10th International Congress on Information and Communication Technology

Authors - Christian Baun, Henry-Norbert Cocos, Martin Kappes
Abstract - Multi-cloud setups have become increasingly common in the industry, and adopting this method brings many opportunities for companies like vendor diversification, a selection of Best-of-Breed Services, and an increased resilience of the services used. However, this approach also brings challenges for the users, such as increased complexity of managing the services across vendors and increased vulnerability of the services. Another unsolved issue is the need for more transparency in running costs of using multiple services from many vendors and the compliance of the services with binding regulations. Our proposed framework, SKY CONTROL, will tackle those challenges and develop a comprehensive planning tool for complex, distributed IT infrastructures. With our innovative solution approach, we will conduct static and dynamic resource analyses of the resource inventory. In addition, a cost calculator for hybrid cloud users will be implemented, providing an aggregated cost overview of cloud and on-premise systems. At the same time, critical data requires an equally transparent option for risk management and information governance so that data and processes in hybrid infrastructures are always located on systems with an appropriate level of protection. Our solution marks the first concrete implementation of the innovative Sky computing concept for small-medium enterprises.