Impacts on the organizational adoption of cloud computing: A reconceptualization of influencing factors

Mark Stieninger, Dietmar Nedbal, Werner Wetzlinger, Gerold Wagner, Michael A. Erskine

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Abstract

The attitude towards cloud computing is influenced by multiple factors acting as drivers and barriers for its adoption. This research paper aims at the reconceptualization and operationalization of widely accepted influencing factors on technology adoption in relation to cloud computing. A literature review on technological innovation characteristics in this context is conducted to identify potential gaps in ongoing research. The review also provides an overview of relevant empirical studies on cloud computing that are based on theories for innovation adoption such as the Diffusion of Innovation (DoI) theory and the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM). Consequently, the focus is set on the examination of the factors “compatibility”, “relative advantage”, “complexity”, “image” and “security & trust”. Furthermore, an operationalization of each factor in the context of cloud computing is provided.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProcedia Technology
PublisherElsevier
Pages85-93
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
EventCENTERIS 2014 - Conference on ENTERprise Information Systems / ProjMAN 2014 – International Conference on Project MANagement - Troia, Portugal
Duration: 15 Oct 201417 Oct 2014
http://centeris.scika.org/

Conference

ConferenceCENTERIS 2014 - Conference on ENTERprise Information Systems / ProjMAN 2014 – International Conference on Project MANagement
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityTroia
Period15.10.201417.10.2014
Internet address

Keywords

  • cloud computing
  • technology acceptance
  • operationalization
  • innovation factors
  • cloud services
  • DoI
  • TAM

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