Artificial intelligence embedded cloud computing technology for the management of digital archives in the Fifth Industrial Revolution in South Africa

Abstract

Artificial intelligence embedded cloud computing technology can serve as a reliable storage for digital records in the fifth industrial revolution in South Africa. Some cloud storage facilities are embedded in the artificial intelligence powered electronic records management to ensure that digital archives and records are effectively managed and can be accessed anytime and anywhere as long as there is access to the Internet. Digital archives refer to the digitalised archival records and born digital archives that can be managed through artificial intelligence cloud computing technology. Artificial intelligence embedded cloud computing technology enables organisations to access and store information without managing their own physical devices or information technology infrastructure. Artificial intelligence refers to the use of intelligent robotic machines and AI powered software and applications to manage digital archives through artificial intelligence powered cloud storage facilities. Cloud computing as technology means using Internet servers for storage, management, and processing of digital archives and records for the entire life cycle. This is a qualitative study, where content analysis was used as a research methodology. Themes such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing technology and digital archives were used to search for literature. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence embedded cloud computing technology can store digital archives and records effectively and they can be protected through encrypted passwords and security codes for security purposes. The digital archives can also be accessed anytime and anywhere through the use of smart computer technology. The study recommends a framework on how artificial intelligence embedded cloud computing technology can be used to manage the digital archives and ensure easy access to such digital archives in South Africa. It is hoped that organisations in South Africa can adopt the framework to utilise artificial intelligence cloud computing technology to manage their digital archives effectively and efficiently.