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Cloud Computing: The Concept, Impacts and the Role of Government Policy

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Cloud computing is changing the way computing is undertaken. It provides the ability to access IT resources on demand without the need for significant capital expenditure, thereby lowering the entry barriers for new entrants in multiple sectors. Cloud computing has thus become a platform for innovation. This report presents the concept of cloud computing, the services it provides and deployment models, and thus give a clear overview of what it is and what it is not. It provides an overview of how cloud computing changes the way computing is carried out, and evaluates the impacts of cloud computing (including its benefits and challenges as well as its economic and environmental impacts). Finally, the report discusses the policy issues raised by cloud computing and the role of governments and other stakeholders in addressing these issues.

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  • Oecd, 2014. "Cloud Computing: The Concept, Impacts and the Role of Government Policy," OECD Digital Economy Papers 240, OECD Publishing.
    • Handle: RePEc:oec:stiaab:240-en
    DOI: 10.1787/5jxzf4lcc7f5-en
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    1. Jana Singerová, 2018. "Accounting in Cloud," European Financial and Accounting Journal, Prague University of Economics and Business, vol. 2018(1), pages 61-76.
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    4. Ohnemus, Jörg & Niebel, Thomas, 2016. "On the Determinants of Cloud Computing Adoption," 27th European Regional ITS Conference, Cambridge (UK) 2016 148694, International Telecommunications Society (ITS).
    5. Israel Edem Agbehadji & Bankole Osita Awuzie & Alfred Beati Ngowi, 2021. "COVID-19 Pandemic Waves: 4IR Technology Utilisation in Multi-Sector Economy," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(18), pages 1-20, September.
    6. Elena PUICA, 2020. "Cloud Computing in Supply Chain Management and Economic, Environmental and Social Impact Analysis," Informatica Economica, Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest, Romania, vol. 24(4), pages 41-54.
    7. Yuliia Popivniak, 2019. "Cloud-Based Accounting Software: Choice Options In The Light Of Modern International Tendencies," Baltic Journal of Economic Studies, Publishing house "Baltija Publishing", vol. 5(3).
    8. Raphaela Andres & Timothy DeStefano & Thomas Niebel & Steffen Viete, 2020. "Capital incentive policies in the age of cloud computing: An empirical case study," OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers 2020/07, OECD Publishing.

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