Abstract:
This study investigated the effect of Ncomputing technology on management of
computing resources in Rwanda, by considering Nyamata District Hospital as a case
study. Its findings would be significant to policy makers and other stakeholders who
are involved in making vital decisions as far as computer resources are concerned. The
study intended to investigate the usage of Ncomputing technology at Nyamata District
Hospital, Rwanda , to determine how computing resources are managed at Nyamata
District Hospital, Rwanda, and to determine how Ncomputing technology affects the
management of computing resources at Nyamata District Hospital, Rwanda.The
population of sixty five (65) employees were targeted as employees who have access
on Ncomputing technology shared computers.The sample size was sixty five (65)
employees of Nyamata District Hospital. The sampling technique in this study was
census, due to the small population size considered. Questionnaires were administered
to the staff of Nyamata District Hospital, while interviews were conducted with IT
services in charge and Hospital Director. Data quality control was ensured by piloting
instruments at CHUK and Rwamagana District Hospital .The study reviewed various
documents to get secondary data about the topic. As far as methodology was
concerned, the study used a case study design in which qualitative and quantitative
approaches were used. Data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences
(SPSS) version 20, where the findings were described using frequencies, percentages,
weighted means, standard deviations and Pearson correlation. The Pearson correlation
found that the correlation coefficients, R between independent variable (server
virtualization) and dependent variables (device sharing, data back-up, centralized
computing and security features) were 0.951, 0.914, 0.922 and 0.926 respectively.
This indicated a strong positive correlations between independent variable (server
virtualization) and dependent variables (device sharing, data back-up, centralized
computing and security features). The correlation coefficients, R between independent
variable (desktop virtualization) and dependent variables (device sharing, data back up, centralized computing and security features) were 0.904, 0.817, 0.720 and 0.933
respectively. This indicated a strong positive correlations between the independent
variable (desktop virtualization) and dependent variables (device sharing, data back up, centralized computing and security features). The two interview guides were
analysed qualitatively using content analysis where Ncomputing technology was said
to provide cost saving benefits through the single license used. Ncomputing
technology reduced costs of maintenance, data management and staff management
though three challenges such as power failure, internet connectivity problem and staff
attitude to ICT use were encountered. The study recommended Nyamata District
Hospital to provide training to all staff about Ncomputing technology usage in order to
use technology frequently and effectively. The study also recommended increasing the
internet bandwidth such that network performance would be improved. In addition, an
automatic power generator was also recommended.
