scholarly journals FACTORS INFLUENCING CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION IN SMALL MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Haslinda Hassan ◽  
Mohd Herry Mohd Nasir ◽  
Norhaiza Khairudin ◽  
Iskandar Adon
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises

To investigate the determinants of cloud computing adoption in the manufacturing micro, small and medium enterprises

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 990-1019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh D. Raut ◽  
Bhaskar B. Gardas ◽  
Balkrishna E. Narkhede ◽  
Vaibhav S. Narwane
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Maintenance Cost ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Significant Factors

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to identify the critical factors influencing the cloud computing adoption (CCA) in the manufacturing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by employing a decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (DEMATEL) methodology.Design/methodology/approachThrough literature review and expert opinions, 30 significant factors were identified, and then a DEMATEL approach was applied for exploring the cause–effect relationship between the factors.FindingsThe results of study highlighted that five factors, namely, “hardware scalability and standardisation”, “cost (subscription fees, maintenance cost and implementation cost (CS1)”, “innovation”, “installation and up gradation (CS28)”, and “quality of service” were the most significant factors influencing the CCA in the case sector.Research limitations/implicationsThe DEMATEL model was developed by considering expert inputs, and these inputs could be biased which can influence the reliability of the model. This study guides the organisational managers, cloud service providers and governmental organisations in formulating the new policies/strategies or modifying the existing ones for the effective CCA in the case sector.Originality/valueFor the first time. interdependency between the critical factors influencing CCA was discussed by employing the DEMATEL approach in the Indian manufacturing MSMEs context.

scholarly journals Cloud Computing Adoption Using TOE Framework for Indonesia’s Micro Small Medium Enterprises

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 237
Author(s):  
Anderes Gui ◽  
Yudi Fernando ◽  
Muhammad Shabir Shaharudin ◽  
Mazita Mokhtar ◽  
I Gusti Made Karmawan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Toe Framework ◽  
Small Medium Enterprises ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
The Impact

Cloud computing is one of the pillars of the Industrial Revolution 4.0. Cloud computing provides ample benefits to companies such as mobility, ease of access, and enable collaboration. Nevertheless, the impact of cloud computing on the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is not well established. This research aims to classify the factors affecting the acceptance of cloud computing in Indonesian MSMEs. A total of 135 participants participated in this analysis. The TOE Structure is used in this analysis. Methods of data collection using Google form. The details have been analysed with SPSS and SmartPLS. The findings demonstrated that top management encouragement and relative advantages have a positive impact on the adoption of cloud computing in MSMEs in Indonesia. In order to increase the adoption of cloud-based computing in Indonesia, cloud-based businesses need to concentrate on these two reasons so that MSMEs in Indonesia can embrace more cloud computing. Furthermore, the improvement of cloud computing adoption should come from government policy and incentives. Theoretically, this research helps to establish the TOE framework by providing empirical evidence. This research also explains that the TOE framework can help companies to understand critical domains that impact their businesses and which domain companies should focus.

The adoption of cloud computing in small and medium enterprises: a developing country perspective

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Abul Khayer ◽  
Nusrat Jahan ◽  
Md. Nahin Hossain ◽  
Md. Yahin Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Security And Privacy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
Toe Framework ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Organisational Agility

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the determinants of cloud computing adoption in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), further, to measure the effect of cloud computing adoption on cloud-supported firm performance through enhancing organisational agility. Design/methodology/approach The research model is developed by combining two popular theoretical models, namely, the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) and the technology–organisation–environment (TOE) framework. Data are collected from 372 SMEs to test the model. The strengths of widely used structural equation modelling (SEM) are applied to analyse the data. Findings This study reveals that the significant predictors of cloud computing adoption are performance expectancy; effort expectancy; absorptive capacity; data security and privacy; and perceived trust. Also, cloud computing adoption positively influences firm performance directly and through organisational agility. The results of importance–performance map analysis indicate that effort expectancy falls in the critical zone, which needs to be improved. Originality/value This research is one of few that blends the strengths of UTAUT and TOE framework. The research outcomes yield noteworthy suggestions to cloud providers, managers and government policymakers on ways of motivating the spread of cloud computing in developing countries.

A Cloud Computing Adoption Framework for Developing Countries

2020 ◽  
pp. 661-679
Author(s):  
Anh D. Ta
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Poor People ◽  
Living Wage ◽  
Cloud Computing Adoption ◽  
The Creation ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
New Jobs

This chapter explores Cloud computing adoption strategies for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and microenterprise that can enhance the economic growth of local industries in developing countries. This focus is based on the recognitions that (1) economic growths of local industries reduce poverty through the creation of new jobs for poor people to earn a living wage and support their families, and (2) there is a lack of research on Cloud computing adoption strategy that addresses the unique constraints of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in developing countries.

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