Multi-Perspective Decision-making Cloud Computing Adoption Model for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Abstract

The research aims to test the model of integrated DOI theory and TOE framework to predict Cloud Computing (CC) decision-making intentions of SMEs, Izmir, Turkey. The survey data was collected from 140 Information Technology (IT) decision-makers via Google forms survey tool. Confirmatory factor analyses were made to examine the decision-making approach of SMEs. The study revealed that the variance of top management support and complexity explained 29.8% of the decision-making approach to CC adoption. The originality of the study is that the research on cloud computing in Turkey is scarce and not comprehensive either. In addition, they are not for Turkish SMEs. This research will bring together an introductory plan for cloud providers to understand the intentions of SMEs for adopting cloud computing. This research will also provide scholars with an in-depth analysis of the status contributing to the academic research in the field of ICT development in developing countries. This study will contribute to SMEs’ ICT infrastructure policies, and support governments in creating a legal framework to make laws for a secure environment for SMEs to reduce costs, and gain a competitive advantage over Large Enterprises (LEs). Doi: 10.28991/esj-2021-SP1-010 Full Text: PDF

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“…The research finding proves that upper management supports (UPMS) such as distributing assets and involving upper management (managers/owners) in the activity are imperative for quickening the CCA among SMEs. The result supports the findings of Gui et al (2021), Lutfi (2022), Sayginer and Ercan (2021), Shetty and Panda (2022), Skafi et al (2020), andZamzeer et al (2020) which verify that there are significant effects of UPMS on CCA. Another group of scholars such as Hamdan et al (2021) reveals that UPMS shapes the perceived benefits of a new technology, which further significantly affects the adoption of such technology.…”

“…CC is mostly explained as the setup of IT units established in companies using unified control from cloud providers (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021). CLDP includes renting internet-empowered computing service to companies according their demands for bandwidth use, CPU, storage devices, and servers in the forms of applications, softwares, and operating systems (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021).…”

“…CC is mostly explained as the setup of IT units established in companies using unified control from cloud providers (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021). CLDP includes renting internet-empowered computing service to companies according their demands for bandwidth use, CPU, storage devices, and servers in the forms of applications, softwares, and operating systems (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021). It makes firms dependent on CLDP when the service provider changes; nevertheless, CC technology delivers a chance for firms to merely concentrate on business and cost-efficiency without building a skilled IT unit (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021).…”

“…CLDP includes renting internet-empowered computing service to companies according their demands for bandwidth use, CPU, storage devices, and servers in the forms of applications, softwares, and operating systems (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021). It makes firms dependent on CLDP when the service provider changes; nevertheless, CC technology delivers a chance for firms to merely concentrate on business and cost-efficiency without building a skilled IT unit (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021). CLDP encompasses cloud providers' activities such as advertising, coaching, consumer services, technical support, and troubleshooting (Zamzeer et al, 2020).…”

“…CC technology opens chances for SMEs to use technological innovations through rent payment, which formerly were high-priced (Neicu et al, 2020). CC technology has been an improved management device that increases SMEs' performance and ability to stay competitive with bigger companies (Sayginer and Ercan, 2021).…”