An Investigation of the Main Factors to be Considered in Cloud Computing Adoption in Australian Regional Local Councils

Authors

  • Omar Ali
  • Jeffrey Soar
  • Jianming Yong

Keywords:

Cloud computing; factors; adoption; regional councils.

Abstract

Technology plays an important role in helping organisations control quality and costs, and taking advantage of opportunities in a highly competitive and increasingly complex business environment. Cloud computing offers greater access to computing power, storage, software, and remote data centres through the web. This research aims to investigate the  factors to be considered  for cloud computing  adoption by Australian regional councils. The research employed in-depth interviews with IT managers from selected local government  councils. The major factors to be considered for the adoption of cloud computing were identified as Internet connectivity, data storage location, cost, integration, data back-up, provider dependability,  employees’ knowledge, and transportability. The findings of this research may help managers increase their awareness about  factors  to  be  considered when planning to adopt cloud computing.

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Published

2015-12-30

How to Cite

Ali, O. ., Soar, J. ., & Yong, J. . (2015). An Investigation of the Main Factors to be Considered in Cloud Computing Adoption in Australian Regional Local Councils. The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 21(1), 72–93. Retrieved from https://cibgp.com/au/index.php/1323-6903/article/view/111

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2015): The journal of contemporary issues in business and government

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