Open AccessCloud computing service value: A message to the board
Author(s) -
Rossouw von Solms,
Madeleine Viljoen
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
south african journal of business management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.179
H-Index - 15
eISSN - 2078-5976
pISSN - 2078-5585
DOI - 10.4102/sajbm.v43i4.483
Subject(s) - cloud computing , utility computing , service (business) , computer science , value (mathematics) , warranty , cloud computing security , service catalog , cloud testing , computer security , service provider , business , service design , marketing , operating system , machine learning , political science , law
This paper aims to alert the board to their duty of adding value to the organizations they represent by recognizing opportunities presented by new developments in information technology. Cloud computing is one such development, which is associated with opportunities and benefits. The service value that can be achieved by using this computing model will be influential in the adoption of cloud computing services. Service value is determined by the warranty and utility associated with that service. Thus, if an organization can associate itself with the utility and warranty on offer via cloud computing, it should consider the adoption of these services. Cloud computing is discussed in terms of service value. This promotes an understanding of factors to be considered when making decisions about the adoption of cloud computing.