Developing a Cloud-Computing Adoption Framework

Abstract

This article aims to propose an extended technology acceptance model-technical-organizationenvironment (TAM-TOE) framework and to develop its measures for cloud-computing adoption in organizations. Information technology adoption literature based on the TAM model and the TOE framework was reviewed to identify a set of variables relevant to cloud computing adoption. A conceptual framework was developed to integrate the TAM model and the TOE framework. Further, cloud-specific variables (security and third-party control) were also incorporated in the framework. This extended TAM-TOE framework was qualitatively analyzed using an interview method which resulted in 12 of the variables relevant to cloud-computing adoption. Further, a questionnaire was designed, pre-tested and surveyed to develop reliable measures of cloud-computing adoption. It resulted in conceptualizing an extended TAM-TOE framework for cloud-computing adoption and in developing its reliable measures. This study has a smaller sample size and is limited to cloud-computing adoption. On the other hand, it contributes towards the cloud-computing adoption literature. Managers can use measures identified to analyze their suitability for implementing cloud computing in their organizations. This article has a strong contribution in integrating the TAM model and the TOE framework, and developing measures for cloud-computing adoption.

Polytechnic ESL Lecturers’ Acceptance of using Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)

“…Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) [10] has been widely accepted in order to understand the users' perception of technology in language learning. It pro-vides a prediction on the user's acceptance and the usage of technology for the respective purposes [11]. [12] believes that the learner's attitude towards technology is influenced greatly by its perceived of usefulness and perceived ease of use.…”

Developing a Conceptual Model for the Intention to Adopt CC Saas

“…The relative advantage of utilising the cloud its ability to aid organisation in accomplishing it tasks in quicker, cost-efficient, productive and flexible ways [22]. Using CC-SaaS technology, managers can use shared resources [23], as well as pay-as-you-use service by regulating the usage level to reflect the actual organisational needs of the service [24]. Eventually, this will free organisations from unnecessary administration and maintenance of IT infrastructure every year.…”

“…Security concern has been one of the key reasons various organisation do not intend to use cloud services [22]. The issue of security is seen from many perspectives of IT such as storage, transmission, confidentiality and loss of data, suitability, and breach of privacy in the operations of an organisation [24]. There are high-security concerns in relation to CC-SaaS for the fact that data is placed in an easier way to locate, and sent across many countries via different communication channels, with different data privacy laws and consequently, the chances are that potentially sensitive data could get to snooping eyes of unauthorised persons [24].…”

“…It was explained in Salwani et al [33] that TMS reflects the perceptions and actions undertake by top officials in ensuring that technological innovation becomes useful in the creation of values for the organisation. Such values are resources commitment and optimal management, ensures long-term vision, greater assessments of self-efficacy of individual and favourable organisational climate values, as well as support to overcome barriers and change resistance [24]. Besides, TMS plays a critical role in the adoption of CC through the guidance it offers in resource allocation, service integration, and process re-engineering [5].…”

“…Organisational readiness is defined by Tan et al [34] as the perception and evaluation of managers of the extent of their belief relating to the possession of necessary awareness, resources, governance and commitment towards the adoption of new technology. The OR has broadly considered having two dimensions; technological and financial readiness [24]. Gangwar et al, [24] contend that adoption of CC is more likely among organisations that possess expertise in employees and effective infrastructure, as well as financial support.…”