Conduct research focusing on the methods and potential pitfalls of an organization transitioning its software to the cloud. Then, apply the research to the following use case:

You are an owner of a small manufacturing company, and you are reviewing the potential to move the current services to the cloud. Your primary business is to design engine parts based on specifications provided by the clients. Your selected business uses the Microsoft Office (MS) suite and has 125 employees in three different states. The bandwidth is not an issue based on the present business locations.

Write a paper and address the following:

Introduction of the business and current setup for applications, services, and cybersecurity in place

Uses of the cloud for business needs (describing in particular all applications and services)

• Benefits of cloud utilization in the business case, emphasizing the operations and cybersecurity
• Challenges of cloud migration (e.g., physical to virtualization) and cybersecurity implementation for the business staff
• SWOT analysis (Complete a SWOT analysis and explain how cloud service implementation would increase the business3trengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.)
• Conclusions and insights to the cloud, including its application for best use
• Recommendations for cybersecurity and virtual resource migration (physical to virtual)