scholarly journals Strategic Cloud Computing Framework: South African Context

10.29007/p7br ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrian Twala ◽  
Ray Kekwaletswe
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
South African ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Efficient System ◽  
Computing Framework ◽  
Information Technology Professions

Cloud computing is internet-based computing in which users can share information technology resources in a secure and efficient system [1]. South African organisations by adopting and using technology such as cloud computing can leverage on its ability to offer a flexible resource that is scalable to the needs of an organization, which are accessible from anywhere at any time. The main goal of this study was to conceptualise a strategic cloud computing framework in the context of South African information technology professions. This study used stakeholder theory, contingency theory, and technology-organization-environment theory as research lenses. The study used interpretivism research philosophy. The primary data was collected using semi-structured interviews from 21 individual IT professionals. The key findings are that IT professionals recognized the importance and benefits of cloud computing. In addition, stakeholders have an influence on cloud computing use and adoption. The IT strategy needs to be aligned with the business strategy for cloud computing to be smoothly adopted and use in an organisation. The study concluded that there is a need for a strategic cloud computing framework that would help to strategically adopt and use cloud computing in a uniformed and coordinated manner in South African organisations.

scholarly journals Impacts and Satisfaction of Using Smartphones for Learning in a University Context

10.29007/xdb1 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
B-Abee Toperesu ◽  
Jean-Paul Van Belle ◽  
Marita Turpin
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
South African ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Level Method ◽  
It Departments

This research investigates how the business strategy factors for South African organizations either support or impede moving business capabilities to a Cloud Computing (CC) environment. In particular, the research considers larger organizations within the investment services industry. By performing a qualitative study the research investigates the various business and Information Technology (IT) strategies. The various CC options are then explored to draw a correlation between the business strategy factors and CC. It concludes that cloud computing offers no competitive differentiation for South African investment services organisations. For these organisations, their existing business models remains profitable. Business strategy, therefore, has no compelling reason to consider cloud computing. South African investment services organizations align with their business strategies through the service-level method, which cause the IT departments to focus on stability and reliability.

scholarly journals Improving professional IT doctorate completion rates

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oliver Kisalay Burmeister
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Student Engagement ◽  
Communities Of Practice ◽  
Institutional Support ◽  
Career Management ◽  
Completion Rates ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Successful Completion ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Professional Doctorates

Professional doctorates in Information Technology (IT) have been a relatively recent phenomenon, giving IT professionals career management choices not previously available to them. However, successful completion rates are the lowest of all disciplines. Completed doctorates rate in quality equivalent to PhDs, and retention has been identified as a major obstacle to completion. This qualitative study, involving 44 semi-structured interviews with students, supervisors and institutional support personnel, investigated the obstacles. Amongst the strategies discovered to improve completion rates were retention, student engagement with supervisors, feedback on progress, student engagement in the course, and student involvement in institutional communities of practice.

scholarly journals Business Strategy of Top Indian IT Company: MindTree

2018 ◽  
pp. 22-36
Author(s):  
Madhushree ◽  
Revathi R ◽  
Anil Kumar ◽  
Aithal P. S
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Mobile Applications ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Global Workforce ◽  
Speed Up ◽  
Green Strategy ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Information Technology Companies

MindTree is one of the fastest growing Information Technology companies in India.Founded in 1999, as an Indian IT company, MindTree has its presence across the world witha global workforce of approximately 16,000 employees. With a motivational slogan of“Welcome to Possible”, MindTree serves various industries like Banking, Capital Markets,Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Retail, Media etc. MindTree Limited is an Indianmultinational information technology firm having its head office in Bengaluru, India.Founded in 1999 the company employs roughly 16,500 IT professionals with annual revenueof $780million. The MindTree has a goal to reach customers by giving proper services inright time. The company deals in e-commerce applications, mobile applications, cloudcomputing applications, digital transformation, data analytics, EAI, and ERP solutions, withmore than 344 clients and 43 offices in over 17 countries, as on 31st March, 2017. It has itsmain operation in India and has major markets in United States and Europe. The companywas started by ten IT professionals on 18 August 1999, who have previously worked forCambridge Technology Partners, Lucent Technologies, and Wipro. In this paper, we haveanalysed the business strategy of MindTree by studying its operational level and businesslevel strategies including operational strategy, services strategy, technology adoptionstrategy, HR strategies, financial strategies, marketing strategy, and new productdevelopment strategies. The paper also includes the company’s innovation on sustainabilitythrough green strategy and corporate social responsibility strategy. Finally, based on SWOCanalysis, some suggestions are given to speed up the sustainable growth.

scholarly journals Understanding Business Strategy Factors that Support or Impede Moving Business Capabilities to a Cloud Environment in the Investment Services Industry

10.29007/9gjv ◽  
2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faghmie Davids ◽  
Jean-Paul Van Belle
Keyword(s):  
Cloud Computing ◽  
South African ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Service Level ◽  
Business Strategies ◽  
Cloud Environment ◽  
Level Method ◽  
Services Industry ◽  
It Departments

This research investigates how the business strategy factors for South African organizations either support or impede moving business capabilities to a Cloud Computing (CC) environment. In particular, the research considers larger organizations within the investment services industry. By performing a qualitative study the research investigates the various business and Information Technology (IT) strategies. The various CC options are then explored to draw a correlation between the business strategy factors and CC. It concludes that cloud computing offers no competitive differentiation for South African investment services organisations. For these organisations, their existing business models remains profitable. Business strategy, therefore, has no compelling reason to consider cloud computing. South African investment services organizations align with their business strategies through the service-level method, which cause the IT departments to focus on stability and reliability.

