Cloud computing concept in Ukraine: a study of innovative development

Abstract

This article explores the main aspects of the cloud computing paradigm in Ukraine. The authors identify the main problems of the cloud computing market in Ukraine and options for their solutions by implementing an innovative concept of the public cloud platform. The athors of the article have researched the cloud computing market in Ukraine, the role of the state in developing the abovementioned market and building innovative public cloud platform as a centralised data center which will enable the state to provide all public services and innovative services. The main idea of the concept of building an innovation public platform is the creation of a hybrid cloud which will integrate suppliers and consumers of information products and services, investors in the IT sector and mechanisms for sharing and protecting of information. The study shows that the concept of cloud computing is not only technological innovation in IT, but also a way to create new business models, when small manufacturers of IT products, including in the regions, have an opportunity to quickly offer the market their services and realise their business ideas. Public support for cloud computing, along with investments in young companies throughout the country, will quickly create an ecosystem of innovative productions. The implementation of the concept of a state-owned innovative cloud platform is a legitimate step towards the development of the ICT industry and an innovative economy in Ukraine.

Innovation and Transformation of Service Business Models through Cloud Technology to Achieve Co-Creation Value within the Service Ecosystem

“…This path could be helpful for companies that to intent for redesign their core business processes and to run their businesses with cloud as an enhanced technology. Finally, as a suggestion, as indicated by [31], public support for cloud computing along with investments in young companies will quickly create an ecosystem of innovative productions.…”

“…The combination of cloud computing, mobility, social media and big data is fundamentally transforming our lives and our way of doing business [30]. The concept of cloud computing is not only technological innovation in IT but also a way to create new business models when small manufacturers of IT products have an opportunity to quickly offer the market their services and realize their business ideas [31].…”

Digital Technologies as a Factor of National Security of Ukraine

“…They recommend to create a technological infrastructure, teach digital skills and information security to personnel, create digital platforms and develop a legal framework. In this context, the work (Kaminsky, Korzachenko, et al, 2017) is of interest, in which the prospects for creating an innovative public cloud platform are considered, which will allow Ukraine to provide all government services and innovative services.…”

Differentiation of Stakeholders' Impact on Ecosystem Institutions

“…Новые технологические институты экосистем формируются, прежде всего, в научных и образовательных организациях. Так, внедрение облачных вычислений, разработанных университетскими исследователями, обеспечивает формирование новых бизнес-моделей ведения хозяйственной деятельности (Kaminsky et al, 2017). Также технологические институты экосистем формируются такими стейкхолдерами как конкуренты-комплементаторы.…”