An investigation of influential factors in adopting the cloud computing in Saudi Arabia: an application of technology acceptance model

  • Authors

    • Shayem ALresheedi Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    • Songfeng Lu * Shenzhen Research Institute of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, 518063, China
    • Ismail Yaqub. Maolood Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    • Abdulaziz Abdulwaha Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    • Fatanid Mahmut Incee Huazhong University of Science and Technology
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.19693

    Received date: September 16, 2018

    Accepted date: April 17, 2026

    Published date: December 17, 2018

  • Acceptability, Adoption, Cloud Computing, Determinants.

  • Abstract

    Cloud computing is an emerging concept in the technological sphere. Its development enables many applications to avail information online and on demand. It is becoming an essential element for businesses due to its ability to dimin-ish the costs of IT infrastructure and is being adopted in Saudi Arabia. However, there exist many factors that affect its adoption. Several researchers in the field have ignored the study of the TAM model for identifying the relevant fac-tors and their impact for adopting of cloud computing.

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    ALresheedi, S., Lu, S., Yaqub. Maolood, I., Abdulwaha, A., & Mahmut Incee, F. (2018). An investigation of influential factors in adopting the cloud computing in Saudi Arabia: an application of technology acceptance model. International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 7(4), 4127-4133. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.19693