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Framework and requirements for cloud computing 1
8.2.1.3 CSC:cloud service business manager
The CSC:cloud service business manager is a sub-role of cloud service customer which aims to meet the
business goals of the cloud service customer through the acquisition and use of cloud services in a cost
efficient way. The main responsibilities of the CSC:cloud service business manager concern financial and legal
aspects of the use of cloud services, including approval, on-going ownership and accountability.
The CSC:cloud service business manager's cloud computing activities include:
• perform business administration (clause 8.2.2.8);
• select and purchase service (clause 8.2.2.9);
• request audit report (clause 8.2.2.10).
8.2.1.4 CSC:cloud service integrator
The CSC:cloud service integrator is a sub-role of cloud service customer which is responsible for the
integration of cloud services with a cloud service customer's existing ICT systems, including application
function and data.
The CSC:cloud service integrator's cloud computing activities include:
• connect ICT systems to cloud services (clause 8.2.2.11).
8.2.2 Cloud computing activities
The cloud computing activities which relate to the sub-roles of cloud service customer are shown in
Figure 8-3.
Figure 8-3 – Cloud computing activities relating to cloud service customer sub-roles
8.2.2.1 Use cloud service
The use cloud service activity involves using the services of a cloud service provider in order to accomplish
some tasks.
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