ZYX have decided to use the external service integrator structure The ZYX CEO wants to...

 Understanding the Scenario:

ZYX wants to minimize risks to service availability by using four different providers forhosting in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia.

Each application will be hosted by three different providers to ensure resilience.

The CEO aims for rapid introduction of new services, low costs for the service integrator, and simplified contract drafting.

 Analyzing the Options:

Option A:Adopting the same structure for all hosting provider contracts might reduce complexity but doesn’t address the requirement for a single contract structure.

Option C:Custom structures for each hosting provider contract would complicate the contract drafting process, going against the legal team’s preference.

Option D:Allowing hosting providers to provide their own structure would lead to inconsistencies and difficulties in managing multiple contracts.

 Selecting the Optimal Approach:

Option B:Adopting a single structure for all hosting provider contracts ensures consistency, simplifies the management process, and aligns with the legal team's requirement to avoid complexity in contract drafting. It also supports rapid service introduction and cost efficiency by streamlining contract management.

 Justification:

A single contract structure facilitates easier management and integration across different providers, which is critical for maintaining service resilience and availability.

This approach aligns with SIAM principles of consistent and streamlined service integration and management​​​​.