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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.