Cloud computing adoption among state universities and colleges in the Philippines: Issues and challenges

The emergence of cloud computing (CC) adoption in higher education institutions (HEIs) is considered widespread today. Its growth comes with tremendous benefits and potential risks as well. This paper endeavors to investigate some issues and challenges that influence the adoption of cloud computing among state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the Philippines. A qualitative design was used in the study as it employed multiple case studies approach. Based on the results, this paper establishes two strong factors such as slow internet connection and lack of understanding or awareness of cloud computing. The findings revealed the impact of cloud computing to SUCs is found beneficial to the educational system amidst the global pandemic. Professors can easily upload lessons and teaching materials while students can easily access the materials online, though the challenge lies in the connectivity of internet in the country. Administrators can easily collaborate with the entire academic community and even to its stakeholder’s potential for collaboration even if not in face to face. It is a perfect avenue to be productive and efficient which allows all processes be made possible to all members of the entire academic community, may it be students, professors, staff and even other stakeholders

Cloud data governance in-light of the saudi vision 2030 for digital transformation

Digital transformation in Saudi Arabia is one of the core elements to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. In this paper, we argue that data governance plays a vital role for the success of this vision. This role is further emphasized when considering the country's appetite for emerging technologies such as cloud computing solutions. A thorough survey of literature shows that data governance in general and for cloud computing, more specifically, is under researched. This paper puts the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 for digital transformation under a test. Supported by an empirical study, this paper provides an early warning of a highly likely failure if data governance is not integrated in the vision as a driver for digital transformation. An empirical survey, using a self-administered questionnaire, is conducted to explore and evaluate the status of data governance in the Saudi Arabia. The results of the study reveal that despite the wide recognition of the importance of data governance, especially for cloud computing, there is a consensus that this area is really in its infancy and almost absent from the Saudi organizations. © 2017 IEEE

Cloud computing adoption barriers faced by Saudi manufacturing SMEs

Cloud Computing is arguably the most significant technological development after the Internet. It accelerated technology adoption and gave birth to new business models. More importantly, it is acting as a foundation for new technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Cloud Computing paradigm provides a level playing field for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) as they are able to adopt technologies that were not affordable before. Governments, vendors and business support organisations across the world have a plethora of initiatives to encourage SME adoption of Cloud Computing technologies. Despite these initiatives, many SME decision makers are still hesitant to adopt the cloud. This research reports an engagement with 16 information technology (IT) managers working for Saudi manufacturing SMEs. This paper presents their perceived barriers to migrating their applications to cloud services

Universidad inteligente: una visión de la adopción de la tecnología

Smart University is an emerging concept, strongly anchored to smart technologies and considered by different authors in the literature. Organizations, including universities, need to incorporate smart technologies to take advantage of their capabilities to transform their processes and drive them toward new organizational models. A Smart University focuses on improving its technological infrastructure for achieving its quality educational goals. This paper presents the integration of the key factors for adopting four smart technologies: Cloud Computing, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet of Things. This characterization and integration allow us to conclude on the need to align digital technologies with the organization's processes, requiring greater interaction with the company’s senior management.Universidad inteligente es un concepto emergente, fuertemente anclado a las tecnologías inteligentes, y considerado por diferentes autores en la literatura. Las organizaciones, incluidas las universidades, necesitan incorporar las tecnologías inteligentes para aprovechar las capacidades que proporcionan para transformar sus procesos e impulsarlas hacia nuevos modelos organizativos. Una universidad inteligente se centra en la mejora de su infraestructura tecnológica para lograr sus objetivos educativos de calidad. Este trabajo presenta la integración de los factores clave para la adopción de cuatro tecnologías inteligentes: Computación en la nube, Big Data, Inteligencia Artificial, e Internet de las Cosas. Esta caracterización e integración nos permite concluir sobre la necesidad de alineación de las tecnologías digitales con los procesos de la organización, exigiendo una mayor interacción con la alta dirección de la empresa

Impact of digital transformation on the organization’s financial performance: A case of Jordanian commercial banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange

Digital transformation refers to strategic activities undertaken by organizations to improve and simplify their process and even alter their business models with abreast to enhance firm performance. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the impact of digital transformation on organizational performance among the Jordanian commercial banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. The descriptive research design was used in this quantitative study. Primary data were collected to achieve the objectives of the study. The target population was employees (managers and non-managers) of Jordanian commercial banks listed on the Amman Stock Exchange. The sample size was selected using Krejcie and Morgan rule; after data cleaning procedures, the final sample of 282 respondents was used for final analysis. The study employed regression analysis to arrive at the results. The results confirm that digital transformation has a significant positive effect on customer experience and IT innovation. These results were significant at a 1% level. The results also confirm that digital transformation has a significant positive effect on firm performance, with a significance level of 1%. Moreover, the significant positive impact of customer experience and IT innovation was confirmed. Therefore, the significant positive impact of digital transformation on firm performance was found viz-a-viz direct as well as indirect route

