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Understanding The Need And Importance Of The Cloud Computing Environment Within The National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, An Agency Of The United States Department Of Agriculture, Festus Onyegbula, Maurice Dawson, Jeffrey Stevens

Maurice Dawson

Aligning information systems to corporate goals has emerged as a leading concern over the last couple of decades. It is essential that we understand the need for cloud computing and how this technology can be implemented. Through this literature review we review theories of cloud computing and further elaborate on the theoretical framework for the implementation of cloud computing technology across organizations. We also detail cloud computing implementations across various governmental organizations and also across the industry. This review is expected to provide the current study with a more practical perspective on the issues and complexities of using cloud computing …