Quadruple Theories Based Determinants and their Causal Relationships Affecting the Adoption of Community Cloud in Saudi HEI

Abstract

The higher education institutions (HEIs) are adopting the new modern cloud computing technique rapidly due to its cost effectiveness, efficient and productive feature. Though cloud computing technology is beneficial to educational sector, it is important to assess their economic benefits, technical, organizational, environmental appropriateness and potential obstacles before adopting the new technology. There are four evaluating theory for adopting the cloud computing technology which are the Technology Organization Environment (TOE), the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), the Diffusion of Innovation (DOI), and the Institutional (INT). This study has developed a new adoption framework for accepting cloud computing technology for HEIs of Saudi by integrating the above mentioned theories. This framework is unique from others because no research has been conducted yet on the adoption of community cloud at the organizational level considering the four theory simultaneously. This research has developed 25 hypotheses on the adoption of community cloud computing in HEIs and analyzed those hypotheses using SPSS statistical analysis software. The reliability of the data was tested by utilizing composite reliability and Cronbach’s alpha method. This study have introduced an innovative approach and framework to understand the adoption of the community cloud which will help the decision-makers to build strategies in their organizations for effective adoption of community cloud services.

Exploring Key Factors Influencing the Adoption of Mobile Cloud Computing in Higher Education: Case study at An-Najah University

“…TOE Theory incorporates technology-organization, environment, and sociocultural elements to provide a comprehensive explanation of the possibility of a specific corporation adopting new technology. These three traits are shared by both the restrictions that operate as barriers and the opportunities that act as accelerators for technological growth, according to the TOE paradigm (Aldahwan & Ramzan, 2022). Conversely, DOI theory, which focuses on how people embrace new ideas, has made substantial use of this technique.…”

“…These functionalities enable students to efficiently organize and manage their files and documents on mobile devices (Almaiah & Al Mulhem, 2019). In contrast, extensive research conducted in the past decade has revealed that perceived ease of use plays a substantial role in influencing the intention to use a system, either directly or indirectly through its impact on perceived usefulness (Aldahwan & Ramzan, 2022). When a system is easy for users to interact with, they are more likely to perceive it as useful and express an intention to use it (Jaradat et al, 2020).…”

“…Previous research has also indicated a significant correlation between management support and the intention to accept a specific system or technology, as highlighted by Aydin (2021) and Odeh et al (2017). It is important to highlight that institutions receiving substantial support from management are more inclined to embrace such services (Aldahwan & Ramzan, 2022). Consequently, managers are urged to promote the utilization of mobile cloud services to enhance collaboration among faculty and students.…”

“…Likewise, perceived security and privacy encompass the extent to which students have confidence in the secure nature of mobile cloud storage services as platforms for storing and sharing personal data. Higher education institutions are facing numerous challenges in implementing cloud computing such as data privacy and security (Aldahwan & Ramzan, 2022). Previous research has revealed that security is a very high-risk element for an organization's acceptance of cloud computing and is the primary concern of the organization and individuals alike (Nahel Abdallah & Abdullah, 2019;Al-Ammary, 2021).…”

The Descriptive Data Analysis for the Adoption of Community Cloud in Saudi HEI-Based Factor Adoption

“…The research shows that the community cloud computing technology provides significant benefits to higher education institutions, but that a centralized, well-structured system is required. In addition, they developed a framework to study the factors that influence the adoption of community cloud computing in Saudi HEIs [ 21 ].…”