The factors that influence on adoption of cloud computing for small and medium enterprises

作者: Mahyar Amini

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摘要: Cloud computing has emerged as one of the most discussed topics among enterprise information technology (IT) professionals. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with low budget human resources are major groups that tend to use cloud for achieving benefit this technology. A multitude factors influence adoption SMEs. These decisive must be systematically evaluated prior making decision adopt cloud-based solutions. The purpose study is identify these determine extent which they Therefore, project describes a research model based on diffusion innovation (DOI) theory technology, organization environment (TOE) framework. Based previous study, was developed test eight (8) variables, are: relative advantage, compatibility, security concerns, cost savings, readiness, top manager support, competitive pressure regulatory support. Data collected by survey questionnaires from sample 22 SMEs all customer’s provider. There 77 experts in department those selected fill questionnaires. Smart PLS tool used data analysis. results analysis generally support model, well proposed hypotheses. In summary, have shown were found significant

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