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When as the last time you used a product that was not<\/em> produced, marketed, or distributed digitally? It will surely be an effort to think of one. The rapid rate of change the world is seeing in all ways of living and working today is unlike ever before. From the largest conglomerates to startups, every business is evolving and adapting to use the power of technology to stand out, make a difference, and get ahead. To effectively leverage the might of technology, businesses are transforming their IT, operations, management, and other processes to become digital. That\u2019s why IT transformation and digital transformation are sometimes considered to mean the same thing, and the terms are used interchangeably. But let\u2019s look at the similarities and differences between the two concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is IT transformation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

IT transformation is the process of overhauling the complete IT system of an organization to improve overall efficiency and delivery in a digital economy. IT transformation requires the company\u2019s network infrastructure, hardware components, software applications, IT service management, frameworks of data<\/a> storage, and accessibility to be modernized. To carry out effective transformation, business leaders must develop a clear and coherent vision for the state of IT for the company and then efficiently implement the new processes and systems via proof-of-concept exercises, pilots, and methods for quickly testing new technologies. A responsible and competent partner like Treehouse can ensure a smooth IT transformation process. Carrying out an IT transformation delivers a variety of financial and strategic benefits to the business and makes the organization more agile and adaptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IT transformation is an essential foundation and prerequisite for the digital transformation of any business. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does Digital Transformation mean?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Digital transformation involves rethinking and evolving business models, keeping the customer at the center of our focus. Digital transformation is the process of using digital technology in all business areas to either create new or modify existing processes and customer experiences that fundamentally improve how organizations deliver value to their customers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To get a clearer picture of what digital transformation is, it is crucial to understand what it is not. Digital transformation does not mean replacing your existing processes<\/a> or merely increasing your social media presence and engagement. Digital transformation permeates through every vein of the business and extends beyond processes and products to the culture of the organization as well, right from how decisions are made, to who is hired, to post-sales service, and even how internal interactions take place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a good idea to state here that digital transformation is different from digitization<\/em>, going from analog to digital, and different from digitalization<\/em>, which is the effective use of data to simplify work. Digital transformation is led in most cases by the CTO and the CIO who may partner with vendors to either partially assist or completely outsource their transformation process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to plan the steps and process required for your company\u2019s digital transformation, a partner like Treehouse<\/a> can help you devise a customized transformation plan to help you achieve your desired digital goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are four types of digital transformation that you can choose from or combine; a process transformation, a business model transformation, a domain transformation, and a cultural transformation. A few examples of modern technologies helping organizations across the world usher in digital transformation are; Internet of Things, Artificial intelligence<\/a>, cloud computing, and big data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is digital transformation important?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The pandemic in 2020 and all the disruptions that came accelerated the digital transformation journey for many organizations. With social distancing, restrictions on travel, and no physical customer interaction becoming the new norm, businesses needed to be digitally enabled urgently. Let\u2019s look at some of the significant benefits to organizations as a result of this transformation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n