Adoption of cloud storage technologies in Brazilian accounting offices

Abstract

Introduction / objective: This research was carried out to demonstrate the factors that impact the acceptance of cloud storage technology in accounting offices affiliated with an institution representing their interests in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, supported by the paradigms proposed by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology. Methodology: Data collection was carried out through a questionnaire made available to the electronic addresses of those responsable for accounting offices, through the Google Form system. In data analysis, the study used the SPSS 25 software for the presentation of descriptive statistics and the SmartPLS 3.0 software for structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: The research evidence showed that only the variable habit presented a positive hypothesis, demonstrating that only this construct has a significant influence on the intention to use the cloud storage tool. Conclusions: As a contribution, this study helps organizational management in understanding the factors influencing the adoption of cloud storage technologies, aiming to improve the routine of accounting offices and maximize the agility, cost, and security of data storage.