“What new technology does is create new opportunities to do a job that customers want done.” ―Tim O’Reilly
Time is a testament to how far humanity has come in terms of digital transformation. Do you remember how life was 20 years ago - before mobile phones existed, without the internet, when nobody understood the real meaning of digitalisation?
But, if there's one thing history has taught us it's that every now and then the world goes through a pragmatic shift that changes the way we live. The very same could be said about the technological advancements and constant innovations our world has seen. Everything from how we consume information, to conducting daily work and communicating with one another is different from how it used to be.
This profound change has taken over things that are now obsolete and moved us closer to a world that is predominantly driven by technology, digitalisation and constant innovation leading to wider societal changes in the way we live, work, and communicate.
A Long-Standing History of Digital Transformation
While many consider digital transformation a recent development, on the contrary, technological advancements and innovations have been altering our lives for decades. It all started when the world was introduced with the first computer in the early 1950s. Each of us has experienced digital transformation in one way or another. But, how deeply have you thought about its overall impact on our daily lives?
Earlier all business operations were done manually; fire safety and the construction industry were no different. From generating reports to reaching out to consumers - everything was more time-consuming and if there's one thing that technology has enabled us to become, it is being time and work-efficient. Not only have digital technologies transformed our personal lives, they have also altered how we process mammoth sizes of data and communicate effectively.
The advent of technology-enabled businesses to increase the speed of communication within and outside of the company, thus enhancing customer reach and empowering the business as well as the consumer. Businesses big or small have successfully leveraged the power of computing to leverage information and data.
When it comes to digital technologies there are usually only two possibilities; either the new technology or innovation is going to disrupt the status quo immediately or take a much longer time to seep its way through.
However, much like everything else, there's an exception in this case too. Some digital products and platforms are not a result of sudden advancements but a deliberate attempt a company undertakes to finesse the technology that is at the centre of the commodity. For example, Apple Inc updates its software more often than they launch new product designs. For them, the heart of the product is iOS and therefore they endeavour to make steadfast innovations to provide an unforgettable user experience.
Not only has digital transformation altered how business is conducted - it is constantly evolving to enhance the overall user experience. Developers today are going out of their way to exploit technology and provide consumers with an unforgettable experience. Not only does this elevate how the consumer interacts with the brand and the product/service but gives each one of them an experience that is truly unique.
Digital transformation has optimised every single manner in which we work, communicate, collaborate and prepare ourselves to continuously keep learning and innovating. The benefits this shift has brought are endless however one that has made the most impact is how it enabled businesses to become more organised and efficient. Digital transformation has provided businesses with greater flexibility and scalability. Moreover, employees are able to work from across the world, remotely and in the most efficient manner possible.
Time is proof of how every revolution ended up shaping the way for the future. As the industrial revolution saw the emergence of new machines that skyrocketed factory production, digital technology has played a similar role in boosting the efficiency of the human workforce. The advent of technology, helped businesses automate many of their processes which ultimately helped boost productivity.
Through the means of digitalisation, businesses have managed to produce more by expending less manpower which has led to a significant increase in overall productivity.
Technology and innovation walk side by side and are often a part of one another. With technical advances being made every year any business that wishes to stay relevant and profitable must be willing to adapt. As their inability to change is only going to push them towards becoming obsolete.
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