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A Decision Table for the Cloud Computing Decision in Small Business

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  • Sathiadev Mahesh

    (University of New Orleans, USA)

  • Brett J. L. Landry

    (University of Dallas, USA)

  • T. Sridhar

    (LeitNet, USA)

  • Kenneth R. Walsh

    (University of New Orleans, USA)

Abstract

An issue facing the manager of a small business is the use of cloud computing to meet the information technology (IT) needs of the firm. These businesses typically have limited in-house IT capabilities and often outsource much of their IT. This paper discusses this rapidly evolving technology and provides a framework for businesses to decide on harnessing the power of cloud computing. It recommends the appropriate decision based on the way in which IT is currently used in the enterprise and future needs to meet competitive challenges. The potential cost savings, technology insurance from cloud computing, and security risks are discussed and factored into the decision.

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  • Sathiadev Mahesh & Brett J. L. Landry & T. Sridhar & Kenneth R. Walsh, 2011. "A Decision Table for the Cloud Computing Decision in Small Business," Information Resources Management Journal (IRMJ), IGI Global, vol. 24(3), pages 9-25, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:igg:rmj000:v:24:y:2011:i:3:p:9-25
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    1. Gupta, Prashant & Seetharaman, A. & Raj, John Rudolph, 2013. "The usage and adoption of cloud computing by small and medium businesses," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 33(5), pages 861-874.
    2. Yang Yu & Ray Qing Cao & Dara Schniederjans, 2017. "Cloud computing and its impact on service level: a multi-agent simulation model," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 55(15), pages 4341-4353, August.

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