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• TITLE: Factors Affecting the Intention of Adopting Cloud Computing in Jordanian Hospitals

  AUTHORS: Osama Harfoushi, Abdel Hakim Akhorshaideh, Noor Aqqad, Marwa Al Janini, Ruba Obiedat

  KEYWORDS: Cloud Computing, Hospitals, Jordan, TOE Framework

  JOURNAL NAME: Communications and Network, Vol.8 No.2, May 31, 2016

  ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to examine the different factors that are expected to influence the intention of hospitals to adopt cloud computing in Jordan. This study is conducted using quatititative methodology. 223 questionnaires were distributed to the IT departments of different hospitals to evaluate their ability and willingness to adopt cloud computing. The data were tested using multiple regression in order to determine whether Technology, Organizational, and Environmental factors (TOE) played a role in hospitals’ decision to consider cloud computing as a beneficial investment. The findings of this study showed that all the factors had a significant positive impact on the intention of hospitals to adopt cloud computing, with the Technological factor having the most impact on the decision made.