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A Study of impact of Cloud Computing on small businesses- Draft
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Table of contents
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Abstract
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Introduction
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Review of literature
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Research Methodology
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Research question
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Conclusion
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References
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Abstract
Cloud computing is the procedure to deliver the IT services in which the resources can be
obtained with the help of the internet with the help of web-based tools as well as applications
rather than the direct connectedness to the server. In 2017, Forrester Research expected that
50 percent of worldwide organizations will trust minimum one public cloud platform till the
end of year 2018. The research questions are To what extent cloud computing services are
familiar with the organizations? What are the implications of using cloud computing on
organizations?
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Introduction
Cloud computing is the procedure to deliver the IT services in which the resources can
be obtained with the help of the internet with the help of web-based tools as well as
applications rather than the direct connectedness to the server. Instead of keeping the files on
the hard drive, cloud-based storage is the perfect way to save the remote database. (AlBar, &
Rakibul Hoque, 2019) Till the time the electronic device can use the web, it has accession to
the data as well as the software programs to execute it. (Kumar, Samalia, & Verma, 2017)
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Most of the small businesses are using cloud computing and experience in the benefits
that were never received before. In 2017, Forrester Research expected that 50 percent of
worldwide organizations will trust minimum one public cloud platform till the end of year
2018. (Freeman, 2018) Various kinds of cloud computing are infrastructure as a service,
software as a service, and platform as a service.
Review of literature
The authors intended to analyze the causes that impact cloud computing (CC) selection
by the Small Medium Enterprises. A quantitative investigation was done to inspect the
connection among perceived advantages, top administration assistance, IT assets, outside
push, and adoption of cloud computing. It was found that Information Technology assets and
outside push altogether impact adoption of cloud computing. Regardless, there isn’t sufficient
proof to help perceived advantages and top administration assistance as huge aspects of cloud
computing selection. (Hassan, Nasir, Herry, Norhaiza, and Iskandar, 2017)
The research was conducted to recognize the urgent aspects that impact the constant
utilization of CC services in associations. To accomplish this distinguished target, this
exploration research completed a thorough review of the literature on CC services’ reception
at the hierarchical dimension, especially accentuating the aspects that characterize the
delayed selection of CC services. The aspects recognized, filled in as a guide needed by
associations for totally sheltered as well as compelling CC administration and their utilization
in trades. (Al-Sharafi, Arshah, & Abu-Shanab, 2017)
Wamuyu 2017 purpose behind conducting the research was the ability to evaluate the
correlation between the Medium Small Enterprises’ (MSEs) requirements as well as the data
handling abilities of Cloud Computing Services and the way this fit impacts CC selection in
the Kenyan enterprises. The study recommends a solid connection between’s organization’s
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tasks and CC services and between enterprises’ data collection requirements and CC services
data handling capacities. Different factors recognized as affecting CCS acquisition are
reasonable and the connection among the CC Service suppliers and the enterprises.
Cloud computing is rapidly becoming popular in business. It provides businesses
online services on interest, (for example, Gmail, Salesforce, etc) and provides them to reduce
expenditure on devices and IT support. The research states that developing companies, cloud
services providers have common elucidative commitments to provide and observe the
information regarding relevant issues, for example, buyer protection, unwavering quality of
services, data mining and data ownership. The concept of interlucency is created as
epistemological righteousness overseeing morally viable communication. It is contended that
businesses utilizing cloud services (e.g., banks, law offices, medical clinics and so on putting
away customer information in the cloud) should pursue rather progressively stringent
regulations. (Bruin & Floridi, 2017)
Research Methodology
To proceed the research, both secondary and primary data will be assembled. Primary
data will be gathered from the employees or owners of small business organizations. The
responses generated will be statistically analyzed to see how frequently they have been using
cloud computing services and the likely impact on their organizations. Secondary data will be
collected from scholarly articles, journals, books, etc. (Habjan & Puchihar, 2017) This will
give an idea regarding the previous research conducted in the same or similar area. It will
also help to draw the conclusions.
Research question
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The uses of cloud computing will be asked to provide their opinion regarding the
understanding by the small businesses and their current situation of deployment of the
technology.
RQ 1: To what extent cloud computing services are familiar with the organizations? the
research question will help to identify the level to which the CC services are being used in the
organization. It is essential to know if the organizations have been actually using it and if
they are using then how frequently the services are utilized by all the members of the
organization.
RQ 2: What are the implications of using cloud computing on organizations? The
research question will help to identify the impact of using cloud computing on the
organization. This can include positive or negative implications.
Conclusion
Hence, cloud computing services have divided numerous benefits not only to the small
organizations but also for the big organization. The extent of usage depends upon the level of
awareness and the resources being used or provided by the organization. Based on the review,
it is found that most of the organizations have been quickly adopting the cloud computing
services and the other organizations across the world are also assisted to plan and take up
cloud computing services. A cloud platform has different servers, so clients have the
advantage of having boundless storage, most extreme transfer speed, oversaw load adjusting
services. Cloud computing services can play a tremendous effect on a private venture. Thus
cloud facilitating administrations ought to be picked carefully and with the best of the
knowledge.
