Using Cloud Computing for Students and IT Professionals

Abstract

This research aims to study the factors influencing the use of cloud computing systems, as well as to examine the level of significance and compare the advantages and limitations of cloud computing usage among students and IT professionals. The independent variables are classified based on personal characteristics, including gender, age, education level, job position, work experience, and factors related to the advantages and limitations of cloud computing. The dependent variable is the acceptance of cloud computing, categorized into five stages: awareness, interest, decision-making, trial, and adoption. Data were collected through 200 questionnaires from a sample group consisting of IT professionals and students from Sarasas Institute of Technology Suvarnabhumi. The statistical methods used for analysis include the F-test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), and Least Significant Difference (LSD) test for pairwise mean comparison. Factors Influencing the Use of Cloud Computing Personal factors do not significantly affect cloud computing usage.The highest-rated advantage is the ability to share information (x̄=4.36, S.D.=0.82). Other highly rated advantages include various accessibility options and mobile device compatibility (x̄=4.27, S.D.=0.69). are key advantages of cloud computing.The most significant limitation identified is the inability to access the cloud without an internet connection (x̄=4.21, S.D.=0.97). followed by the requirement for a high-bandwidth network to ensure efficient data transmission (x̄=4.03, S.D. =0.92). Significance Levels and Comparison of Advantages and Limitations of Cloud Computing Usage The level of acceptance for the eight advantages of cloud computing does not show a statistically significant difference at the 0.05 level, contradicting the initial hypothesis. When analyzing user opinion levels as an independent variable, the findings indicate that different user opinion levels do not significantly influence the acceptance of cloud computing advantages.Consequently, the hypothesis is accepted only in the trial and adoption stages.Similarly, the level of acceptance for the eight limitations of cloud computing does not differ significantly at the 0.05 level, which does not align with the initial hypothesis.