Assessment of Complexity in Cloud Computing Adoption: a Case Study of Local Governments in Australia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Omar Ali ◽  
Anup Shrestha ◽  
Maryam Ghasemaghaei ◽  
Ghassan Beydoun
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption

Cloud Computing Adoption Factors for University Administration

2014 ◽  
Vol 70 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nasrin Badie ◽  
Ab Razak Che Hussin ◽  
Halina M. Dahlan
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Good Alternative ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
It Support ◽  
Open Coding ◽  
Current Financial Crisis

With the current financial crisis and challenging growing needs, many universities are facing problems in providing necessary information technology (IT) support for administrative, educational, and research activities. Cloud Computing (CC) has been developed to meet these demands, and is accepted by numerous organizations as a good alternative to manage their IT provisions. However, it is rarely used at universities. This paper intends to find out the major reasons that have caused many universitiesare non usage of CC. A systematic review was conducted based on recently published works on CC to identify the staff positions as well as their required services. Secondly, a correspondence to these was initiated to find out the models/services/applications that are available in the marketplace. Furthermore, an explorative case study was used to find out the factors that have caused the negligence of CC applications at universities. A semi-structured interview was also conducted with administrators, IT staffers, technicians and clerks at four public and private universities in Malaysia. The collected data were analyzed using an open coding methodology. To support the finding of interview a survey is done and a questionnaire distributed. For analysing the result of questionnaire correlation and regression is done by using SPSS.

scholarly journals Implementation of Cloud Computing Using the Roadmap for Cloud Computing Adoption (ROCCA) Method in Non-Ministry Government Institutions (Case Study of Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia)

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Tony Haryanto
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Private Cloud ◽  
Implementation Model ◽  
Government Institutions ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
High Investment ◽  
Analysis Design ◽  
Adoption Model

Cloud computing answers some of the challenges in the ICT world, including the high investment that must be spent. This study aims to examine the adoption of the Roadmap for Cloud Computing Adoption model used for cloud computing implementation at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences. This research model uses cloud computing analysis along with each phase of ROCCA and compared with conditions in Non-Ministry Government Institutions (LPNK). The results of this study are a modification of the adoption model of ROCCA, which consists of 5 (five) stages, namely the Analysis, Design, Adoption, Migration, and Management stages. Then it resulted in the implementation of cloud computing with the implementation model of Private Cloud as a service and Infrastructure as a Service service for research institutions at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences. The implementation of cloud computing at LIPI can run well

Understanding Intentions to Switch Toward Cloud Computing at Firms' Level

2021 ◽  
pp. 2415-2447
Author(s):  
Zouhour Smaoui Hachicha ◽  
Karim Mezghani
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Toe Framework ◽  
Hard Decision

This research aims to study intentions to switch toward cloud computing at firms' level. As a new way to deploy information technologies (IT) within firms, switching toward cloud computing remains a hard decision that depends on several contextual factors. While several studies have focused mainly on technological aspects, this research adopts a multidimensional perspective by combining the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework with a two-factor theory perspective. Doing so, the authors attempt to propose a research model that can be useful to deeply understand how firms perform when thinking about switching toward cloud-based solutions. A multiple-case study within five Tunisian firms has been conducted to contextualize the research model and give it more explanation power. The Tunisian context should be interesting, as cloud computing adoption is a new topic that is not sufficiently studied in developing countries, particularly in those characterized by an economy in transition. Data have been collected by semi-structured interviews and coded using the Nvivo software. The analysis of interviews content shows that the expected switching benefits and risks play a mediating role between TOE factors and intentions to switch toward cloud computing. Indeed, the authors found some different results within cases revealing the dual effects of technology, organization, and environment factors on intentions by generating different expected switching benefits and risks. In light of these results, some recommendations are proposed to decision makers in this area.

scholarly journals A Case Study on the Adoption of Cloud Computing in Malaysia from The Perspectives of Cloud Providers

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (02) ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Noor Hazwani Mohamad Puad ◽  
Asma Md Ali ◽  
Mohd Adam Suhaimi ◽  
Husnayati Hussin
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Cloud Adoption ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Cloud Providers ◽  
High Level ◽  
Security Concern ◽  
Computing Infrastructure

