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Factors affecting cloud computing adoption: perspectives of IT professionals

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Ibrahim M. Al-Jabri,

Mohammed H. AlabdulhadiAuthors Info & Claims

International Journal of Business Information Systems, Volume 23, Issue 4

Pages 389 - 405

https://doi.org/10.1504/IJBIS.2016.080215

Published: 01 January 2016 Publication History

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study the factors affecting cloud computing adoption. This study used the technology-organisation-environment TOE framework as a baseline for the factors affecting cloud computing adoption. The specific factors in the TOE framework are relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, organisational readiness, top management support, competitive pressure, and business partner pressure. An online-based survey was employed to collect data from 106 IT managers, IT consultants, and IT professionals working in Saudi organisations. Using binary logistic regression analysis, the results revealed that top management is positively and significantly associated with the likelihood of cloud computing adoption. The findings offer organisations and cloud computing service providers with better understanding of factors affecting the adoption of cloud computing.

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International Journal of Business Information Systems Volume 23, Issue 4

January 2016

154 pages

ISSN:1746-0972

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