Business Factors Challenging SMEs for Adopting Cloud-Based Solutions

H. Kiran Kumar (), B. R. Naveen () and J. Savitha ()
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H. Kiran Kumar: Bangalore University
B. R. Naveen: Bangalore University
J. Savitha: Presidency University

International Journal of Global Business and Competitiveness, 2022, vol. 17, issue 2, No 7, 203-214

Abstract: Abstract The SMEs are essential players in the development of innovativeness, effectiveness, entrepreneurship and the institution of a valuable revolutionary system for developing nations. Cloud computing is a growing trend in India; however, the Indian SMEs are not well aware of the benefits of this technology. The vast SME population in the industrial state of Karnataka also needs to get acquainted with cloud computing for amending their growth and effectiveness besides staying ahead in the competition on the global as well as the national front. This includes the elements of management of technology and innovation such as adaptation as upgradation. This study aims to find the impact of business factors, economic performance and environmental performance that challenges the SMEs for cloud computing adoption. This is a survey-based study with 410 SME respondents from Karnataka. The multiple linear regression analysis is employed to achieve the objectives of the study. Findings indicate that adopting the technology of cloud computing benefits the SMEs of Karnataka to overcome the business challenges they face germane to their businesses. It was found that the technological, organizational, environmental performance and the economic performance factors were positively related to each other, emphasizing the importance of these factors.

Keywords: SME; Cloud computing; Adaptation; Business factors (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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