Usability and challenges of cloud storage: Perspectives of academic staff at Mzumbe University, Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorKomba, Mercy Mlay
dc.contributor.authorKomba, Gabriel Vitus
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-14T08:57:55Z
dc.date.available2024-08-14T08:57:55Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionPaper submitted to the East African Journal of Education and Social Sciences
dc.description.abstractThis study aimed to explore the perspectives, preferences and challenges of Mzumbe University faculty regarding cloud storage adoption. Utilizing a case study design, the researchers conducted semistructured interviews with a purposive sample of 15 faculty members to capture diverse viewpoints. The study used the thematic analysis approach to analyse the data retrieved from interviews. Based on the findings, the study concluded that cloud storage systems have several advantages, such as easy accessibility features, robust security protocols, service compatibility and intuitive user interfaces. These benefits encourage academic personnel to collaborate and increase productivity. However, some challenges existed. These are related to internet access, cost, lack of formal training and security. The study recommends that enhancing the university internet infrastructure is critical to guaranteeing reliability and fast connectivity for effective utilization of cloud storage. The university may also think of offering financial assistance for supplementary storage requirements to academic staff.
dc.identifier.citationAPA
dc.identifier.issnISSN: 2714-2132 (Online)
dc.identifier.issn2714-2183 (Print)
dc.identifier.uriDOI: https://doi.org/10.46606/eajess2024v05i02.0372.
dc.identifier.urihttps://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1064
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherEast African Journal of Education and Social Sciences
dc.subjectcloud storage
dc.subjectGoogle drive
dc.subjectfile organization
dc.subjectdata security
dc.subjectuser satisfaction
dc.subjectplatform preference
dc.subjectcollaboration
dc.subjectcloud storage adoption
dc.titleUsability and challenges of cloud storage: Perspectives of academic staff at Mzumbe University, Tanzania
dc.typeArticle
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