The Adoption of Cloud Computing by SMEs: Identifying and Coping with External Factors

Fátima Trindade Neves; Fernando Cruz Marta; Ana Maria Ramalho Correia; Miguel de Castro Neto

The Adoption of Cloud Computing by SMEs: Identifying and Coping with External Factors

Fátima Trindade Neves, Fernando Cruz Marta, Ana Maria Ramalho Correia, Miguel de Castro Neto

NOVA Information Management School (NOVA IMS)

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Abstract

The recent development of Cloud Computing (CC) provides a convincing opportunity for organizations to outsource their Information and Communications Technology (ICT). Although its popularity is increasing rapidly, there are concerns that must be taken into account. This paper ascertains the most relevant issues associated with the political, economic, social and technological factors concerning CC adoption. The research described is based on a scoping review to identify relevant studies published in the literature recently. The aim is to provide an overview of the most recent findings in the Cloud Computing environment, which can inform strategic decision-making by Small to Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in this area.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	CAPSI 2011 - 11ª Conferência da Associação Portuguesa de Sistemas de Informação
Publisher	ISEG/IUL-ISCTE
Pages	1-11
Number of pages	11
Publication status	Published - 2011

Keywords

Cloud Computing, Strategic Analysis, PEST Analysis, Technology Adoption, Small to Medium-sized Enterprises, SME, Qualitative research methods
Scoping review

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The Adoption of Cloud Computing by SMEs: Identifying and Coping with External Factors. / Neves, Fátima Trindade; Marta, Fernando Cruz; Correia, Ana Maria Ramalho et al.
CAPSI 2011 - 11ª Conferência da Associação Portuguesa de Sistemas de Informação. ISEG/IUL-ISCTE, 2011. p. 1-11.

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review

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