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Reaching for the “cloud”: How SMEs can manage

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Cloud computing is an emerging new computing paradigm for delivering computing services. The approach relies on a number of existing technologies e.g., the Internet, virtualization and grid computing. However, the provision of this service in a pay-as-you-go way through the popular medium of the Internet renders this computing service approach unique compared with currently available computing service modalities. This article highlights some aspects of this uniqueness and also explores some of the concerns that might be preventing some companies from adopting it. Notwithstanding these concerns, it is argued in this article that cloud computing is likely to prove commercially viable for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) due to its flexibility and pay-as-you-go cost structure, particularly in the current climate of economic difficulties. A case study of a cloud experience by a British SME is also presented in this study in order to further highlight the perceived values of cloud computing in terms of cost and efficiency for real small enterprises.

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  • Sultan, Nabil Ahmed, 2011. "Reaching for the “cloud”: How SMEs can manage," International Journal of Information Management, Elsevier, vol. 31(3), pages 272-278.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ininma:v:31:y:2011:i:3:p:272-278
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2010.08.001
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    1. Spilimbergo, Antonio & Giuliano, Paola, 2009. "Growing Up in a Recession: Beliefs and the Macroeconomy," CEPR Discussion Papers 7399, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
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