A conceptual cloud-based model for developing e-commerce applications in context of Bangladesh

The paper focuses on Cloud Computing, which is emerged as an important technology for e-commerce industries. The authors, firstly, outline what cloud computing is, the state of the art of cloud research in e-commerce, and various existing cloud based e-commerce model; secondly, propose a conceptual cloud-based e-commerce model for developing e-commerce applications in Bangladesh. The proposed cloud-based e-commerce model would support e-commerce enterprises to meet the business goals in term of cost-effectiveness, security-effectiveness, availability and IT-resources (hardware, software) and services.