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@article{194252,
        author = {Dr.Surekha Manohar Jadhav},
        title = {ATOE-Based Qualitative Investigation of Cloud Resource Allocation Challenges in Small and Medium Enterprises},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {3551-3558},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194252},
        abstract = {Cloud computing provides several advantages such as flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. However, many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) still fail to fully utilize available cloud resources including memory, computing power, storage, and network bandwidth which in turn lowers their productivity and increases operational costs. This paper aims to investigate the key challenges affecting cloud resource allocation in SMEs. A qualitative research approach was employed, consisting of in-depth interviews with cloud computing owners, managers, and domain experts Empirical analysis of the collected data revealed 11 major barriers to effective resource allocation, which were categorized using the Technology–Organization–Environment (TOE) framework. Theoretically, this study contributes to the growing body of knowledge on cloud computing adoption and provides a deeper understanding of how SMEs manage and allocate cloud resources. From a practical standpoint, the findings offer valuable insights that can assist SMEs in designing successful and sustainable strategies for cloud resource allocation.},
        keywords = {Cloud computing; resource allocation; sustainability; technology–organization–environment (TOE); small and medium enterprises.},
        month = {March},
        }