TY  - JOUR
T1  - The Impact of Cloud Computing Usage on Educational Institutions: A Case Study of
University of Venda
AU - Kadyamatimba, Armstrong AU - Madzvamuse, Solomon AU - N. Patala, Najiyabanu 
JO  - Asian Journal of Information Technology
VL  - 18
IS  - 1
SP  - 1
EP  - 12
PY  - 2019
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1682-3915
DO  - ajit.2019.1.12
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=ajit.2019.1.12
KW  - utilisation
KW  -technological developments
KW  -e-Governance
KW  -academic
KW  -social learning
KW  -on-demand network infrastructure management
KW  -Cloud computing
AB  - The research study investigated the impact of cloud computing on high education institutions using
the University of Venda as a case study. Perceptions, challenges and benefits of cloud computing by university
community were investigated. Mixed method was used for analysing data collected from sampled students,
lecturers and administrative staff. The random sampling technique was applied. The factors that determine the
user’s perceptions of cloud computing regarding its usability and functionality were explained in the study. The
research established that cloud computing plays a significant role at the University of Venda and there is
availability of internet at University of Venda. Software-as-a-service is the most widely used cloud computing
service. Security, privacy of information and high bandwidth costs are the major challenges threatening the
adoption of cloud computing technology at the university. The research recommended that the users of cloud
computing services should be provided with training for efficient utilisation and cloud computing issues should
be included in IT Policy. The academic curriculum should in cooperate cloud computing issues in order to make
both students and lecturers be aware of related technological developments.
ER  -