Technological, organisational and environmental factors influencing managers’ decision to adopt cloud computing in the UK

2015 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 788-807 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anabel Gutierrez ◽  
Elias Boukrami ◽  
Ranald Lumsden
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Trading Partner ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Adoption Decision ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
The Uk

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the factors influencing managers’ decision to adopt cloud computing in the UK using the “Technology-Organisation-Environment” (TOE) framework. Design/methodology/approach – Data were collected through a self-created questionnaire based survey that was completed by 257 mid-to-senior level decision-making business and information technology (IT) professionals from a range of UK end-user organisations. The derived hypotheses were tested using various data analysis techniques including principal component analysis and logistic regression. Findings – The results show that four out of the eight factors examined have a significant influence on the adoption decision of cloud computing services in the UK. Those key factors include competitive pressure, complexity, technology readiness and trading partner pressure. The latter predictor; trading partner pressure, was the most significant factor for the adoption decision of cloud services reflecting organisations’ concerns on legal regulations, co-creation and customisation, service linkage and vendor locking which adds complexity to the process of selecting an appropriate vendor. Research limitations/implications – This research found trading partners (cloud service providers) significantly influence managers’ decisions to adopt cloud services, however, further research is required to fully understand all the aspects involved especially with the growing number of vendors available. Although over 250 usable responses to the questionnaire were received and analysed, there was not a sufficient quantity of responses from each industry sector or organisation size to conduct further analysis. Practical implications – The findings reveal the important role of cloud computing service providers to enable end-users to better evaluate the use of cloud computing. It also reveals that top management support is no longer a driver as organisations are starting to adopt cloud computing services on the basis of cheaper and more agile IT resources in order to support business growth. Originality/value – This research provides original insight for cloud computing adoption within the UK from a managerial perspective.

Explaining the role of trust in cloud computing services

Info ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Kwame Adjei
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Service ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Selection Of

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explain the role of trust in cloud computing services based on empirical evidence from interviewing executives of financial institutions in Ghana. The paper answers the questions: what is the role of trust in cloud computing service acquisition, and what policies promote trusted cloud computing services? Design/methodology/approach – This is an explanatory paper that is based on literature review and empirical data on exploring reasons for cloud computing service acquisitions. A combination of interviews and focus group discussions was used as methods for data collection. Information technology and electronic banking executives of five major commercial banks in Accra, Ghana, between January and July 2013 were interviewed. A total of ten respondents were interviewed, two in each of the selected banks. A purposive sampling technique was used in the selection of informants. This approach allows the selection of qualified informants to ensure extensiveness and diversity of opinion. Findings – Although previous literature proffers various factors as key to cloud computing adoption, uses or provisioning, this study brings trust to the fore as an imperative for cloud computing service acquisition by financial institutions. It also shows that trust increases if users perceive that cloud computing service providers act in honesty and in users’ interest, making trust a fundamental factor that informs financial institutions’ decision to acquire cloud computing services. Research limitations/implications – The research introduces a new dimension about the widely held perceptions of the factors that influence adoption of cloud computing services. Practical implications – Developers of cloud computing solutions that are targeted at corporate users must focus on systems that enhances their trustworthiness, as it is a primary criteria for user buy-in. Similarly, any trust-building effort by cloud computing service providers minimizes users’ concerns and pushes the services providers closer to the trust threshold. Originality/value – The paper outlines the trust factors that are imperative for cloud computing uses by financial institutions. This is one of the pioneering papers that address trust issues in cloud computing from the perspective of financial institutions.

SLA (Service Level Agreement) Driven Orchestration Based New Methodology for Cloud Computing Services

2013 ◽  
Vol 660 ◽  
pp. 196-201 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Irfan ◽  
Zhu Hong ◽  
Nueraimaiti Aimaier ◽  
Zhu Guo Li
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Service Level Agreement ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Service Providers ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

Cloud Computing is not a revolution; it’s an evolution of computer science and technology emerging by leaps and bounds, in order to merge all computer science tools and technologies. Cloud Computing technology is hottest to do research and explore new horizons of next generations of Computer Science. There are number of cloud services providers (Amazon EC2), Rackspace Cloud, Terremark and Google Compute Engine) but still enterprises and common users have a number of concerns over cloud service providers. Still there is lot of weakness, challenges and issues are barrier for cloud service providers in order to provide cloud services according to SLA (Service Level agreement). Especially, service provisioning according to SLAs is core objective of each cloud service provider with maximum performance as per SLA. We have identified those challenges issues, as well as proposed new methodology as “SLA (Service Level Agreement) Driven Orchestration Based New Methodology for Cloud Computing Services”. Currently, cloud service providers are using “orchestrations” fully or partially to automate service provisioning but we are trying to integrate and drive orchestration flows from SLAs. It would be new approach to provision cloud service and deliver cloud service as per SLA, satisfying QoS standards.

