An investigation of factors influencing an organisation's intention to adopt cloud computing

Abstract

Abstract-Cloud computing is a paradigm for providing and delivering IT services over the Internet. The cloud can provide several benefits for organisations including cost reduction and flexibility. However, migrating an existing system to the cloud is not an easy task because it is dependent on a number of factors. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the factors that may influence an organisation's intention to adopt cloud computing in Saudi Arabia. We proposed an integrated model in an attempt to understand why some organisations are willing to move to the cloud while others are not. This model incorporates aspects of the Technology-Organisation-Environment (TOE) framework with integrating the critical factors from existing theories (Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) and institutional theory) and other influential factors.

Decision making on adoption of cloud computing in e-commerce using fuzzy TOPSIS

“…Decisions to adopt cloud technology are determined by innovations fit with the existing technology landscape [7]. Frequently used factors are relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, accessibility, reliability, security and privacy and scalability [15][16][17]. "the degree to which an innovation is perceived as being better than the idea it supersedes" [18].…”

“…Privacy refers to the confidentiality of user information. The decision on selecting a cloud provider is very often influenced by company requirements in the areas of security, and privacy [17,20]. Businesses have to be sure that their data and applications in the Cloud, are adequately protected against unauthorized access.…”

“…The firm size of an organization plays a role in the advancement of the organization, yet it should not be high enough or low enough. For this study we have selected the organisation readiness, firm size and top management support [17,21]. Table II shows decription.…”

“…The effective communications with the vendors, partners, and the competitors need to be managed optimally so the management is not affected, and the maintenance of environmental sustainability is attained [22]. For this study we have selected the competitive pressure, cost and trading partner pressure and government regulatory environment [17,21]. The degree of pressure that an organisation faces from competitors.…”

Towards a framework to enable the migration process to educational clouds in Saudi higher education

“…There is a need for agile, blended and flexible way to enhance the teaching and learning process to promote good quality research and job opportunities [13]. In Saudi higher education, several studies revealed a positive attitude for students, faculty, and university administrations toward the use of internet-based cloud services in Saudi Arabia [14]. However, despite the benefits cloud services can add to the universities ICT and the positive attitude towards the cloud usage in the Saudi Universities, the migration rate of cloud computing is still in the early stages, this due to the fact that the migration process to the cloud may not be an easy task, As There is a wide range of challenges quoted in the literature including infrastructural, cultural and organizational factors that impede a successful IT project deployment in Saudi organizations [15].…”