The Impact of Environmental Factors and Cloud Computing Adoption |
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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-V73I5P112 | ||
How to Cite?
James Anankack Kadia, "The Impact of Environmental Factors and Cloud Computing Adoption," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 73, no. 5, pp. 82-95, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V73I5P112
Abstract
This meta-analysis aimed to establish, using evidence from recently published quantitative studies, whether factors in the external business environment significantly influence SMEs’ adoption of cloud computing. Despite several studies examining the role of environmental factors in cloud computing adoption, there remains a lack of consolidated evidence, particularly in SMEs. This study’s novelty lies in synthesizing evidence from recent (2020-2025) quantitative studies, providing an up-to-date understanding of how external factors influence cloud computing adoption in SMEs. This area has seen mixed findings in prior studies. A meta-analysis was conducted to determine whether the pooled effect of different environmental factors is significant. Findings revealed that environmental factors may significantly influence SMEs’ adoption of cloud computing. However, due to significant heterogeneity among studies included in the overall model, a subgroup analysis was conducted. The subgroups included seven specific environmental factors: social influence, customer satisfaction, competitive pressure, government policies, political issues, supplier support, and general environmental factors. Only two factors – supplier support and political issues – had statistically insignificant effects. The remaining factors – government policies, customer satisfaction, social influence, general environmental factors, and competitive pressure – significantly positively affected cloud computing adoption. These findings provide clearer insights into the role of environmental factors, offering more robust evidence compared to previous studies with mixed findings.
Keywords
Cloud computing, Environmental factors, SMEs, Technology adoption, TOE framework.
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