scholarly journals Overcoming challenges associated with managing change towards Digital Banking - a case of a South African bank

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 70-92
Author(s):  
S MAHARAJ ◽  
◽  
RID POOE ◽  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Business Environment ◽  
Theory Of Change ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Environment Change ◽  
Managing Change

In today’s highly competitive business environment, change has become the order of the day for businesses that want to survive and stay competitive through the winds and turbulences of change. Change comes as a consequence of companies repositioning themselves in anticipation of rapid advancements in technology, quest for new opportunities in different geographical markets, and the need for new strategic intent. The aim of this study was to explore challenges faced by a South African bank following the integration of the three (3) business units towards digital banking. In exploring this question, the study adopted a quality research approach which involved purposive sampling where semi-structured interviews were held with 20 bank employees who were affected by the integration process. Following the primary data collection and data analysis, the following five (5) themes emerged, which represented the main challenges which employees associated with managing change toward digital banking by the focal bank: 1) lack of guiding principles for the change process, (2) clash of sub-cultures of the various units, (3) employee involvement and engagement, (4) absence of post-integration plan, and (5) lack of communication. By drawing from the Kurt Lewin’ theory of change and the diffusion of innovation theory, the study extended our understanding of these theories in the context of integration literature. The themes were analysed In light of the emerged themes, recommendations were made and directions for future research were suggested.

scholarly journals Examining Fresh Graduates’ Perception of Employability in the Information Technology Industry in Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ngoan-Thi Dinh ◽  
Pham Hung Hiep
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Search ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Information Technology Industry ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Technology Industry ◽  
Generic Qualitative ◽  
Research Interview ◽  
Skill Management

The purpose of this paper is to explore the perception of Information Technology (IT) fresh graduates on employability in Vietnam. The research is based on primary data from responses in in-depth interviews from 10 fresh graduates working in the IT industry for at least 3 months. A generic qualitative approach and the employability framework of Hillage & Pollard guide this research. Interview protocol is also provided for semi-structured interviews. The findings show a strong awareness of employability among fresh graduates in terms of the assets they own like knowledge, skill, attitudes; deployment; presentation; and context of the labor market. However, the findings also point out a huge area of knowledge and soft skills which need improvement to enhance graduates’ employability. They are advanced IT knowledge, cross-sector knowledge, and a lot of soft skills such as presentation skill, communication skill, management skill, problem solving skill, logical and critical thinking skill, self-study skill, information search-skill, asking question skill, foreign language skill, and adaptation skill. The study provides valuable implications to employers, educators and new young employees in fresh graduates’ employability enhancement by pointing out weak areas for improvement.

PENGARUH TEKNOLOGI INFORMASI DAN STRATEGI BISNIS TERHADAP KINERJA MANAJERIAL

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evelyn Haryanti ◽  
Herawati Herawati
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Sampling Methods ◽  
Manufacturing Firms ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Management Performance ◽  
Purposive Sampling

The purposes of this research are to know the effect of information technology and business strategy to management performance. The populations of this research are manufacturing firms in SumateraBarat. The sample choices using purposive sampling methods and resulting 61 samples from all of manager in manufacturing firms. This research hypothesizes uses the primary data. The data were tested by regression analyses. This research hypothesizes that: (1) the information technology has influenced to management performance and (2) the business strategy has influenced to management performance. By using regression analyses for test hypothesizes, the result indicated that information technology and business strategy significantly affects the degree of management performance at level significant 5%.

Information Technology Resources Virtualization for Sustainable Development

2011 ◽  
pp. 110-125
Author(s):  
Malgorzata Pankowska
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Cloud Computing ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
Sustainable Use ◽  
Environmental Responsibility ◽  
Business Organizations ◽  
Renewable Natural Resources ◽  
Technology Resources

Nowadays business organizations seem to be involved in the processes of sustainable development. Therefore, not only economic indicators of performance are considered but also – the environmental responsibility is equally important. The environmental responsibility covers social responsibility and natural environment responsibility. The last one demands taking into account promotion of sustainable use of renewable natural resources, reducing the emissions and wastages, and decrease of energy consumption. The first part of the chapter includes presentation of benefits resulting from IT (Information Technology) resources virtualization, Grid computing and cloud computing development. The second part contains a model of IT governance for sustainability. The main important factors included in the model concern IT strategy, business strategy, IT management, business agreements.

Competence of Information Technology Professionals in Internet-Based Ventures

2009 ◽  
pp. 1905-1919
Author(s):  
Tobias Kollmann ◽  
Matthias Häsel
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Business Strategy ◽  
It Governance ◽  
Information Technology Professionals ◽  
Competence Model ◽  
It Professionals ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Value Propositions ◽  
Different Dimensions

This chapter articulates the knowledge and skills required by IT professionals in young Internet-based firms. Building on the general IT governance principle of aligning business and IT, it introduces an adequate competence model, outlines its dimensions, and suggests a framework for modeling the effects of factors internal and external to the firm on the value propositions of the different dimensions. The authors hope that a comprehensive understanding of the role of ITrelated competence will assist founders not only in finding suitable partners, but also in aligning e-business strategy and information technology in Internet-based ventures.

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