scholarly journals Continuance Use of Cloud Computing in Higher Education Institutions: A Conceptual Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (19) ◽  
pp. 6628
Author(s):  
Yousef A. M. Qasem ◽  
Rusli Abdullah ◽  
Yusmadi Yaha ◽  
Rodziah Atana
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Adoption Of Technology

Resource optimization is a key concern for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Cloud Computing, as the recent generation in computing technology of the fourth industrial revolution, has emerged as the main standard of service and resource delivery. As cloud computing has grown into a mature technology and is being rapidly adopted in many HEIs across the world, retaining customers of this innovative technology has become a challenge to the cloud service providers. Current research trends on cloud computing have sought to study the acceptance or adoption of technology; however, little research has been devoted to the continuance use in an organizational setting. To address this gap, this study aims to investigate the antecedents of cloud computing continuance use in HEIs. Hence, drawing on the prior literature in organizational-level continuance, this research established a conceptual model that extends and contextualizes the IS continuance model through the lens of the TOE framework (i.e., technological, organizational, and environmental influences). The results of a pilot study, conducted through a survey with information and communications technology (ICT) decision makers, and based on the proposed conceptual model, indicate that the instrument is both reliable and valid, and so point the way towards further research. The paper closes with a discussion of the research limitations, contribution, and future directions.

scholarly journals Analyzing Continuance of Cloud Computing in Higher Education Institutions: Should We Stay, or Should We Go?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4664
Author(s):  
Yousef A. M. Qasem ◽  
Rusli Abdullah ◽  
Yusmadi Yah Jusoh ◽  
Rodziah Atan ◽  
Shahla Asadi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Cloud Service ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Organizational Setting ◽  
Is Success

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) consider resource optimization as an essential concern. Cloud computing (CC) in the fourth industrial revolution became the de-facto standard for delivering IT resources and services. CC is now a mainstream technology, andHEIs across the globe are rapidly transitioning to this model; hence, maintaining the retention of the customers of such technologies is challenging for cloud service providers. Current research concerning CC focused on adoption and acceptance. However, there is still a scarcity of research concerning such technology’s continued use in an organizational setting. Drawing on the prior literature in organizational-level continuance, this paper established a positivist quantitative-empirical study to bridge the research gap and assess the precursors for a continuance of cloud technology in HEIs. Subsequently, this study developed a conceptual framework by integrating the IS success model and the IS discontinuance model through the lens of the TOE framework. The data were collected from the decision-makers of Malaysian HEIs that have adopted CC services, and analyzed using Structural equation Modelling (SEM) based on Partial Least Squares (PLS). The results indicate that the continuance intention can be predicted by technology, organizational, environmental, and other contextualized factors, explaining 85.2% of the dependent variables’ variance. The paper closes with a discussion of the research limitations, contribution, and future directions.

Cloud Computing Service Provider Business Model Success Characteristics

2022 ◽  
pp. 124-148
Author(s):  
Ignitia Motjolopane ◽  
Tshinakaho Relebogile Seaba
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Service Provider ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Digital Transformation ◽  
Cloud Computing Service ◽  
Information Technology Services ◽  
Successful Business

In a digital arena, information technology services provision is shifting to a cloud computing ecosystem. Cloud computing is an enabler for digital transformation with cloud computing service providers central to the digital transformation of both companies and higher education. As cloud computing service providers play the role of an ‘architect' for companies as supply chain is digitised and in supporting higher education institutions striving to deliver user-focused services in the face of increasing competition, an understanding of successful characteristics of cloud computing service provider business models is of main interest for providers and may also be of value for companies and higher education institutions when selecting cloud computing service providers. Despite the importance of cloud computing service providers' business models, information systems literature has provided limited analysis on the characteristics of successful business models. As such, the chapter aims to contribute to the emerging research on characteristics of successful business models.

scholarly journals The Usage of Cloud Computing in Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 68-73
Author(s):  
Mohammed Nofan ◽  
Amar Sakran
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Educational Environment ◽  
The Future ◽  
Cloud Applications ◽  
Computing Infrastructure

Cloud computing-based technology has become in many modern organizations concerned with educationinstitutions. It will likely have a significant impact on the educational environment in the future. Universities takeadvantage of available cloud applications offered by service providers and enable their own users/students to performbusiness and academic tasks.In this paper, reviewing what the cloud computing infrastructure will provide, a literature review providing thecontext from the infrastructure, application and services aspect of cloud computing, it was also look for the answers of itsbenefits to higher education institutions and different educational uses. Also introduce cloud computing to educatorsand help them to gain a better understanding of the conception of cloud technology and its impact on teaching and learning ininstitutions.

