Implementing Cloud$-$Based Infrastructure in Modern Financial Firms $-$ The Transformation of FinXGroup This case study examines the impact of cloud$-$based infrastructure on modern financial organizations. Financial institutions are increasingly moving away from on$-$premises servers and data centers, opting for adaptable, economical, and efficient cloud solutions like Microsoft Azure, Alibaba Cloud, and other leading platforms. In a dynamic and highly regulated financial industry, FinXGroup, a mid$-$sized financial services firm, was facing challenges in managing its on$-$premises servers. With a growing demand for scalability, flexibility, and cost$-$efficiency to meet increasing customer expectations and compliance requirements, FinXGroup opted to explore cloud$-$based infrastructure solutions. Critically analyze and answer the following questions for the above case study.

a$.$ How has FinXGroup's shift to cloud$-$based infrastructure, including platforms like Alibaba Cloud or other leading cloud providers, transformed its approach to deploying and managing computing resources compared to the traditional on$-$premises infrastructure model?

b$.$ Could you give specific examples of the scalability advantages FinXGroup has gained since transitioning to a cloud$-$based infrastructure?

c$.$ In what ways have flexibility and cost$-$efficiency improved for FinXGroup following its migration to a cloud$-$based infrastructure