scholarly journals Investigation on the Services of Private Cloud Computing by Using ADAM Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2387
Author(s):  
Nur Widiyasono ◽  
Imam Riadi ◽  
Ahmad Luthfie
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Laboratory Simulation ◽  
Private Cloud ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Private Cloud Computing

<p>Cloud services are offered by many cloud service providers, but in for large companies generally are build  by a private cloud computing. In cloud systems of abuse it can be done by internal users or due to misconfiguration or may also refer to weaknesses in the system. This study evaluated the ADAM method (Advanced Data Acquisition Model) and tested the case schemes which are being carried out in the laboratory simulation of the process in order to obtain forensic evidence of digital data on private cloud computing services. Referring to the results of the investigation process by using ADAM Method, it can be verified that there are several parameters of the success investigation including the structure of files, files, time stamp, mac-address, IP address, username password, and the data from a server both from the desktop PC or smartphone, therefore the investigation by using ADAM can be succesed properly and correctly. Another contribution of this study was to identify the weaknesses of the service system that used owncloud in users list of the the same group can change another’s user’s passwod.</p>

Investigation on the Services of Private Cloud Computing by Using ADAM Method

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2387
Author(s):  
Nur Widiyasono ◽  
Imam Riadi ◽  
Ahmad Luthfie
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Digital Data ◽  
Laboratory Simulation ◽  
Private Cloud ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Private Cloud Computing

<p>Cloud services are offered by many cloud service providers, but in for large companies generally are build  by a private cloud computing. In cloud systems of abuse it can be done by internal users or due to misconfiguration or may also refer to weaknesses in the system. This study evaluated the ADAM method (Advanced Data Acquisition Model) and tested the case schemes which are being carried out in the laboratory simulation of the process in order to obtain forensic evidence of digital data on private cloud computing services. Referring to the results of the investigation process by using ADAM Method, it can be verified that there are several parameters of the success investigation including the structure of files, files, time stamp, mac-address, IP address, username password, and the data from a server both from the desktop PC or smartphone, therefore the investigation by using ADAM can be succesed properly and correctly. Another contribution of this study was to identify the weaknesses of the service system that used owncloud in users list of the the same group can change another’s user’s passwod.</p>

scholarly journals A Research on Cloud Computing Adoption Practices in the Context of Online Business SMEs in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 12522-12528
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Cloud Service Providers ◽  
Online Business ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

The purpose of the study was to explore the Cloud computing Practicing level, Cloud computing Satisfaction level and the Preferred Cloud service provider among the Online Business SMEs (OBSMEs) in Sri Lanka that have adopted Cloud services. Prior studies have shown that SMEs significantly benefit due to the adoption of Cloud computing services. The study was conducted among 260 randomly selected OBSMEs using self-administered questionnaires from managerial and ICT professionals who were capable of making ICT decision at OBSMEs under this study. However only 247 questionnaires were returned with complete data required for the purpose of analysis. A descriptive analysis was used to analyse the data. The findings have revealed that 31% of the OBSMEs are frequently Practicing Cloud computing for their ICT needs, while 69% of them relies on Cloud computing for their different ICT needs usually. Findings reveals that 35% of the OBSMEs are moderately Satisfied in this study, while 61% of OBSMEs have been reported that they are very Satisfied with Cloud computing services, at the same time 4% of the OBSMEs are reported that they have extremely Satisfied with Cloud computing services. In the context of OBSMEs it has been reported that 78% of the Cloud service providers are rendering reliability of services and OBSMEs are very satisfied, while 12% of the OBSMEs are moderately satisfied with the reliability of services and other 10% of the OBSMEs are extremely satisfied with the reliability of services provided by Cloud Service Providers in Sri Lanka. This study extends the existing body of knowledge by providing empirical support for explaining cloud computing adoption by OBSME in Sri Lanka. The study add value for various parties engaging in promoting the adoption of cloud computing among various business industries in Sri Lanka. Therefore, the researchers are able to recommend that cloud computing technology is playing a significant role for the improvement of business industries in Sri Lanka and the software vendors, policy makers and technological service providers should consider the findings of this study if they have intention to adopt this technology in future. Moreover, the findings of this research would assist and enhance service providers to consider their investment in information technology when adopting and implementing Cloud computing in Sri Lanka.