Using enterprise social networks as a knowledge management tool in higher education

2017 ◽  
Vol 47 (4) ◽  
pp. 555-570 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niall Corcoran ◽  
Aidan Duane
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Knowledge Sharing ◽  
Conceptual Model ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Management Tool ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Enterprise Social Networks ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The management of organisational knowledge and the promotion of staff knowledge sharing are largely neglected in higher education institutions. The purpose of this study is to examine how enterprise social networks can enable staff knowledge sharing in communities of practice in that context. Design/methodology/approach The study is framed as an Action Research project, covering three cycles over a 12-month period. During the Diagnosing phase, a conceptual model was developed for empirical testing. Data were collected through 30 semi-structured interviews and a number of focus groups. This was supplemented by content analysis and reflective journaling. Findings The findings support the conceptual model and provide insight into the antecedents necessary for the creation of an enterprise social network-enabled knowledge-sharing environment, the motivators for and barriers to participation, and the perceived organisational and individual benefits of increased staff knowledge-sharing activity. Research limitations/implications As the study has a higher education focus, all of the findings may not be generalizable to other types of organisation. Further development of the conceptual model and testing in other contextual settings will yield greater generalizability. Practical implications A number of findings have practical implications for the management of higher education institutions, such as the evidence of a divide between faculty and other staff. In general, the study findings provide an opportunity for educationalists to better understand the scope and impact of employing social media platforms for knowledge sharing. Originality/value This paper adds to the growing body of work on organisational implementations of social media, and should be of interest to practitioners and researchers undertaking similar projects.

Factors Affecting Internationalization Degree of Higher Education Institutions in Portugal and Spain

2018 ◽  
pp. 348-377
Author(s):  
Marina Amorim Sousa ◽  
Tomás Bañegil Palacios ◽  
Beatriz Corchuelo Martínez-Azúa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Organizational Level ◽  
Levels Of Analysis ◽  
Internationalization Process ◽  
Mean Values ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Degree Of Internationalization

The aim of this study is to evaluate the degree of internationalization of Iberian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and the factors that influence their internationalization process. The study begins with the contextualization of the HEI internationalization process through a brief historical synthesis and the establishment of the levels of analysis of this process, to focus, in more detail, the organizational level. To this end, it is supported in an organization dimensions model to define the components of the internationalization process and the data collection by questionnaire. The results were processed for each of its components, and the degree of internationalization was obtained by calculating the mean values of the components total. The study concludes that the Iberian HEIs have an interesting level of internationalization, which is higher for institutions with more than 5.000 students, with simultaneous focus on teaching and research, conferring the master's and doctor's degrees.

Implementing Risk Management Processes Into a Cloud Computing Environment

2018 ◽  
pp. 951-963 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samer Alhawari ◽  
Mufleh Amin AL Jarrah ◽  
Wa'el Hadi
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Information And Communications Technology ◽  
Innovative Technology ◽  
Computing Environment ◽  
Cloud Computing Environment ◽  
Computing Paradigm ◽  
Management Processes

With the significant advances in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) over the last half a century, the Cloud computing paradigm is one of the most discussed topics in the field of ICT today. Additionally, Cloud computing has a critical role in today's business world. Without risk management processes embedded into innovative technology that supports Cloud computing, businesses are setting themselves up for a fall. Hence, in this paper, the authors propose a conceptual model of implementing risk management processes into a Cloud computing environment. It highlights the different processes of risk management (risk identification, risk analysis, risk planning, risk execution, and risk monitoring) and how their existence can affect the Cloud environment to ensure proper protection of data and information in order to ensure Cloud networks and connections are secure.

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