Determining Factors of Cloud Computing Adoption: A Study of Indonesian Local Government Employees

Research aims: This study aims to identify the factors that influence the Indonesian local government employees to adopt cloud computing.Design/Methodology/Approach: A Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT) theory were employed to identify these factors. Research data were obtained using an online survey of employees, working in local governments in Indonesia. This study obtained 123 responses, which were then processed utilizing the structural equation modeling approach.Research findings: The results showed that Performance Expectations, Business Expectations, and Perception of Availability had a positive effect on the intention of local government employees to use cloud computing.Theoretical contribution/ Originality: This study expanded the UTAUT model by including security factors. Thus, creating a new cloud computing adoption model contributed to a theoretical finding in the context of government cloud computing adoption.Practitioner/Policy implication: The results of this study make practical contributions to cloud computing service providers in order to understand what factors drive the adoption of cloud computing by local government employees. In addition, the study also helps the top management in local government organizations to develop adoption strategies by understanding the influential determinants of cloud computing adoption on their employees.Research limitation/Implication: The context of this study is restricted to Indonesian local government employees. The local government employees have their characteristics, and it is different from other government employees in the central government

Evaluating the factors influencing Alignment of IT and Business in a Cloud Computing Environment

Aligning IT with business strategically is the recent area of attention among researchers and practitioners because of its potential impact on organizational performance. Currently, large numbers of enterprises are migrating towards cloud computing as on-premise implementation of Information technology (IT) infrastructure is expensive. The purpose of this research is to examine the factors that influence the alignment of IT and business in cloud computing environment. Therefore, this study used the Strategic Alignment Maturity (SAM) model as a framework to validate the evolution of IT-business alignment in a cloud computing platform. A questionnaire-based survey method was employed for data collection. The respondents are IT and business executives of adopter firms in India. The structural equation modeling technique is used to statistically validate the model. From the results, it is found that all the constructs contribute significantly to business alignment with cloud computing except partnering and skill maturity. This study contributes to the research related to the application of SAM model in investigating the alignment of cloud computing with business. Software vendors and information technology consultants can utilize this study in assisting a client in the alignment of business with IT strategically in a cloud computing environment

A multiple-case study of Cloud ERP in the Norwegian public sector: From adoption to implementation

Cloud computing (CC) technology has emerged as a favorable solution for organizations due to the urgent need for complex IT infrastructures. Hence, organizations across various sectors have moved their attention toward outsourcing computing platforms. Enterprise-resource planning (ERP) systems aid organizations in obtaining an understanding of business practices by allowing seamless integration of business accurate data for decision-making. Cloud ERP has the potential to deliver the same system functionalities as on-premise systems, at lower costs and effort. However, the uptake of such technologies has been reported as particularly low for public sector organizations (PSOs) when compared with private firms. This study aims to explore factors influencing Norwegian PSOs intention to adopt cloud ERP, and which critical success factors are considered vital for a successful implementation. Furthermore, we illustrate the dynamic relationship between barriers at distinct phases. The research questions have been studied in a multiple case study, where the data has been collected through individual semi-structured interviews with Norwegian PSO representatives who either plan to adopt or have already implemented cloud ERP. The findings align with previous research regarding factors such as availability, reduced costs, updates, and maintenance. The findings also support that there is a link between organizational size and the desire to adopt. Contradictory, the findings reveal previously reported barriers such as security, vendor lock-in, lack of customization, and data ownership not to be perceived as direct barriers. Accordingly, our findings indicate more willingness among Norwegian PSOs to embrace cloud ERP than previously reported. In the implementation stage, the findings closely resemble previous research. Factors such as user training, vendor selection, system integrations, and functionality are considered critical success factors among the Norwegian PSOs. One contradiction was discovered regarding project management, as the findings indicate that PSOs put more emphasis on a project team, rather than project management in isolation. Lastly, the results add to current research by identifying the dynamic interrelationship between barriers within distinct phases. Our findings suggest that open lines of communication amongst all parties involved are crucial throughout the entire process. The establishment of a solid contract is also considered vital

Implementing Cloud-Based Enterprise Resource Planning Solutions in Small and Medium Enterprises

Lacking strategies to implement a cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can lead to a failed implementation. SME owners can improve company performance by integrating company processes by successfully implementing a cloud-based ERP solution. Grounded in the diffusion of innovation theory augmented with business process management design for Six Sigma, the purpose of this qualitative multiple case study was to explore strategies SME owners use to implement cloud-based ERP solutions. The participants consisted of 4 SME owners in Lebanon who successfully implemented a cloud-based ERP solution and improved company performance and growth. Data were collected using semistructured interviews and a review of ERP implementation project documents and analyzed using thematic analysis. Seven themes emerged: top management support for IT implementation, requirements identification, software selection, user involvement, project management, change management, and post-implementation performance monitoring. A key recommendation for SME owners is to support IT implementation and remain involved throughout the implementation process. The implications for positive social change include the opportunity to increase employment opportunities, economic growth, and reducing the adverse environmental consequences of computing by using cloud-based technologies