5-2 Submit Project One: Design a Strategic Plan
Amanda Putzier
Southern New Hampshire University
IT 482: IT Operations and Systems Planning
Instructor Carla Paton
June 7th, 2026
,Intelligent Computer Services (ICS)
Strategic Plan: Migration from Oracle PeopleSoft HCM to Oracle HCM Cloud
Prepared by: Amanda Putzier – Lead Solution Architect
Date: June 2026
Executive Summary
Intelligent Computer Services (ICS) operates at the forefront of global technology and
artificial intelligence solutions, serving clients across 120 countries from its headquarters in
Dublin, Ireland, and regional U.S. offices in Chicago, New York City, Austin, Seattle, and
Minneapolis. Buoyed by a 30% revenue increase totaling $43 billion over the past decade, record
double-digit profit margins, and approximately $7.5 billion in cash reserves, the ICS Board of
Directors has approved the migration of 75% of its critical technology infrastructure to cloud-
based services over the next three years. Central to this initiative is the migration of the
organization's on-premises Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) system to
Oracle HCM Cloud, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This strategic plan outlines the
architecture design, security framework, business impact analysis, compliance obligations, and
data privacy measures required to execute this migration successfully and sustainably.
1. Client/Server Architecture and Organizational Fit
A. Analysis of New System Architecture and Strategic Alignment
, The transition from Oracle PeopleSoft — a traditional, on-premises client/server
enterprise system — to Oracle HCM Cloud represents a fundamental shift in ICS's technology
architecture. Oracle PeopleSoft is primarily an on-premise solution, meaning the organization
hosts the software on its own servers, requiring significant IT infrastructure, manual update
cycles, and ongoing maintenance from internal teams. (Kovaion. 2026) Oracle HCM Cloud, by
contrast, is a cloud-native SaaS platform hosted and managed by Oracle, eliminating the need for
on-premises infrastructure while providing continuous innovation and automatic quarterly
updates. (Mythics. 2023)
This architectural shift directly aligns with ICS's mission to remain a global technology
innovator. As an AI and technology solutions provider, ICS must itself operate on modern,
scalable platforms to credibly deliver first-class services to its finance and retail clients. The
Oracle HCM Cloud platform incorporates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced
analytics natively into its HR workflows, enabling ICS to modernize how it manages 150,000
employees across 120 countries. (Mythics. 2023) Migrating to a SaaS model positions ICS to
redirect IT resources away from infrastructure maintenance and toward higher-value, strategic
initiatives that strengthen its competitive posture in AI-driven markets. (Kovaion. 2026)
B. Relationship Between Business Strategy, Information Systems, and Organizational
Design
The decision to migrate to Oracle HCM Cloud is not merely a technology upgrade; it is a
strategic alignment exercise that integrates information systems with organizational design and
business goals. (ChainSys., 2025) ICS's global business model requires a unified HR platform
that supports workforce management, talent acquisition, and compliance across diverse
Amanda Putzier
Southern New Hampshire University
IT 482: IT Operations and Systems Planning
Instructor Carla Paton
June 7th, 2026
,Intelligent Computer Services (ICS)
Strategic Plan: Migration from Oracle PeopleSoft HCM to Oracle HCM Cloud
Prepared by: Amanda Putzier – Lead Solution Architect
Date: June 2026
Executive Summary
Intelligent Computer Services (ICS) operates at the forefront of global technology and
artificial intelligence solutions, serving clients across 120 countries from its headquarters in
Dublin, Ireland, and regional U.S. offices in Chicago, New York City, Austin, Seattle, and
Minneapolis. Buoyed by a 30% revenue increase totaling $43 billion over the past decade, record
double-digit profit margins, and approximately $7.5 billion in cash reserves, the ICS Board of
Directors has approved the migration of 75% of its critical technology infrastructure to cloud-
based services over the next three years. Central to this initiative is the migration of the
organization's on-premises Oracle PeopleSoft Human Capital Management (HCM) system to
Oracle HCM Cloud, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. This strategic plan outlines the
architecture design, security framework, business impact analysis, compliance obligations, and
data privacy measures required to execute this migration successfully and sustainably.
1. Client/Server Architecture and Organizational Fit
A. Analysis of New System Architecture and Strategic Alignment
, The transition from Oracle PeopleSoft — a traditional, on-premises client/server
enterprise system — to Oracle HCM Cloud represents a fundamental shift in ICS's technology
architecture. Oracle PeopleSoft is primarily an on-premise solution, meaning the organization
hosts the software on its own servers, requiring significant IT infrastructure, manual update
cycles, and ongoing maintenance from internal teams. (Kovaion. 2026) Oracle HCM Cloud, by
contrast, is a cloud-native SaaS platform hosted and managed by Oracle, eliminating the need for
on-premises infrastructure while providing continuous innovation and automatic quarterly
updates. (Mythics. 2023)
This architectural shift directly aligns with ICS's mission to remain a global technology
innovator. As an AI and technology solutions provider, ICS must itself operate on modern,
scalable platforms to credibly deliver first-class services to its finance and retail clients. The
Oracle HCM Cloud platform incorporates artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced
analytics natively into its HR workflows, enabling ICS to modernize how it manages 150,000
employees across 120 countries. (Mythics. 2023) Migrating to a SaaS model positions ICS to
redirect IT resources away from infrastructure maintenance and toward higher-value, strategic
initiatives that strengthen its competitive posture in AI-driven markets. (Kovaion. 2026)
B. Relationship Between Business Strategy, Information Systems, and Organizational
Design
The decision to migrate to Oracle HCM Cloud is not merely a technology upgrade; it is a
strategic alignment exercise that integrates information systems with organizational design and
business goals. (ChainSys., 2025) ICS's global business model requires a unified HR platform
that supports workforce management, talent acquisition, and compliance across diverse
