Influence of environmental factors on decisions to adopt cloud computing by small and medium enterprises in Kampala, Uganda

Abstract

This research paper aimed to evaluate the environmental factors that influence Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda to adopt cloud computing. It employed a descriptive and explanatory research design utilized a quantitative approach—and obtained data from 416 SMEs in Kampala, Uganda. A very weak, negative monotonic correlation between environmental factors and cloud computing adoption decisions (rs = -.071, n = 307, p>.001) was found, implying that environmental factors contribute to the adoption of cloud computing in SMEs in Kampala, Uganda from an indirect perspective but primarily for the intentions of having a competitive edge in the business market.