E-business and cloud computing awareness for Malaysian SMEs: A recommendation from academic and industry perspectives

Abstract

This paper presents literature review that covered key areas in this research such as e-Business development, Cloud Computing concept and opportunities for Malaysian SMEs. This research aims to investigate the best practices of Cloud Computing within the e-Business context for the Malaysian SMEs. This paper also discussed the qualitative and quantitative approaches that were used to gather data on how the Cloud Computing can strategically provide technology and business opportunities to the SMEs in Malaysia. Deliverable from this research will be a set of recommendations to guide the Malaysian SMEs to adopt both e-Business and Cloud Computing technologies. This paper presented a recommendation for creating awareness of Cloud Computing approach among the SMEs for their e-Business needs. © 2013 IEEE.