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Security and Privacy Factors Influencing the Adoption of Cloud Computing in Australian SMEs
conference contribution
posted on 2021-01-01, 00:00 authored by Ruwan Thushara Sampath Nagahawatta, Matthew Warren, Scott SalzmanScott Salzman, Sachithra LokugeEven though there are myriad benefits of cloud computing, there is a reluctance among
Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting cloud computing.
The purpose of this study is to investigate key security and privacy related factors that
influence the intention to adopt cloud computing among Australian SMEs. Based on a
thorough analysis of literature, a comprehensive conceptual model was developed to
assess the impact of security and privacy factors for cloud computing adoption. By
conducting a survey of 186 Australian SMEs, the study identified that security and
privacy related requirements significantly impact cloud computing adoption of SMEs.
The multivariate data analysis also showed that skilled personnel, technology
readiness, data security concerns, data privacy concerns, legal compliance, and trust
in cloud service providers (CSPs) are essential determinants of the intention to adopt
cloud computing by SMEs.
Australian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in adopting cloud computing.
The purpose of this study is to investigate key security and privacy related factors that
influence the intention to adopt cloud computing among Australian SMEs. Based on a
thorough analysis of literature, a comprehensive conceptual model was developed to
assess the impact of security and privacy factors for cloud computing adoption. By
conducting a survey of 186 Australian SMEs, the study identified that security and
privacy related requirements significantly impact cloud computing adoption of SMEs.
The multivariate data analysis also showed that skilled personnel, technology
readiness, data security concerns, data privacy concerns, legal compliance, and trust
in cloud service providers (CSPs) are essential determinants of the intention to adopt
cloud computing by SMEs.