References
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AlBar, A. M., & Rakibul Hoque, M. (2019). Factors affecting cloud ERP adoption in Saudi
Arabia: An empirical study. Information Development, 35(1), 150–164.
Al-Sharafi, M., Arshah, R., & Abu-Shanab, E. (2017). Factors Influencing the Continuous
Use of Cloud Computing Services in Organization Level. Proceedings of the
International Conference on Advances in Image Processing. Pages 189-194. ISBN:
978-1-4503-5295-6.
Bruin, B. & Floridi, L. (2017). The Ethics of Cloud Computing. Science and Engineering
Ethics. Volume 23, Issue 1, pp 21–39.
Frankenfield, J. (2019). Cloud Computing.
https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cloud-computing.asp
Freeman, S. (2018). Cloud Computing For Small Businesses: What You Need To Know.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2018/12/18/cloud-computing-for-small-businesses
-what-you-need-to-know/#2b9b521a60e5
Habjan, A. & Puchihar, K. (2017). Cloud Computing Adoption Business Model Factors:
Does Enterprise Size Matter?. Inzinerine Ekonomika-Engineering Economics, 2017,
28(3), 253–261
Hassan, H., Nasir, M., Herry, M., Norhaiza, K., and Iskandar, A. (2017) Factors influencing
cloud computing adoption in small and medium enterprises. Journal of Information
and Communication Technology, 16 (1). pp. 21-41. ISSN 2180-3862
Kumar, D., Samalia, H., & Verma, P. (2017) “Exploring suitability of cloud computing for
small and medium-sized enterprises in India”, Journal of Small Business and
Enterprise Development, Vol. 24 Issue: 4, pp.814-832
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Vasiljeva, T., Shaikhulina, S. & Kreslins, K. (2017). Cloud Computing: Business
Perspectives, Benefits and Challenges for Small and Medium Enterprises (Case of
Latvia). Procedia Engineering. Volume 178, 2017, Pages 443-451
Wamuyu, P. (2017). Use of cloud computing services in micro and small enterprises: a fit
perspective. International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management.
Vol. 5, No. 2, 2017, 59-81
Thesis Option Grading Rubric
Course: IT595
Unit: 2
Points: 100
Assignment 2: Thesis Research Plan
Outcomes addressed in this Assignment:
Unit Outcomes:
All Students:
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Evaluate industry trends or recent peer reviewed articles and their relevance to your selected topic.
Thesis Option:
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Refine your research topic by planning the identification of a population and defining sampling
method(s) for data collection.
Course Outcome:
IT595-2: Industry Research: Demonstrate the maturity to develop research topics based on cybersecurity
underlying principles learned throughout the MSCM program.
Note: In this class, you will either exercise a project option or a thesis option. You are to select the option that
you have decided to work on for the entire class and complete part of that option each week.
Thesis Option
Purpose
This Assignment is very important, as you will define what the research will impact, the population for the
research and data collect plus other things regarding the thesis process. Try not to get behind and good luck!
Assignment Instructions
At this stage of your thesis development, you should have an approved thesis topic. You have also refined
your hypothesis. If there are any changes that you want to make to your research topic, this is your last
chance. In this Assignment, it is important that you carefully address the following or answer the following
questions.
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Restate your research question.
Your research impact (who, what and why)?
Will you collect data? If so, what instrument will you use, and how have you assessed its validity and
reliability?
Who constitutes your population?
How will the sample be identified?
How will you contact your subjects?
How will they provide consent to participate in your research?
Can you identify ethical issues with your process?
Directions for Submitting Your Assignment
Compose your Assignment in a Microsoft Word document and save it as Username-IT595 AssignmentCopyright 2017
Thesis Option Grading Rubric
Course: IT595
Unit: 2
Points: 100
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archive file (Example: TAllen- IT595 Assignment-Unit2.zip). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 2:
Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 2.
Assignment 2 grading rubric = 100 points
Thesis Option: Assignment Requirements
Points
Possible
1. Clearly restated the research question, with its
concepts, variables and relationships.
0–5
2. Clearly stated research impact (who, what and
why)?
0–15
3. Defined the population for the research
including rationale.
0–10
4. Clearly provided an explanation on how the
sample was identified.
0–10
5. Clearly provided an explanation of how subjects
will be contacted and the consent process OR if
no human subjects will be used, describe how you
will collect data.
0–15
6. Described the data collection instrument and
justified its reliability and validity.
0–25
7. Explained ethical issues with the data collection
process.
0–20
Total (Sum of all points)
0–100
Points Earned
Points deducted for spelling, grammar, and/or
APA errors.
Adjusted Total Points
Please refer to the writing rubric in Course Resources to understand how
spelling, grammar, and APA deductions are assessed.
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