The ability of cloud computing in processing, transmitting, and storing data makes it increasingly significant in the delivery of public and private services.Lutz's cognitive learning process cloud computing as a disruptive technology with major implications for markets, economies and societies is becoming increasingly important for countries at all levels of development.Lutz's cognitive learning process however, the level of cloud adoption for organizations in developing countries looks very different from those in developed countries.

According to kshetri’s report (2010), “ the market for the cloud in developing countries is small but expanding rapidly”.Lutz's cognitive learning process developing countries are attractive markets for cloud services and this technology has applications in a wide range of areas, including E-education, E-health, E-commerce, E-business, and supply chain.Lutz's cognitive learning process in reality, there are very few companies in developing countries which are actually using cloud computing. It would seem that cloud computing in developing countries is in its early stages.Lutz's cognitive learning process

Many scholars believe that cloud computing has the potential to offer users in developing countries access to unique resources of computing power and storage.Lutz's cognitive learning process it is clear that the adoption of cloud computing is of great significance for businesses and organizations. Cost savings in hardware, software and personnel, as one of the main advantages of cloud computing, are most frequently cited in the literature.Lutz's cognitive learning process cloud service customers can pay for the use of data storage capacity and application software rather than buying the hardware and software. Furthermore, software on the cloud can be easily installed, maintained, and updated.Lutz's cognitive learning process although companies that use of cloud facilities extensively need competent personnel to manage IT functions, obtain cloud services, and manage their relationship with cloud providers; cloud computing generally leads to lower IT staff costs.Lutz's cognitive learning process

Flexible access to processing and storage capacity is another benefit of cloud computing. In addition, a global study on 400 government executives in 10 developed and developing countries indicated that cost savings (see image), the nature of government activity, administrative advantages (e.G.Lutz's cognitive learning process easier software access, rapid deployment and reduced system administration) are the most significant advantages of cloud adoption.

Recent studies in developing countries indicate that cloud adoption in these countries is low and majority of developing countries encounter significant obstacles to participate effectively in the cloud economy.Lutz's cognitive learning process barriers affecting cloud adoption in developing countries differ significantly depending on a country’s level of development and business and communications environments.Lutz's cognitive learning process these barriers can be divided into two main categories: internal and external barriers. Attitudes towards cloud computing, concerns and anxieties among managers about data privacy and security in the cloud, the location of data and reliability of services, concerns related to the non-availability of suitable terminal devices, concerns related to the migration of data and upgradability, lack of knowledge and skills to manage cloud resources, and finally lack of awareness of what cloud computing actually involves and its implications are main internal barriers.Lutz's cognitive learning process external barriers to adoption include inadequate infrastructure (lack of reliable power and broadband connectivity), lack of adequate legal and regulatory frameworks for electronic commerce and cybersecurity, and lack of skills to make effective use of icts.Lutz's cognitive learning process

Like other new innovations, successful implementation of cloud computing in developing countries needs organizational change which takes time and requires new investment.Lutz's cognitive learning process policy makers in developing countries should research and analyse the level of cloud readiness and potential implications of cloud adoption.Lutz's cognitive learning process in addition, policies should recognize the diversity of business models and services within the cloud, the diversity of customers of cloud services and the complexity of the cloud economy ecosystem.Lutz's cognitive learning process then, an effective cloud strategy (which address the areas such as infrastructure, legal and regulatory issues, the supply side of the cloud economy ecosystem, human resources, government cloud use and financial implications) should be designed for a successful implementation of cloud computing.Lutz's cognitive learning process

Mojgan afshari is a senior lecturer in the department of educational management, planning and policy at the university of malaya. She earned a bachelor of science in industrial applied chemistry from tehran, iran.Lutz's cognitive learning process then, she completed her master’s degree in educational administration. After living in malaysia for a few years, she pursued her phd in educational administration with a focus on ICT use in education from the university putra malaysia.She currently teaches courses in managing change and creativity and statistics in education at the graduate level.Lutz's cognitive learning process her research areas include teaching and learning with ICT, school technology leadership, educational leadership, and creativity. She is a member of several professional associations and editor of the journal of education.Lutz's cognitive learning process she has written or co-authored articles in the following journals: journal of technology, pedagogy and education, the turkish online journal of educational technology, international journal of education and information technologies, international journal of instruction, international journal of learning, european journal of social sciences, asia pacific journal of cancer prevention, life science journal, australian journal of basic and applied sciences, scientific research and essays.Lutz's cognitive learning process