Should my firm adopt cloud computing? Investigating the impact of strategy, processes, personnel, and technology in small and large companies
ISSN: 0258-0543
Article publication date: 29 August 2019
Issue publication date: 20 September 2019
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.
Design/methodology/approach
This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.
Findings
This research paper concentrates on factors that determine the propensity of large and small European companies to adopt cloud computing services. The results demonstrate that companies of all sizes can benefit from CC as a strategic vehicle for reducing ICT costs, for achieving product/service innovation, and to save costs on their sophisticated administrative systems. Furthermore some additional factors apply only to small companies.
Originality/value
The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.
Keywords
Citation
(2019), "Should my firm adopt cloud computing? Investigating the impact of strategy, processes, personnel, and technology in small and large companies", Strategic Direction, Vol. 35 No. 10, pp. 15-17. https://doi.org/10.1108/SD-07-2019-0131
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited