Digital transformation

Digital transformation (DX) is the adoption of digital technology by a company. Common goals for its implementation are to improve efficiency, value or innovation.[1][2]

For signal processing, see Digital transform.

History

Digitization is the process of converting analog information into digital form using an analog-to-digital converter, such as in an image scanner or for digital audio recordings. As usage of the internet has increased since the 1990s, the usage of digitization has also increased. Digital transformation, however, is broader than just the digitization of existing processes. Digital transformation entails considering how products, processes and organisations can be changed through the use of new, digital technologies.[3][4] Digital transformation can be seen as a socio-technical programme.[5][6]

Adopting digital technology can bring benefits to a business,[7][8] however some company cultures can struggle with the changes required by digital transformation.[9]

A 2015 report stated that maturing digital companies were using cloud hosting, social media, mobile devices and data analytics, while other companies were using individual technologies for specific problems.[10] By 2017, one study found that less than 40% of industries had become digitized (although usage was high in the media, retail and technology industries).[11]

See also

References
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