Cloud computing awareness among practitioners in Yemeni universities : an exploratory study
Other Title(s)
الوعي بتقنية الحوسبة السحابية بين منتسبي الجامعات اليمنية : راسة استكشافية
Joint Authors
al-Mukhlafi, Nabil
al-Hashidi, Abd Allah
Muhsin, Abd al-Qadir Muhammad
Ibn Uthman, Muhammad Tahir
Source
Journal of Science and Technology
Issue
Vol. 23, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2018), pp.1-15, 15 p.
Publisher
University of Science and Technology Faculty of Computing and Engineering
Publication Date
2018-06-30
Country of Publication
Yemen
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Abstract EN
Cloud computing is a new IT model adopted by many higher education institutions to gain competitive advantage.
This study aims to explore the awareness of cloud computing technology among higher education institutions in Yemen.
Using academic and administrative staff as the sample, the participants were asked to show their level of awareness of this emerging technology, the extent they utilize the technology, and to give their opinions about the advantages, challenges, and barriers of using this technology.
The findings show high level awareness of cloud computing importance for higher education institutions.
Besides, the universities are ready to adopt this technology when they can overcome the most challenges which are cost, Internet speed, privacy, and lack of knowledge on how to apply this technology.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Mukhlafi, Nabil& al-Hashidi, Abd Allah& Muhsin, Abd al-Qadir Muhammad& Ibn Uthman, Muhammad Tahir. 2018. Cloud computing awareness among practitioners in Yemeni universities : an exploratory study. Journal of Science and Technology،Vol. 23, no. 1, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1314466
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Mukhlafi, Nabil…[et al.]. Cloud computing awareness among practitioners in Yemeni universities : an exploratory study. Journal of Science and Technology Vol. 23, no. 1 (2018), pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1314466
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Mukhlafi, Nabil& al-Hashidi, Abd Allah& Muhsin, Abd al-Qadir Muhammad& Ibn Uthman, Muhammad Tahir. Cloud computing awareness among practitioners in Yemeni universities : an exploratory study. Journal of Science and Technology. 2018. Vol. 23, no. 1, pp.1-15.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1314466
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 14-15
Record ID
BIM-1314466