Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management (ETDs)

Permanent URI for this communityhttps://hdl.handle.net/10539/37778

Browse

Filters

2023 - 20243

Settings

Has files: YesSubject: search.filters.subject.Cloud computing

Search Results

Now showing 1 - 3 of 3
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Loadshedding challenges and adoption of ICT solutions by SMEs in South Africa
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024) Masilela, Senzi Michael; Msimango-Galawe, Jabulile
    Small and medium-sized enterprises are regarded as important contributors to improving the employment rate in South Africa. Unfortunately, loadshedding is severely affecting enterprises across different industry verticals. ICT is one of the enablers of collaboration, improved business processes, production and so forth. Companies rely on electricity as it underpins and enables the continuous running of business operations. Primary data was collected through one-on-one semi-structured interviews that were conducted with participants in the ICT space in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Majority of the participants who took part in the study work for organisations in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria. The collected data was analysed through thematic analysis where similarities were drawn, and suggestions put forward. It was discovered that some organisations run their IT services from physical hardware hosted on-premises while some are evolving and have since adopted newer ways of running IT services. Organisations running IT from on premises had to put down standby power generators and UPS systems to make sure that they are not negatively affected by loadshedding. Most smaller companies unfortunately were not able to afford backup power solutions because of them being so exorbitant from a cost perspective. Due to loadshedding challenges, some moved their infrastructure to third-party data centres and ran them remotely from there. Some have fully migrated to cloud computing
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Assessment of the Implementation of a Cloud-Based Software Solution for Drug Registration at a Pharmaceutical Company
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2024) Moodley, Kogilam Angeline; Schaling,Eric
    This comprehensive research delved into the impact of implementing a cloud- based Regulatory Information Management software solution on the efficiency of drug registration processes within a pharmaceutical company. The study was guided by the hypothesis that the adoption of such a cloud-based solution significantly enhances efficiency by reducing time costs, boosting productivity, and fostering collaboration among cross-functional departments. Employing a mixed-methods parallel design approach, the research gathered quantitative data by means a survey administered to employees of a pharmaceutical company who are involved in drug registration processes utilizing the implemented software solution, and qualitative data through interviews with key stakeholders in managerial positions directly engaged in drug registration processes at the company. There were 52 respondents to the survey and 10 interviews were conducted providing an adequate representation of the population involved in drug registration processes at the company. Data analysis, comprising descriptive statistics, thematic analysis, and cross- case comparisons, uncovered patterns, challenges, and benefits. The analysis reveals that the implementation of cloud-based software for drug registration processes would lead to operational efficiencies and positively influences the various functions involved in producing a drug registration dossier and enhances the drug registration processes despite the variations in satisfaction levels and challenges in user adaptation. The findings contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of cloud-based software solutions in improving drug registration efficiency, offering evidence- based recommendations for pharmaceutical companies aiming to optimize their processes through cloud-based technologies. Key recommendations include the need for continuous training and support programs and customization to meet evolving business requirements
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    The readiness of Johannesburg Forensic Pathology Services for cloud computing adoption
    (University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, 2023) Mofokeng, Ayanda Mohaba; Magida, Ayanda
    The research explored if Johannesburg Forensic Pathology Services is ready for the adoption of cloud computing. The readiness test uncovered some of the aspects that the adoption of cloud computing requires prior to its adoption. The use of Johannesburg Forensic Pathology Services as a case study demonstrated that the technology is flexible enough for use in any industry and/or environment. The readiness of the adoption was tested using known theories such as TAM, TOE and UTAUT to expose the possible adoption methodologies that can be implemented. The cloud computing readiness investigation has been documented to demonstrate the benefits that can be attained. The mentioned theories have shown the level of readiness of the case study based on the findings that this research has attained with the use of population sampling and other sources from past literature that had similar or corresponding intentions. The reasoning for the readiness is based on common findings from past investigations and inductions made in this research. This was based on the general understanding of the research that the adoption must be fitting for a government institution that belongs to the public administration in a developing country. Cloud computing has been used in the public space by several different governments with varying economies and leadership traditions. Some international governments have been used as examples after adopting cloud computing, either partially or fully, in their government. This served in demonstrating the possibility of a public entity in using the technology to harness the capabilities of cloud computing. The case study is a government institution that requires a high level of security and control measures for the sensitive and confidential information kept in the facility. The research has demonstrated how the institution can gain greater control of the challenges. The readiness of the case study has been presented herein after intensive data collection and analysis of the findings.