Abstract
Cloud computing represents a paradigm shift in information technology outsourcing. The technology renders numerous benefits such as flexibility, cost reduction and scalability. Also, it presents organisations with the opportunity to conform to environmental management system. Several studies have applied different theories to investigate the factors that affect cloud computing adoption by organisations. However, the results are inconclusive. Therefore, this study systematically reviews factors influencing adoption the adoption of cloud computing by organisations. A total of 174 papers were reviewed from different databases such as Science direct, Emerald and IEEE Xplore. Consequently, 37 of these articles have been considered to come up with the most salient factors based on their frequency. The findings indicated that technology readiness, top management support, relative advantage, competitive pressure, compatibility, complexity and data security are the significant factors that affect cloud computing adoption in organisations. This review consolidates literature and can benefit decision makers in organisations who intend to adopt cloud computing technology. Furthermore, it has laid a foundation for a future part of this work which is conceptualising a model for cloud computing adoption in the upstream oil and gas sector.
Highlights
Cloud computing is a paradigm that allows organisations and users to utilise computing services via the internet on a pay as you use basis
The technology organisation environment (TOE) framework by Tornatzky and Fleisher 1990 [1], Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by David 1989 [2], Diffusion of innovation (DOI) by Rogers 1995 [3], and Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) by Venkatesh 2003 [4] are the most applied theories to comprehend the factors that affect the adoption of cloud computing technology
The findings revealed that cost, technical resource competence, data security, complexity and top management support are the critical factors influencing cloud computing adoption
Summary
Cloud computing is a paradigm that allows organisations and users to utilise computing services via the internet on a pay as you use basis. It is considered as the technological revolution of the twenty-first century. Several studies have used different technology adoption theories to carry out studies on cloud computing adoption by organisations. The technology organisation environment (TOE) framework by Tornatzky and Fleisher 1990 [1], Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) by David 1989 [2], Diffusion of innovation (DOI) by Rogers 1995 [3], and Unified theory of acceptance and use of technology (UTAUT) by Venkatesh 2003 [4] are the most applied theories to comprehend the factors that affect the adoption of cloud computing technology. There is no consensus on the theories or factors to explain adoption
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