Adoption of cloud computing in medium and high tech industries in Kenya
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Date
2014-12Author
Wanjiku, Pauline W
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Cloud Computing is a new computing paradigm that provides novel perspectives in
internetworking technologies. In the recent years, there has been increased global focus and
emphasis on Cloud Computing. The technology has the potential to dramatically change
business models. This study sought to establish prevalence of Cloud Computing adoption
among Medium and High Tech Industries in Kenya, ascertain the factors influencing
decisions to adopt Cloud Computing determine the effects of Cloud Computing adoption and
establish the challenges affecting the adoption of Cloud Computing in those industries. To
add to these, the study sought to analyse existing technology adoption models and
recommend an appropriate model for Medium and High Tech Industries to use when
adopting Cloud Computing. The study used descriptive survey research design by adopting
quantitative and qualitative research methods. Data was collected using questionnaires from
126 Medium and High Tech Industries within Nairobi that utilize Cloud Computing
technologies and interviews with 25 Cloud Computing providers. Analysis of the collected
data was done by the use of SPSS. Frequency tables, charts and mean scores were used to
present and interpret the results. The study shows that 70% of Medium and High Tech
Industries have adopted Cloud Computing as a technological operation to facilitate service
delivery. The users and providers recognize Cloud Computing is a force that is reshaping ICT
and powering innovation. The study found out that cost, performance and reliability of The
Cloud applications are major factors influencing the adoption of Cloud Computing. Users
believe it would be much better if they were aware of the most appropriate model for the
adoption of Cloud Computing. The study recommends the UTAUT model for adoption of
Cloud Computing in the Medium and High Tech Industries and that ICT managers should be
enlightened of the same so that they can have reliable cloud in order to increase the
prevalence of Cloud Computing.
Publisher
University of Nairobi