The Impact of Cloud Computing on Firms: A Case Study of Cloud Adoption in Saudi Airline Navigation Services Company

Abstract

The world has become increasingly digital. Companies rely on technology to assist them in improving their business processes. They are searching for an information system capable of handling massive work. An Enterprise Resource Planning system (ERP) comes into play at this point. Most ERP systems have been implemented on-premise, also known as traditional ERP systems. ERP system offers a variety of advantages, including integrated submodules, mature system functionality, and enhanced customization and integration capabilities. Other software applications have shifted to cloud computing over the past decade, which has become one of the fastest-growing segments of the IT industry. In addition, cloud computing is a modern trend that reveals the architecture of the next generation of applications. In this paper, we present a case study of Saudi Air Navigation Services company regarding their migration to cloud computing, highlighting the key concepts and services that cloud computing provides today and its impact on their businesses. This research aims to provide a better understanding of the cloud computing transformation.