...Mahak Sharma; Ruchita Gupta; Padmanav Acharya Purpose This paper aims to examine the dynamism of causal relationships among cloud computing (CC) adoption factors in the Indian context, considering the perspectives of both the cloud adopter and cloud provider. Design/methodology/approach...

... only Security-as-a-service Internal security resources Organizational mindfulness Satisfaction Cloud computing Key informants Cloud computing has been a major force in transforming information technology (IT) delivery, and the mission of IT departments and is becoming increasingly...

...Britta Gammelgaard; Katarzyna Nowicka Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of cloud computing (CC) on supply chain management (SCM). Design/methodology/approach The paper is conceptual and based on a literature review and conceptual analysis. Findings Today...

... the hashes of the blocks. The proposed framework will ensure the anonymity and security of the health data and improve the integrity and authenticity among the patients, doctors and insurance providers. Findings Cloud Computing and Distributed Networking have transformed the IT industry...

... are organized based on TOE framework. Sunk costs of incumbent ERP systems are developed based on ECT. Originality/value Different from previous studies on cloud computing adoption, this study provides insights into switching intention to cloud computing. The study also proposes an integrated model grounded...

...Vahid Delavari; Elahi Shaban; Marijn Janssen; Alireza Hassanzadeh Purpose A large number of systematic reviews (SRs) studies have been performed in the cloud computing field, demonstrating miscellaneous outcomes and utilizing different approaches. Accordingly, a meta-review of cloud SRs is needed...

... the architecture of a cloud-based supply chain management (C-SCM) ecosystem and explore how it enhances supply chain responsiveness (SCR). Design/methodology/approach First, the authors discuss the potential benefits that cloud computing can yield, compared to existing mature SCM information systems...

...Niki Kyriakou; Euripides N. Loukis Purpose Previous empirical research on cloud computing (CC) adoption factors has examined the effects of only a small number of firm’s characteristics on CC adoption. The purpose of this paper is to investigate empirically the effects of a wide set of firm’s...

...Marc Walterbusch; Adrian Fietz; Frank Teuteberg Purpose On account of its easy and intuitive usage as well as obvious advantages (e.g. access to work data from anywhere, at any time and through any means) the evolutionary cloud computing paradigm favors the use of shadow IT. Since many employees...

... that drive the adoption of cloud-based services in different forms (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS) as well exploring the impact of cloud adoption on the organizational flexibility in case of Indian organizations. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2016 Organizational flexibility Cloud Computing...

...Prince Kwame Senyo; John Effah; Erasmus Addae Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of cloud computing adoption (CCA) in a developing country context through the lens of the technology, organisation and environment (TOE) framework. Design/methodology/approach...

...Salah Eddin Murad; Salah Dowaji Purpose – Cloud Computing has become a more promising technology with potential opportunities, through reducing the high cost of running the traditional business applications and by leading to new business models. Nonetheless, this technology is fraught with many...

...Andreas Jede; Frank Teuteberg Purpose – There are cloud computing (CC) services available for various applications within supply chain management (SCM) processes and related enterprise information systems (ISs). These services offer, for example, consistent global networking platforms and shared...

...Ogan M. Yigitbasioglu Purpose – While many studies have predominantly looked at the benefits and risks of cloud computing, little is known whether and to what extent institutional forces play a role in cloud computing adoption. The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of institutional...

... is an influential factor for its adoption. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited 2015 Fuzzy AHP Cloud computing DOI theory Fuzzy LinPreRa Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) TOE framework Cloud computing is a new information and communication technology that helps organizations to use new...

... of user acceptance of cloud computing technologies, in particular, SaaS collaboration tools. Practical implications – The findings of this study can provide vendors and implementing organizations with useful strategies and tactics to enhance users’ acceptance of SaaS collaboration tools...

...Hemlata Gangwar; Hema Date; R Ramaswamy Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to integrate TAM model and TOE framework for cloud computing adoption at organizational level. Design/methodology/approach – A conceptual framework was developed using technological and organizational variables...

...Yazn Alshamaila; Savvas Papagiannidis; Feng Li Purpose The purpose of this paper is to contribute to a growing body of research on cloud computing, by studying the small to medium‐sized enterprise (SME) adoption process. If SMEs have access to scalable technologies they could potentially deliver...