Cloud Computing in Emerging Markets

Cloud computing is in the infant stage of development in emerging markets (EMs), and currently cloud usage has been shallow in these markets. Nonetheless, EMs are rapidly embracing the cloud-based economy as evidenced by more rapid growth in cloud deployment in these markets compared to more developed markets. This chapter analyzes the current status of the cloud industry in EMs and examines the fundamental forces driving and constraining the use and deployment of the cloud in these countries.