Proposal for the application of the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework in the adoption of cloud computing by micro and small enterprises

Authors

  • Brendo de Araújo Rodrigues Federal University of Pará
  • Caio Carvalho Moreira Federal University of Pará

Keywords:

Cloud. Migration. Technology-Organization-Environment Framework. Amazon Web Services. Micro and Small Enterprises.

Abstract

The study addresses the increasing utilization of Cloud Computing in large corporations contrasted with its limited adoption in Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). The main objective is to propose a framework that guides these enterprises through the phases of cloud migration. The methodology adopted is qualitative and applied, focusing on influencing factors based on the Technology-Organization-Environment (TOE) Framework. The validation of the framework is carried out through case studies demonstrating its applicability in MSEs. The results highlight efficient guidance, enhancing self-awareness, and technical readiness levels. It is concluded that the proposed framework offers a comprehensive approach to boost the use of Cloud Computing in MSEs, strengthening their competitiveness and growth potential.

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Author Biographies

Brendo de Araújo Rodrigues, Federal University of Pará

Brendo de Araújo Rodrigues is a graduate of the ninth semester of the Computer Engineering course at the Federal University of Pará. He currently works in a multinational company with implementation and maintenance of cloud computing technologies.

Caio Carvalho Moreira, Federal University of Pará

Caio Carvalho Moreira received the M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Belém, Pará, Brazil, in 2013. He served as a Computer System Analyst at the Brazilian Air Force from 2013 to 2017. He is currently a Ph.D. student in the Electrical Engineering Graduate Program at UFPA. He is also Assistant Professor at Faculty of Computer Engineering (FECOMP) at UFPA. His contemporary research addresses machine learning techniques applied to network and system security, specifically, ransomware detection.

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de Araújo Rodrigues, B., & Carvalho Moreira, C. (2024). Proposal for the application of the technology-organization-environment (TOE) framework in the adoption of cloud computing by micro and small enterprises. Revista Brasileira De Iniciação Científica, e024017. Retrieved from https://periodicoscientificos.itp.ifsp.edu.br/index.php/rbic/article/view/1065

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