What the Paper Says

Can Cloud and Edge Computing Add Value to Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

Authors: Achille Mikanoma Ndemvokolo, Dr Tooska Dargahi, and Prof Haifa Takruri

The paper explains how cloud computing and edge computing technologies have been widely adopted by educational institutions to deliver courses, hospital institutions for remote consultations, and businesses for daily operations, following the lockdown and social distancing periods imposed by governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during which teleworking had become the norm.

The document describes the advantages and disadvantages of these technologies, such as the possibility of having an information system without heavy initial investment, with unlimited data storage capacity and services always available, with collaboration tools where software maintenance and updates are provided.

It recommends that SMEs, after an assessment of risks and needs, adopt a hybrid solution to better take advantage of the advantages offered by both technologies.

This blog post lacks clarity regarding the primary objective of the work. It merely describes the approach that will be taken to address the topic.

The supply of cloud computing is no longer a concern due to its high availability and increasing competitiveness, bolstered by the entry of major players such as Google, Oracle, and IBM into the sector. Although significant research has been conducted on the benefits of cloud computing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this subject remains crucial given the continuous evolution of these technologies. Consequently, the need for ongoing research on their impact on SMEs will persist for many years.

The authors of the article highlight the significance of using these two technologies for SMEs. Since the introduction of cloud computing by companies like Amazon and Microsoft, numerous thought and research works have been published on this topic. For instance, the article titled “Cloud Computing Adoption in SMEs”, co-authored by Olakunle Jayeola, Anuar Shah Bali Mahomed, Azmawani Abd Rahman, Shafie Sidek, and published in the International Journal of Business and Society, is a systematic review of the literature on the current state of cloud computing adoption in SMEs. The authors examined more than 76 relevant articles addressing the same subject.

The materials generated in this blog post are designed to be accessible to the public and are void of excessively technical terminology. They are systematically organized and relevant to the topic at hand. Additionally, they reflect recent advancements in cloud technology and address key aspects of the subject.

No ethical considerations are to be reported in this article. All ethical principles have been respected.

Based on the research question: “Can Cloud and Edge Computing add value to Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs)?”, this article examines the widespread adoption of cloud and edge computing technologies across various sectors. The study outlines their application by educational institutions, hospitals, and companies adopting remote working during COVID-19 lockdown periods, indicating the context in which the research was conducted.

Reviewing the steps that led to the writing of this article, it is evident that the survey was the research method used by the authors to carry out this work.

In the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, collecting data on employee behavior, preferences, and habits was important for maintaining business operations. Surveys are valuable qualitative and quantitative research methods for achieving this objective.

The method lacked adequate description due to the absence of a clearly stated objective.

The methodology was not sufficiently described due to the lack of a clearly stated objective.

The article is both informative and incentivizing, written with a structured plan and a high degree of consistency. It is a work done with care, offering a neat and remarkable presentation. With more than 1100 words and a few long paragraphs, it can be improved to become more concise

In conclusion, the authors of the article assert that cloud computing and edge computing technologies are not inherently superior but rather complement each other to enable businesses to drive innovation. They also emphasize that both technologies present enormous security challenges.

To improve work quality, the authors should have referenced research data and presented statistics on the technological tools used during the pandemic, when remote work had become the norm in SMEs.

References

.- Dr. Amit Mishra – 2023, The Impact of Cloud Computing On Small and Medium Enterprises: Opportunities and Challenges, Iconic Research and Engineering Journals, ID 1704992 Page: 366-374

.- Peter Mell & Timothy Grance – September 2011 – The NIST Definition of Cloud Computing: Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology: Special Publication 800-145- https://nvlpubs.nist.gov/nistpubs/legacy/sp/nistspecialpublication800-145.pdf

.- Scott. R. Harris – 2022 – How to Critique Journal Articles in Social Sciences – second Edition – Waveland Press, Inc

.- Guillaume Plouin – 2009 – Cloud Computing and Saas : Une rupture décisive pour l’information de l’entreprise. – Dunod – EAN: 9782100523764 (249 pages)