Abstract
The research aims to test the model of integrated DOI theory and TOE framework to predict Cloud Computing (CC) decision-making intentions of SMEs, Izmir, Turkey. The survey data was collected from 140 Information Technology (IT) decision-makers via Google forms survey tool. Confirmatory factor analyses were made to examine the decision-making approach of SMEs. The study revealed that the variance of top management support and complexity explained 29.8% of the decision-making approach to CC adoption. The originality of the study is that the research on cloud computing in Turkey is scarce and not comprehensive either. In addition, they are not for Turkish SMEs. This research will bring together an introductory plan for cloud providers to understand the intentions of SMEs for adopting cloud computing. This research will also provide scholars with an in-depth analysis of the status contributing to the academic research in the field of ICT development in developing countries. This study will contribute to SMEs’ ICT infrastructure policies, and support governments in creating a legal framework to make laws for a secure environment for SMEs to reduce costs, and gain a competitive advantage over Large Enterprises (LEs). Doi: 10.28991/esj-2021-SP1-010 Full Text: PDF
Highlights
Information Technology (IT) has introduced several products and services such as software, internet, electronics, and telecommunication equipment that help business processes to be improved
This study aims to provide a solution by showing the threats and hindrances to the perceptions of companies for Cloud Computing (CC) adoption in order to build the most effective and appropriate IT infrastructure system
Out of 32, questions 6 were created to profile SMEs’ IT capacities, as shown in Table 1. 26 questions were gathered from Oliveira et al (2014)’s study [23]
Summary
Information Technology (IT) has introduced several products and services such as software, internet, electronics, and telecommunication equipment that help business processes to be improved. It creates a cooperative work environment [2]. It increases individuals’ knowledge so that they can comply with companies’ operating processes (personal development) [3]. When these three perspectives are considered, the research question of this study is “what are the factors that affect, obstruct and threaten cloud technology adoption in small and medium enterprises”. To have a better understanding and offer solutions to SMEs and cloud providers, the study analyzed the particular environment using Diffusion of Innovation (DOI) theory in combination with Technology, Organization and Environment (TOE) framework
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