For years you’ve been told to avoid technology for technology’s sake – yet the same trap is catching CIOs pushing for digital transformation because everyone else is doing it. Like any IT initiative, digital transformation only makes sense if it supports your organization’s overall strategy.
Don’t do it simply because everyone else is doing it
It’s undeniable that the digital revolution is here and, just like during the industrial revolution 200 years ago, the business landscape will change dramatically. The vast majority of business transactions are going to take place via bits and bytes. Face to face, phone, and paper transactions will become a vague memory to look back on beside your electronic fireplace. Soon enough, robots will be buying services from other robots over the internet.
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Source: IT Strategy