EDITOR’S COMMENT
10 things you need to know
about digital transformation
Sabby Gill, Executive Vice
President, International,
Epicor Software.
D
igital transformation isn’t just
a phase or buzzword. Business
leaders are quickly waking up to
the important role technology is set to play
in their growth strategies, with the latest
report from Gartner showing a rise in the
number of CEOs ranking IT as a priority:
“IT rose from 19 per cent mentioning it
as a priority for 2016/2017 to 31 per cent
in 2017/2018.” The recent explosion
of connected devices and platforms, for
example, has made it imperative for
companies to quickly adapt their products,
services and processes, and move towards
the digital world. This, naturally, requires
transformation of some kind.
However, the reality is that digital
transformation will require some tough
choices to ensure your business isn’t
dragged along or left behind. But we all
know that change is not easy. You might be
thinking how do you start transforming?
Does it have to cost lots of money? Or
perhaps you’re experiencing resistance to
change. What’s the problem with doing
things the ‘old’ way anyway? Here are 10
considerations that will help companies on
their digital transformation journey.
Sabby Gill, Executive Vice President, International, Epicor Software.
1. Digital transformation will
change your business, but
focusing on the right level of
change is key 2. Technology investment is
crucial to growth but just because
the technology is new, doesn’t
mean it’s right for you
New digital technologies should be seen
as enablers for better, more seamless and
streamlined business operations that make
your business competitive; driving growth.
Focusing on where digital transformation
can deliver the most benefits and add the
most value in your quest for growth should
be where you begin the change process. Sometimes less is more. The right use
of technology can radically improve
your business, but the deployment of
technology for technology’s sake can
be self-defeating. Being open to the
transformative impact of new technologies
is the most important consideration for
companies around the world.
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3. Consider where your
company is on its digital
transformation journey
Growing your technology platform doesn’t
necessarily mean your business will
grow too. Sometimes it’s better to have
fewer solutions than more, but it can be
challenging for business managers to keep
on top of the latest tech trends and new
solutions being launched in the market.
Many competing technologies profess to
drive digital transformation; however, the
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