Factors influencing consumer purchase intention of cloud computing in the United States and Turkey

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 80-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Ratten
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Purchase Intention ◽  
The United States ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Technological Innovations ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to examine the different factors affecting purchase intention of cloud computing services in Turkey and the USA. Design/methodology/approach – A research framework is developed based on social cognitive theory and the technology acceptance model. A survey questionnaire is used based on student responses in Turkey and the USA to see if there are any differences toward purchase intentions. Findings – A majority of the research hypotheses are supported in both the Turkish and USA sample indicating that there are similarities in perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, consumer innovation and performance expectancy toward cloud computing. Research limitations/implications – The findings of this research have implications for technology companies and marketers operating in North America, Europe and Asia. Practical implications – As few studies exist on the differences between purchase intention of technological innovations in the USA and Turkey, this paper contributes to a better understanding of whether cultural differences or consumer attitudes effect adoption of emerging technologies including cloud computing services. Originality/value – This paper focusses on the emerging technological innovation of cloud computing services by examining antecedent environmental factors influencing purchase intention. In total, two different country samples are utilized to gain a better international perspective of the reasons why consumers purchase technological innovations.

Business in the Cloud: Research Questions on Governance, Audit, and Assurance

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 173-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela J. Schmidt ◽  
Jason T. Wood ◽  
Severin V. Grabski
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Cloud Provider ◽  
Tight Coupling ◽  
Business Environments ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Cloud Computing Services ◽  
Research Questions

ABSTRACTCloud computing services are finding rapid adoption as organizations seek cost reduction, technical expertise, flexibility, and adaptable mechanisms to attain advantages in fast-moving business environments. The related considerations of governance, audit, and assurance of cloud computing services might be inadvertently overlooked in a rush to adopt these cloud services. This paper focuses on cloud computing governance and audit issues by presenting research questions informed by both practice and research. A cloud computing ecosystem is presented and an IT Governance framework (Wilkin and Chenhall 2010) is referenced as a means to structure research questions. Key issues of risk, security, monitoring, control, and compliance should be considered early in the cloud services decision process. The tight coupling of intercompany operations between the cloud client and cloud provider(s) forms an interdependent, operationally coupled ecosystem. Planned governance is needed to achieve a well-governed, functional, and secure cloud computing environment. The audit role is complicated when the organization's financial data and/or critical applications are hosted externally with a cloud service provider that may use other cloud service providers.

scholarly journals A Comprehensive Review on Cloud Computing and Cloud Security Issues

2020 ◽  
pp. 483-490
Author(s):  
Supongmen Walling
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Security Issues ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
Processing Power ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

Cloud computing is a type of computing where computing services such as applications, storage, infrastructure, processing power are hosted by some vendors (cloud vendors) over the Internet and delivered to users on on-demand basis. A company can benefit from cloud computing in the sense that they can rent access to anything from applications to storage to processing power rather than owning their own IT infrastructure. By using cloud-computing services, companies can avoid the various costs and complexities associated with owning and maintaining their own IT infrastructure as everything is taken care of by the service providers. Cloud computing is a paradigm in which both the users and the service providers are benefited. Service providers are greatly benefited from cloud computing by providing cloud services to a wide range of customers. The primary objective of this paper is to give an overview on cloud computing encompassing its features, the pros and cons of cloud computing and the challenges that comes with it. Furthermore, this paper also presents a list of security concerns in cloud computing which stands in the way of wide spread adoption of cloud computing thereby motivating researchers to devise competent solutions to tackle these ongoing security issues.

Indian and US consumer purchase intentions of cloud computing services

2014 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Ratten
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Purchase Intentions ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Cloud Services ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Computing Services ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Cloud Computing Services

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to focus on consumer’s perceptions of ethical and innovative aspects of cloud computing services. Cloud computing is a technological innovation that more consumers are adopting because of its mobility and accessibility in storing data. While there has been an increased awareness of cloud computing by consumers, there is limited research about the factors influencing consumers to purchase cloud services. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses the technology acceptance model and the social cognitive theory as the theoretical frameworks to understand how perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, ethical self-efficacy, innovation self-efficacy, performance expectancy and privacy impact purchase intention of cloud computing services. Research hypotheses are developed from the literature and tested by a survey questionnaire in India and the USA. Findings – The results of the analysis suggest that consumers in India and the USA are affected by similar factors when deciding to purchase cloud computing services, but differ in expectations about performance. Originality/value – This study utilizes Indian and US consumers to compare purchase intentions of technological innovations showing that there are more similarities than differences towards ethical and consumer innovativeness in both countries.

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