The document presents the research proposal of Usman Maaruf Yakubu from Middlesex University Dubai. The research aims to critically evaluate the challenges of cloud computing and BYOD (bring your own device) in the UAE healthcare industry. It will investigate the benefits and challenges, propose solutions to the challenges identified, and gather data through interviews with healthcare professionals. Some key challenges identified are security and privacy concerns, lack of regulations and standardization for cloud computing, and security risks for BYOD. The research argues that greater collaboration can help address challenges, especially for cloud computing. It is limited to the UAE context and recent implementation of EMR/HIS in the country.

1. USMAN MAARUF YAKUBU
MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY DUBAI
um088@live.mdx.ac.uk

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Introduction
Aim and Objectives
Literature
Research Methodology
Results .
Conclusion.

3. Many countries are working towards the adoption of electronic medical
records for improving healthcare (Terry, 2012).
Healthcare is plagued with stretched budgets (Vmware, 2013).
Global GDP spending on healthcare close to 8% in some countries in the
last decade (OECD, 2011).
mHealth predicted to be worth $26 billion by 2017 with healthcare
providers and patients embracing mobile devices (Jahns, 2013).

4. Evolution
Patients
mHealth
Medical
Devices
HIS/EMR
Telemedicine
Staff

5. The aim of the research is to critically evaluate the challenges to cloud
computing and BYOD in the U.A.E healthcare industry and propose
solutions to these challenges. The objectives of the research include:
1. How can cloud computing and BYOD benefit healthcare.
2. Investigate the challenges raised by new technologies of BYOD and
cloud computing.
3. Propose solutions to identified challenges based on the research and
literature.

6. CLOUD
Business
agility
Green
Computing
CAPEX
AND OPEX
savings
Lowering
the cost for
EMR
Secure
storage &
sharing

7. Convenience
Flexibility
Improve
efficiency
Quick access
BYOD
CAPEX &
OPEX
savings

8. Cloud computing
challenges
Security & privacy concerns
Regulation
Lack of awareness
Migration and interoperability
Bandwidth demands
Data lock in

9. BYOD Challenges
Security risks
Data theft
Malware infection
Lack of awareness

10. 
The research gathered qualitative data with
interviews from professionals in healthcare Industry
to capture the benefits, challenges and proposed
solutions.
Participants from
Healthcare Authorities
Healthcare Equipment vendor
Healthcare Network Designer
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Data from the research was validated against
current literature.
Analysis for trends, similarities and differences
were made.
Discussion and conclusion were made from the
data.
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11. S/n
Institution
Benefits of cloud computing
A
B
C
D
E
1
Speed of deployment and access to information
X
X
X
X
2
Secure and Reliable with Redundancy and Multiple Paths
X
X
X
X
X
3
CAPEX and OPEX savings
X
X
X
X
4
Flexibility to scale up of down
5
Changes are easier to implement
X
X
6
Creation of new business models and workflows
X
X
7
Real time analytics and reporting at data centers.
X
X

12. S/n
Institution
Challenge of cloud computing
A
Security and Privacy Concerns and Issues
2
Regulation
3
Connectivity
Migration between cloud providers
X
5
Multi Country Jurisdiction
X
E
X
X
X
X
X
4
D
X
X
C
X
1
B
X
X
X
X

13. S/
n
Institution
Proposed Solutions to Cloud Computing
A
1
Creation of local clouds or industry community
cloud
2
New regulations (Cloud Vendors and Regulators)
4
Regulations for interoperability and protection of
X
X
Closer relationship with telecoms service providers
3
B
subscribers
C
D
E
X
X
X
X
X

14. INSTITUTION
BENEFIT
1
Savings on CAPEX, OPEX
2
Flexible, convenient and user friendly
4
B
X
X
Increase productivity.
3
A
Time savings from accessing information faster and
X
X
X
Monitoring of systems can be done remotely
increasing control over the infrastructure
X
X
making decisions fasters
5
C D E
X

15. Challenges of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
INSTITUTION
A
B C D
E
X
X
1
Risk of malware infections
X
2
Conflict between policies and device owner
X
3
Issue of browser security
4
Data theft
X
5
Unperformed upgrades and maintenance on devices
X
6
Complicates network management
X
7
Violations that may lead to fines
X
X
X

16. Proposed solutions for Bring Your Own Device
INSTITUTION
(BYOD)
A B C D E
1
Develop policy for BYOD usage
X X X
2
Employee Education and communication
X X
3
Develop solutions that give limited access to mobile
X
devices
4
Logs can be made to keep track of what content is
X
downloaded.
5
List of recommended devices
X

17. The main challenges of management in healthcare are:
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Costs, security, integration, diversity of applications and complexity.
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Cloud computing can help address the cost issue but suffers from
security concerns, lack of regulations, awareness and standardization.
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BYOD needs more awareness and also very much hindered by
security concerns and additional costs of support for security software.
Greater collaboration between the stakeholders in the industry can go a
long way in helping reduce challenges especially with cloud computing.

18. Limitations:
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Recent implementation of EMR/HIS
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The research also limited to the UAE
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Research outcomes may be biased towards developed countries.
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Laws preventing use of certain technologies
Future Guidelines:
Future research for investigation of sources of breaches for healthcare
networks in order to help mitigate risks.

19. um088@live.mdx.ac.uk

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