Cloud Computing Readiness Assessment of Selected Government Organizations in Ethiopia
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2021-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Cloud computing has caused a revolution in recent years, and it is now regarded as
a new IT paradigm. Several studies have been conducted related to cloud computing
technology adoption. While such studies focused more on private institutions and
for-profit organizations, little attention was given to study cloud computing adoption
in government organizations.
Cloud computing is one of the fastest growing and industry changing technologies ,
and its implementation is influenced by several factors . This study adopts Bakry's
STOPE (strategy, technology, organization, people, and the environment) model as
theoretical framework.
The purpose of this study is to assess the readiness level of government organizations
using Bakry's the STOPE model. This model was chosen to assess the strategic
agenda that among different government organizations in achieving cloud
computing adoption. Because development goals can be achieved with critically
stated strategic priorities of investment.
The researcher sought to answer the research question of whether the organizations
are ready in terms of strategy, technology, organization, people, and the
environment. Mixed method research methodology is employed by collecting both
quantitative and qualitative data. The research focus is not only on collecting,
analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data, but also on reasonably
incorporating the results of those analyses into a cohesive piece.
The survey approach was utilized to collect quantitative primary data, and interviews
with managers or team leaders were also undertaken. The data was analyzed using
SPSS version 25.
Managers, team leaders, and other lCT employees in Ethiopian government
organizations are well-versed on cloud services and their benefits. However, due to
commitment, security policies, infrastructure limitations and other several factors
they are unobservant in the idea of cloud service adoption.
Cloud technology has numerous advantages in terms of increasing an organization's
storage and computing capacity while lowering costs, and it is the main issue in
developing countries when it comes to infrastructure development, as most
Ethiopian government agencies are aware of this. However, for various reasons, all
the organizations have taken no serious steps to use cloud services. As a result of a
survey and interview, this article identifies the key barriers to using cloud services
for Ethiopian government organizations. Furthermore, despite positive findings in
cloud adoption awareness and people's readiness the paper revealed that these
government organizations are not ready in 4 of the STOPE model domains
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Cloud computing, Strategy, Organizational readiness, STOPE