Enhancing the Adoption and Use of Cloud-Based Services by Universities in Developing Countries

In the modern world, the adoption and use of cloud Computing are ubiquitous. Cloud Computing services arecontinuously playing a vital role in present Information Technology development paradigms. It is beyond reproach that aspectsof cloud computing exist in almost all forms of manufacturing and service industries. Whereas the three Cloud Computingservice models are vital, the most widely used service model is Software as a Service. In this service model, applications areoutsourced under tenancy agreements by third parties known as Cloud Service Providers. Microsoft, Google, and IBM are themajor players in the provision of Cloud Computing Services. Organizations migrating to the cloud operational model utilizeCloud Computing Services to gain a competitive edge, minimize operational costs, and utilize economies of scale.Unfortunately, the use of cloud computing service models in the educational sector in developing countries has not reached theexpected capacity. Cloud Computing is still under-utilized by learning institutions in developing countries due to lack ofinfrastructure, lack of skillset, and lack of the equipment necessary for service operations. Most academicians in developingcountries are unaware that the benefits of cloud services utilization education outweigh factors preventing its adoption. Thisresearch provides insight into the benefits of cloud computing services adoption in the educational sector and angles it as theperfect bridge in helping the achievement of academic goals. The paper seeks to convince academicians in developing countriesthat cloud computing services adoption can enhance the provision of cheap but quality education. If after reading through thispaper, a scholar is compelled to incorporate cloud-based service design in their student’s learning paradigms, then, this paperwould have achieved its objectives.