Gianfranco, E. and Johnson, C.W. (2015) Factors influencing risk acceptance of cloud computing services in the UK Government. International Journal on Cloud Computing Services and Architecture, 5(2/3),
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Abstract
Cloud Computing services are increasingly being made available by the UK Government through the Government digital marketplace to reduce costs and improve IT efficiency; however, little is known about factors influencing the decision-making process to adopt cloud services within the UK Government. This research aims to develop a theoretical framework to understand risk perception and risk acceptance of cloud computing services. Study subjects (N=24) were recruited from three UK Government organizations to attend a semi- structured interview. Transcribed texts were analyzed using the approach termed interpretive phenomenological analysis. Results showed that the most important factors influencing risk acceptance of cloud services are: perceived benefits and opportunities, organization risk culture and perceived risks. We focused on perceived risks and perceived security concerns. Based on these results, we suggest a number of implications for risk managers, policy makers and cloud service providers.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Johnson, Professor Chris |
Authors: | Gianfranco, E., and Johnson, C.W. |
College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Computing Science |
Journal Name: | International Journal on Cloud Computing Services and Architecture |
Publisher: | Institute of Advanced Engineering and Science (I A E S) |
ISSN: | 2089-3337 |
ISSN (Online): | 2089-3337 |
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