Cloud computing as a catalyst for sustainable digital healthcare in emerging markets: an exploratory case study of Practo Technologies through the lens of science–technology–strategy

This study investigates cloud computing adoption as a catalyst for sustainable digital healthcare transformation in emerging markets. Using an exploratory case study of Practo Technologies analyzed through the Science–Technology–Strategy framework, we examine how cloud infrastructure enables scalability, operational efficiency, and dynamic capability alignment in private health networks. Qualitative data from semi-structured interviews and organizational records reveal that cloud migration optimizes resource allocation, enhances data interoperability, and mitigates legacy infrastructure bottlenecks. However, operationalizing cloud elasticity requires synchronizing technical architecture with strategic governance and workforce readiness. The findings offer a strategic framework for healthcare executives and policymakers navigating cloud transformation in resource-constrained environments.