Challenges Of Cloud Computing Solutions In Organisations In Nigeria

Abstract

Cloud computing has been defined in this paper as an information technology service model where computing servers (both hardware and software) are delivered on-demand to customers over a network in a self-service-fashion, independent of device and location, the resource required to provide the requisite quality of service levels are shared, dynamically scalable, rapidly provisional, virtualized and released with minimal service provider interaction. Cloud computing characteristics, service models, deployment models, benefits were also discussed. A systematic literature review on the challenges of cloud computing was carried out and the study identified security and privacy issues, lack of broadband internet connectivity, high cost of broadband internet, high bandwidth costs, frequent power outages, interoperability and compatibility challenges, standardisation challenges, among others as some of the challenges facing cloud computing in organisations. Possible ways of tackling the identified challenges were also examined. The study concluded that if these challenges are addressed holistically, organisations will exploit and enjoy the benefits of cloud computing. The study recommended that organisations should choose cloud service providers who offer sufficient guarantee.