Perceptions of cloud computing as a disruptive technology in South Africa
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2012-10-02
Authors
Natsis, Fokion
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Abstract
Disruptive technologies like cloud computing can assist an organisation in maintaining a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Different terminology is used in the literature to describe disruptive technologies and cloud computing associated with uncertainty and risk. The term „disruptive technologies‟ is described and explained in comparison to sustaining technology. The purpose of this research is to explore perceptions of cloud computing as a disruptive technology in South African organisations, more specifically hosted services like Software as a Service (SaaS). For the purposes of this research, cloud computing is seen as the disruptive technology. The impact of disruptive technology is discussed in terms of the business value of information technologies, the value network of the organisation, the current security framework of the information technology architecture, business processes and standards, approaches to business strategy, involvement of executive management and influence on customers and clients of the organisation. Ten organisations within the South African environment agreed to be the subjects of the research. These were described and recommendations were made at the completion of the research.
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MBA thesis - WBS
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Cloud computing, Computerisation