Digital transformation - Tech

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•Digital Transformation Understanding Digital Transformation: It is a continuous process rather than a single project. Vial defines it as: "...a process that aims to improve an entity by triggering significant changes to its properties through combinations of information, computing, communication, and connectivity technologies." Essentially, it describes how companies adapt and fundamentally change their business models to survive and thrive in a digital world. •The Big Picture: A Framework for Transformation This framework emphasizes that digital transformation involves more than adopting new technology; it’s a chain reaction driven by external disruptions. Companies respond with strategic plans that leverage digital tools, leading to fundamental changes in value creation, organizational structure, and resistance management. These changes produce both positive and negative effects, forming the basis for structuring transformation projects. •Step 1: Identify the Disruptions (The "Why") Transformations start with external pressures. Key forces include evolving consumer expectations for instant, personalized, mobile services—such as banking via apps instead of branches—an...