The objective of this study is to discover the perspectives of cloud providers towards cloud computing adoption in Malaysia in terms of the challenges faced by cloud providers and reasons for the adoption. Data were collected through semi structured interviews with three cloud providers. The findings indicated security concern, difficulties in learning cloud computing infrastructure, changes in IT roles, high cost of bandwidth and life span of IT equipment as challenges faced by cloud providers in providing cloud service in Malaysia. This study also discovered cloud scalability, end-to-end management, high level security, and customizable as the reasons on cloud computing adoption. The findings of this study help people to understand more about the current situation of cloud computing adoption in Malaysia. Keywords—cloud adoption, cloud computing, cloud providers, Malaysia.

scholarly journals Strategic Cloud Computing Framework: A Case Study of South African IT Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 375-386
Author(s):  
Andrian Wilby Twala ◽  
Ray M Kekwaletswe
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
South African ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
It Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Computing Framework ◽  
Study Participants

In a challenging business environment, organizations are striving to stay competitive. Cloud computing is changing the way IT services is being provided and managed. Cloud computing is becoming more relevant in that the benefits of cloud computing include reducing infrastructure and maintenance costs, increasing operational efficiencies, availability and flexibility. However, like any other technology, both strategically and operationally, the organizations are not very confident in adoption and using it. Therefore, in an attempt to help South African organizations to leverage off the benefits of cloud computing. This paper focuses on how cloud computing may be strategically adopted and use in South Africa from the context of individual Information Technology Professionals. To achieve these South African organizations require a means to adopt and use cloud computing. To this point, the contribution of this paper is a framework, based on Contingency Theory, Stakeholder Theory and Technology-Organization-Environment Framework (TOE), that South African organization can use to strategically position cloud computing as preferred technology in a uniformed and coordinated manner. This study applies interpretivism philosophy and case study to understand the cloud computing adoption and use in South African organizations. The study participants were purposefully selected based on their knowledge, experience and views on cloud computing. The main contribution of this paper is the strategic cloud computing framework that can be used by decision-makers to strategically adopt and use cloud computing in a uniformed and coordinated manner in South African organizations.

Cloud Computing Adoption in Government Agency

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3.15) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
Khairini Azlin Khairuddin ◽  
Afdallyna Fathiyah Harun
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Government Agency ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cloud Adoption ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
The Impact

As accessibility to government online services is critical, MAMPU has outlined strategic directions for the implementation of Public Sector ICT. This included cloud computing adoption which aims to optimize service delivery but is progressing slowly due to resource-sharing and standardization issues. This calls for the need to assess contributing factors of technology acceptance within a public sector. Employing Malaysia NRD as a case study, we aim to identify factors of cloud adoption and determine how NRD could strategize Cloud Computing adoption. Using the DOI and TOE theories, we assessed cloud computing adoption in terms of ¬Technology Characteristics, Organisational Readiness, and External Environment through a case study. It was found that that all constructs are significant to cloud adoption with security and service quality being the highest concern. Moreover, several elements such as compatibility, readiness and more need to be in place to enhance the impact of cloud computing adoption.  

Understanding Intentions to Switch Toward Cloud Computing at Firms' Level

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 136-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zouhour Smaoui Hachicha ◽  
Karim Mezghani
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Research Model ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Toe Framework

This research aims to study intentions to switch toward cloud computing at firms' level. As a new way to deploy information technologies (IT) within firms, switching toward cloud computing remains a hard decision that depends on several contextual factors. While several studies have focused mainly on technological aspects, this research adopts a multidimensional perspective by combining the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) framework with a two-factor theory perspective. Doing so, the authors attempt to propose a research model that can be useful to deeply understand how firms perform when thinking about switching toward cloud-based solutions. A multiple-case study within five Tunisian firms has been conducted to contextualize the research model and give it more explanation power. The Tunisian context should be interesting, as cloud computing adoption is a new topic that is not sufficiently studied in developing countries, particularly in those characterized by an economy in transition. Data have been collected by semi-structured interviews and coded using the Nvivo software. The analysis of interviews content shows that the expected switching benefits and risks play a mediating role between TOE factors and intentions to switch toward cloud computing. Indeed, the authors found some different results within cases revealing the dual effects of technology, organization, and environment factors on intentions by generating different expected switching benefits and risks. In light of these results, some recommendations are proposed to decision makers in this area.

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