Internet and Cloud Computing Presentation

The purpose of this assignment is to articulate how various industries use the Internet and cloud computing resources in business operations and to generate competitive advantage.

Part 1

Conduct research about the use of the Internet and cloud computing in your field of study business sector. Create an 8-10 slide PowerPoint presentation that summarizes your findings. The presentation should address the following.

Identify the business sector and provide specific examples of how the industry is utilizing the Internet and cloud computing resources in business operations.
Explain how the use of the Internet and cloud computing resources has helped the company gain a competitive advantage by providing a specific example.
Discuss specific technology disruptors the industry/business sector has seen in the last 1-3 years.
Summarize how the industry/business sector is changing as a result of the use of the Internet and cloud computing resources.
Include a reference slide at the end of the presentation.
Refer to the resource, “Creating Effective PowerPoint Presentations,” located in the Student Success Center, for additional guidance on completing this assignment in the appropriate style.

Part 2

Practice delivering your PowerPoint. Using Loom, record your delivery of the PowerPoint presentation. Refer to the study materials for additional guidance on recording your presentation with Loom. Employ public speaking strategies, including speaking slowly and clearly, making eye contact, using positive body language, and presenting yourself in a professional manner. For the Loom recording, you should stand to complete the presentation as you would in a business environment. You will be assessed on the following:

Content Knowledge: accuracy, the relevance of the information, and evidence cited to support the content information.
Presentation of content: logical order, use of supporting information, unity, coherence, and clear main idea and focus.
Presentation skills, including professional physical appearance and business attire, body language, eye contact, evidence of preparation, clear articulation, and adherence to 3-5 minute length requirement.
Layout: visually pleasing, includes consistent slide elements and the appropriate amount of text on each slide.
Language use and audience awareness: Content and word choice are appropriate for the desired audience.
Mechanics of writing: errors in spelling, punctuation, grammar, and language use.
Documentation of sources: correct citation of research references.
General Requirements

Submit the PowerPoint presentation file and the Loom file containing the recorded presentation.