The journey towards becoming a true digital enterprise

If you want to push digital transformation successfully, you need a holistic view of multiple, interconnected aspects. “And when all blocks are in place, then a company can call itself a true digital enterprise,” says Gerard Wijers, partner at Anderson MacGyver. A discussion on what this means and what is needed. Digital enterprises are those that proactively integrate technology into their core strategies in order to achieve superior customer experiences, better operational efficiency, and greater innovation. Companies position themselves to become digital enterprises in order to stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape. It also entails leveraging data, artificial intelligence, and automation, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and agility. Businesses that fail to adopt a forward-thinking approach, on the other hand, risk falling behind by merely reacting to digital trends rather than proactively staying ahead of the curve. “My recommendation is to start thinking like a digital enterprise: Holistically and end-to-end. Based on governance and personal leadership, create business strategies with explicit digital ambitions, leveraging technology and data to differentiate yourself from the competition,” notes Wijers. “Build strategies that are scalable. Meanwhile, keep the overall IT landscape as simple and fit for purpose as possible. Place ownership and […]

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