This paper gives a general overview of how cloud computing is implemented in the private sector of Afghanistan. The private sector is kept under the discussion to see which cloud technologies are used and how they are implemented, the types of cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) are used the most by them and the date sored on the cloud.
We will also discuss the challenges and risks they face, the benefits and favors they receive from the cloud, the problems that the cloud technologies solve for them, the future of the cloud is discussed and the organization's future plans are looked at.
Finally, the cloud practices in the private sector of Afghanistan are summarized and a conclusion is provided.
Table of Contents
I. INTRODUCTION
II. CLOUD COMPUTING
III. LITERATURE REVIEW
IV. RESEARCH METHOD
V. SAMPLING TECHNIQUES
VI. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
A. Reasons behind the Cloud usage in the private sector of Afghanistan.
B. The cloud technology used in the private organizations
C. The Cloud Services used in the private organizations(SaaS, IaaS, PaaS)
D. The benefits of the cloud services to the organizations
VII. THE CHALLENGES AND RISKS
E. Data Privacy
F. Cost
G. Downtime
H. Service Providers Reliability
I. Electriciy Problems
VIII. CONCLUSION
Research Objectives and Themes
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of cloud computing implementation within the private sector of Afghanistan. The research investigates which cloud technologies and service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) are most prevalent, how organizations automate their tasks, and the specific benefits, challenges, and risks associated with cloud adoption in this unique economic environment.
- Analysis of cloud adoption drivers in Afghan private organizations.
- Evaluation of preferred cloud technologies and service providers.
- Examination of operational benefits like remote access and scalability.
- Investigation of barriers to adoption, including data privacy, infrastructure limitations, and electricity instability.
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VII.THE CHALLENGES AND RISKS
Along with all the benefits and usages, the organizations have some challenges and risks with implementing the cloud technologies and services.
E. Data Privacy
The biggest challenge of the cloud services in the private sector of Afghanistan is the data privacy where they cannot put their sensitive information remotely and the cloud providers cannot be trusted easily therefore it is a big risk for the private organizations to put their sensitive and private data on the cloud.
F. Cost
The cloud computing services can be affordable but tuning the platforms according to the organizations' needs is expensive and it's hard to afford the costs of the tuning.
G. Downtime
Every cloud technology comes with significant downtime and not a single provider can ensure that the downtime will not happen in the cloud services therefore it would be hard for the companies with low internet bandwidth to adopt the cloud computing.
Summary of Chapters
I. INTRODUCTION: Introduces the growing role of cloud computing in global industries and outlines the purpose of studying its adoption within the Afghan private sector.
II. CLOUD COMPUTING: Provides a formal definition of cloud computing based on NIST standards and references its historical origins.
III. LITERATURE REVIEW: Discusses how global corporations use cloud services to improve agility and outlines the shift in financial institutions toward cloud adoption.
IV. RESEARCH METHOD: Describes the qualitative approach taken, including interviews and focus groups with IT professionals from various Afghan organizations.
V. SAMPLING TECHNIQUES: Details the selection of participants from companies like Netlinks, HSOFT, and others to gather primary research data.
VI. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS: Presents the findings regarding why Afghan companies use the cloud, their preferred providers, and the specific benefits observed.
VII. THE CHALLENGES AND RISKS: Identifies major obstacles to implementation, specifically highlighting data privacy concerns, costs, and local infrastructure issues like power supply.
VIII. CONCLUSION: Summarizes the research, noting that while cloud usage is growing, it remains a nascent field in Afghanistan facing unique local infrastructure challenges.
Keywords
cloud computing, private sector, Afghanistan, cloud services, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, data privacy, infrastructure, automation, scalability, cloud adoption, IT strategy, disaster recovery, cloud providers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary focus of this research paper?
The paper examines how cloud computing is currently implemented and utilized within the private sector of Afghanistan, including the types of services used and the operational impact on local businesses.
What are the central thematic areas covered in the study?
Key themes include the adoption of cloud technologies, the specific benefits experienced by organizations, the challenges regarding data privacy and infrastructure, and the strategic outlook for cloud usage in Afghanistan.
What is the main research question of this study?
The study seeks to understand how Afghan private organizations adopt cloud technologies, what specific tasks they automate, and what obstacles they face in the process.
Which scientific methodology was employed?
The researcher used a qualitative method involving direct interviews and focused group discussions with IT experts and system administrators from several private companies in Afghanistan.
What is the focus of the main section of this paper?
The main section covers the analysis of cloud usage data, the specific cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) preferred by local firms, and a detailed breakdown of the challenges and risks identified during the interviews.
Which keywords best describe this research?
The work is characterized by terms such as cloud computing, private sector, Afghanistan, data privacy, infrastructure, and cloud service models.
Why did the study highlight electricity as a unique challenge in Afghanistan?
Unlike many other regions, the study found that inconsistent power supply is a major obstacle for Afghan companies, requiring them to maintain multiple redundant power options to keep cloud-based systems running.
How do Afghan organizations view the reliability of global cloud providers?
The participants expressed concerns regarding technical support and the reputation of service providers, noting that choosing a reliable partner is essential before migrating sensitive data.
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- Khalid Shinwari (Autor:in), 2016, Cloud Computing Practices in the Private Sector of Afghanistan, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/503519
