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Understanding the determinants of cloud computing adoption

Low, Chinyao, Chen, Yahsueh, Wu, Mingchang·2011·Industrial Management & Data Systems

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the factors that affect the adoption of cloud computing by firms belonging to the high-tech industry. The eight factors examined in this study are relative advantage, complexity, compatibility, top management support, firm size, technology readiness, competitive pressure, and trading partner pressure. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire-based survey was used to collect data from 111 firms belonging to the high-tech industry in Taiwan. Relevant hypotheses were derived and tested by logistic regression analysis. Findings The findings revealed that relative advantage, top management support, firm size, competitive pressure, and trading partner pressure characteristics have a significant effect on the adoption of cloud computing. Research limitations/implications The research was conducted in the high-tech industry, which may limit the generalisability of the findings. Practical implications The findings offer cloud computing service providers with a better understanding of what affects cloud computing adoption characteristics, with relevant insight on current promotions. Originality/value The research contributes to the application of new technology cloud computing adoption in the high-tech industry through the use of a wide range of variables. The findings also help firms consider their information technologies investments when implementing cloud computing.

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Authors
Low, C., Chen, Y., & Wu, M.
Affiliations
  • National Yunlin University of Science and Technology (TW)
  • Graduate School of Technological & Vocational Education, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology, Douliou, Taiwan, Republic of China
Venue
Industrial Management & Data Systems
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2011-08-23
Volume
111
Issue
7
Pages
1006-1023
ISSN
  • 0263-5577 (ISSN-L)
  • 1758-5783
OpenAlex
W2044744255
Cited by
1,181
References
4
Citations by year
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FWCI
91.56
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Industrial Management & Data Systems (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Information Systems and Management › Technology Adoption and User Behaviour
  • Physical Sciences › Computer Science › Information Systems › Cloud Computing and Resource Management
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Management Information Systems › Information Technology Governance and Strategy
Keywords
cloud computing adoption, technology adoption, high-tech industry, relative advantage, top management support, firm size, competitive pressure, technology readiness, complexity, compatibility, IT investment

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