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Cloud Computing in Africa Situation and perspectives
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Table of contents
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Foreword
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I. Introduction
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II. Context of the study
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III. Cloud computing: definitions and characteristics
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IV. Legal framework of cloud computing
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V. Data centres: best practices for sustainable development
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VI. Proposal for training programmes
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VII. Methodology of the survey
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VIII. Conclusion and Recommendations
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IX. Presentations of the results of the survey and general analysis of responses
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Q1 Is the introduction of cloud computing planned in your country?
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Q2: If yes, what is the level of introduction of cloud computing services in your country?
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Q3: What are the considerations that underlie the will to introduce cloud computing services in your country? Sort...
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Q4: What is the level of availability to broadband access services (ADSL, EDGE/3G, LS-FO (fibre-optic leased lines...
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Q5: What is the bandwidth available in the market?
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Q6: What is the availability of data centres in your country?
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Q7: Are there government initiatives to promote cloud computing services?
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Q8: Does your country have legislation on data protection?
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Q9: If yes, is it necessary to revise this legislation related to data protection to promote cloud computing?
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Q10: Do you have agreements on data protection with countries providing cloud computing services (USA, Europe–)
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Q11: What aspects of cloud computing need legislation coordination between countries and subregions?
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Q12: Sort (from 1 to 5) the following services by order of importance for the development of cloud computing servi...
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Q13: What are the cloud computing services offered by multinational companies (Google, Microsoft, IBM–) in your co...
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Q14: What are the CC services developed and proposed by companies from your country?
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Q15: What cloud computing services proposed by regional companies located in Africa are available in your country?...
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Q16: What is the experience of your country (good practices, success stories, lesson learned) regarding the implem...
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Q17: Sort the possible barriers to the adoption of cloud computing (from 1 to 6, 1 the most important, 6 the less ...
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Q18: Sort (from 1 to 6) your cloud computing capacity building needs (seminars, workshops –) based on following dom...
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Q19: Is the level of equipment's penetration of enterprises on PC / smartphones sufficient to ensure a wide usage ...
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Q20: Concerning data centre security, which of the following issues need to be improved to ensure always-on access ...
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