Preliminary insight into cloud computing adoption in a developing country

Abstract

Purpose –The purpose of this paper is to investigate the determinants of cloud computing adoption(CCA) in a developing country context through the lens of the technology, organisation andenvironment (TOE) framework.Design/methodology/approach –The study was carried out using the quantitative researchmethodology based on a survey of 305 organisations from different industries in Ghana. Based on theTOE framework, a conceptual model consisting of ten hypotheses were proposed and tested through aconfirmatory factor analysis and logistic regression analysis.Findings –The findings indicate that relative advantage, security concern, top management support,technology readiness, competitive pressure and trading partners’pressure were the TOE factors foundto be significant in CCA in a developing country context. Conversely, firm size, scope, compatibilityand regulatory support were found to be insignificant.Originality/value –This study provides insights into CCA across different industries in a developingcountry environment. The study is arguably the first kind of empirical research into CCA in adeveloping country context, specifically in Ghana. The findings from this study provide a foundationfor other studies as well as constructive insights for the development of cloud computing, due to itsinfancy in the developing world