Open AccessINVESTIGATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING CLOUD COMPUTING ADOPTION IN NIGERIA
Author(s) -
Oluwasefunmi ‘Tale Arogundade,
Alaba O. Adejimi,
Abdulrasheed Mustapha,
Abiodun M. Ikotun,
Adio T. Akinwale
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of natural sciences, engineering and technology/journal of natural science, engineering and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2315-7461
pISSN - 2277-0593
DOI - 10.51406/jnset.v15i2.1687
Subject(s) - cloud computing , technology acceptance model , end user computing , relevance (law) , computer science , usability , standardization , knowledge management , work (physics) , utility computing , cloud computing security , engineering , human–computer interaction , mechanical engineering , political science , law , operating system
Cloud computing is a viable alternative for meeting the technological needs of many enterprises with the benefits of instantaneous computing resource fulfillment, technology expenditures at lower costs, common technology platforms that can facilitate standardization and decreased need for internal technology support personnel. This paper examined the behavioral intention to adopt cloud computing services in large and small organization using an Enhanced Technology Acceptance Model (ETAM). The aim is to investigate the factors affecting cloud computing adoption in Nigeria. The model includes variables that other research has found related to adoption of new computing services and technologies. Regression Analysis was then deployed to test the research hypotheses. The result of regression analysis revealed that attitude and adopters ability to use cloud computing (self-efficacy) were better predictor of intention; perceived usefulness and perceived ease of use of cloud computing were better predictor of attitude; perceived ease of use and the relevant of cloud computing to adopters’ work (job relevance) were the predictor of perceived usefulness.