CLOUD COMPUTING IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES: DRIVERS, EFFECTS AND POLICY MEASURES

摘要

Cloud computing has been a major focus of some businesses and government agencies in developing economies. Regarding the potential and impact of cloud computing in the developing world, findings and conclusions drawn from surveys, studies and experiences of companies are inconsistent. We review diffusion of cloud computing in developing economies and examine some developing country-based firms in the supply side of the cloud to present a framework for evaluating the attractiveness of this technology in the contexts of evolving needs, capabilities, and competitive positions of developing countries. We examine how various determinants related to development and structure of related industries, externality mechanisms, and institutional legitimacy affect cloud related performances and impacts to the local economy.