/10/2023
Project Sponsor (required)	Sujan Neupane	13/10/2023
Program Manager	Rahman Abdul	13/10/2023
Project Manager (required)	Abhinash Chand	13/10/2023
Customer Service Representative	Sagar Pandey	13/10/2023
Other Stakeholders as needed (IT Team Lead)	Arthik Paudel	10/09/2023

3.Cost and Budget Analysis A document that represents cost analysis that can be determined based upon the activities and time estimates from the WBS as well as the cost of the resources assigned to the WBS tasks to support the project budget.