An investigation of factors influencing an organisation´s intention to adopt cloud computing

Cloud computing is a paradigm for providing and delivering IT services over the Internet. The cloud can provide several benefits for organisations including cost reduction and flexibility. However, migrating an existing system to the cloud is not an easy task because it is dependent on a number of factors. Therefore, this research aims to investigate the factors that may influence an organisation´s intention to adopt cloud computing in Saudi Arabia. We proposed an integrated model in an attempt to understand why some organisations are willing to move to the cloud while others are not. This model incorporates aspects of the Technology-Organisation-Environment (TOE) framework with integrating the critical factors from existing theories (Diffusion of Innovations (DOI) and institutional theory) and other influential factors.