Do Technological Factors Significantly Influence Cloud Computing Adoption among SMEs? |
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| © 2025 by IJCTT Journal | ||
| Volume-73 Issue-5 |
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| Year of Publication : 2025 | ||
| Authors : James Anankack Kadia | ||
| DOI : 10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I5P108 | ||
How to Cite?
James Anankack Kadia, "Do Technological Factors Significantly Influence Cloud Computing Adoption among SMEs?," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 5, pp. 51-63, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I5P108
Abstract
The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the impact of technological factors on the implementation of cloud computing among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) using secondary data gathered from recently published scholarly sources. The study included only quantitative studies published in 2020 and beyond, and it was based on the relationship between technological factors and cloud computing implementation. Eight studies satisfied the eligibility criteria for this meta-analysis. Two models were estimated. The first model estimated the overall pooled effect of various technological factors. This positive model was statistically significant, indicating that technological factors substantially impact cloud computing implementation in SMEs. The second model was a subgroup analysis in which the pooled effect of various technological factors - complexity, compatibility, security, performance, price, and general technological factors was determined. Findings showed that cost, compatibility, and other general technological factors substantially affect SMEs’ use of cloud computing. Such results are crucial in shedding light on the essential role technological aspects play in the adoption of cloud computing technologies in SMEs.
Keywords
Cloud computing, Technological factors, SMEs, Technology adoption, TOE framework.
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