Adoption of Cloud Computing Technology for Effective University Administration in Nigeria

Abstract

Cloud computing is a technology that represents a shift from the traditional ownership of infrastructure and other resources to a more scalable pattern in which computer resources are rented online to organizations on either as a pay-as-you-use basis or by subscription. The researcher is motivated to undertake this study due to cloud computing growing awareness which has led to the increasing adoption of the technology by organizations in Nigeria including educational sector. However, the challenges that comes with the technology slow down the rate of its adoption by many universities in Nigeria and making them unconvinced to entrust into the cloud technology. This work investigates the use of cloud computing technology for effective administration in Nigerian universities. From analysis, the research reveals the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in the adoption of cloud technology and points out the concerns and challenges impeding its adoption. It further discusses the enormous benefits the universities stand to gain for adopting the cloud technology and proffers threat mitigation techniques to prevent the occurrence of the impediment towards the cloud adoption. The finding also recommends some cloud platforms as a means of IT delivery services for effective university administration.