Identification of SME readiness to implement cloud computing

Abstract

Cloud Computing allows the use of information technology based on the on-demand utility. This technology can provide benefits to small and medium enterprises with limited capital, human resources, and access to marketing network. A survey conducted on SMEs in the district of Coblong Bandung to dig up the IT needs and analyze their readiness to adopt cloud computing technologies. The survey results stated that SMEs' respondents are more suitable to implement Software as a Service with public cloud deployment method. SMEs are ready to implement this technology, but requires appropriate training and role models that can be used as an example because their technology adoption characteristics that are late majority.