Adoption of Cloud Computing in the organizations: a bibliometric analysis of this technology within a digital transformation context
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Published:2023-08-03
Issue:3
Volume:16
Page:e1
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ISSN:1983-4659
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Container-title:Revista de Administração da UFSM
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language:
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Short-container-title:ReA UFSM
Author:
Gonçalves Carlos AlbertoORCID, Messias Caio Otavio de SouzaORCID, Soares João LuizORCID, Peixoto Mariana Marinho da Costa LimaORCID
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is identify and analyze articles on the adoption of Cloud Computing services in the business field. The study intends to demonstrate the increasing relevance and impact of Cloud Computing technology on business processes.Design/methodology/approach: The study adopted a Bibliometric Review methodology to collect and analyze data. A total of 1,330 articles were collected from the Scopus (Elsevier) database, and various aspects such as authors, journals, and countries were considered. The analysis includes the use of maps to visualize the co-occurrence of terms, co-citation of references, and bibliographic coupling.Findings: The investigation reveals that the adoption of Cloud Computing services in the business environment is a rapidly growing area of research. The study provides an overview of the theme and highlights the significance of Cloud Computing technology in enhancing business processes’ efficiency.Research limitations/implications: The study’s limitations include relying solely on articles available in the Scopus (Elsevier) database and focusing on the period between 2008 and 2020. Future research can expand the analysis by including a broader range of databases and considering a more recent timeframe.Practical implications: The findings of this study have practical implications for businesses, as they highlight the benefits of adopting Cloud Computing services. The technology offers low cost and flexible use, contributing to increased efficiency in business processes.Social implications: The adoption of Cloud Computing services can have significant social impacts by enabling businesses to provide enhanced value to their clients. The technology’s efficiency and flexibility contribute to improved service delivery and customer satisfaction.Originality/value: This study contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the field of Cloud Computing adoption in the business field. The bibliometric analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the research landscape and highlights the key contributions and trends in this area.
Publisher
Universidade Federal de Santa Maria
Subject
Pharmacology (medical)
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