[AISWorld] [AJIS] New Article: Factors That Influence Adoption of Cloud Computing: An Empirical Study of Australian SMEs.

[Ajis Editor]

Hi,

The *Australasian Journal of Information Systems* has just published its
latest article.



*Factors That Influence Adoption of Cloud Computing: An Empirical Study of
Australian SMEs. Senarathna, I., Wilkin, C., Warren, M., Yeoh, W., &
Salzman, S. http://dx.doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v22i0.1603
<http://dx.doi.org/10.3127/ajis.v22i0.1603>*
AbstractCloud computing is a recent computing paradigm enabling
organizations to have access to sophisticated computing services via the
Internet on a fee-for-service basis. It provides Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises (SMEs) with opportunities to become as technologically advanced
as their larger counterparts, without significant financial outlays. This
paper examined the important factors that influence SMEs’ adoption of cloud
computing technology. Drawing upon aspects of the Technology, Organization
and Environment framework and Diffusion of Innovation Theory, we developed
a research model of SMEs’ adoption of cloud computing and tested it through
an online survey of 149 Australian SMEs. Data was analyzed using multiple
regression methods, with results showing that SMEs were influenced by
factors related to advantaging their organizational capability (i.e.,
relative advantage, quality of service and awareness) rather than
risk-related factors (i.e., security, privacy and flexibility). The
findings offer insights to SMEs owners, Cloud service providers and
government in establishing Cloud computing adoption strategies for SMEs.

*Keywords* Cloud computing; technology adoption; Small and Medium-sized
Enterprises (SMEs)


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