An analysis of the suitability of cloud computing services in the Nigerian Education Landscape

Abstract

Cloud computing is fast gaining popularity in educational institutions of developing countries like Nigeria. Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service are the three key models through which cloud computing services are delivered to end-users. A number of studies have been conducted to identify the enabling factors as well as the issues being faced as regards the adoption of cloud computing in the Nigerian context. In this study however, Strength, Weakness, Opportunity and Threat analysis of the service delivery models in the Nigerian Education landscape has been presented. In addition, the issues that an educational institution needs to consider when adopting cloud computing is discussed.