Ian Betley: Four factors underpinning effective digital transformation

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Digital transformation is no longer about enhancing a business's assets on a one-off basis, writes Ian Betley - it has become an evolution with constant change that requires complete business realignment to be successful.

Businesses are increasingly compelled to introduce artificial intelligence (AI), process automation and centralise core corporate functions, all in an effort to remain competitive by keeping up with ever-morphing trends and digitally native businesses. It is not about putting together lots of new innovative technology, however - effective digital transformation is down to four interlinked yet distinct factors.  Understand your capacity and the technological capabilities at your disposal. Before any company can consider investment in areas such as AI and process automation services, it ...

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