siliconindia | | May 20188DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONigital Transformation ­ The one term that signifies both opportunity and challenge ­ has been top on the minds of most business leaders in recent times. Digital transformation is disrupting business in ev-ery industry. `Digital-enabling' the enterprise is a topic of board room discussions, as organizations are look-ing to safeguard themselves from the threat of digital disrup-tion. The difference between digital disruption and tradition-al competitive dynamics boils down to two main factors: the velocity of change and the stakes involved.Digital disruptors innovate rapidly, and they use their in-novations to gain market share as also scale far faster than competitors who cling to predominantly physical business models. They are especially relevant in the current context as they can seemingly grow enormous user bases almost over-night, and are agile enough to exploit business models that threaten incumbents, often in multiple markets.Building a Digital Enterprise calls for a holistic view of the technological and organizational processes that would enable organizations to serve customers better, attract & retain talented workforce, optimize processes, be agile, and build resilience towards business threats.Smart organizations are applying technology to build new business models, processes, software, and systems that bring connectivity and visibility into every aspect of their organization. They're harnessing these new connections and insights to optimize internal processes, enhance customer experiences, and empower employees.Digital Business Architecture It is important to have an integrated approach and weave together all aspects of technology, solutions, and strategy to successfully navigate the journey to a digital business. A robust technology foundation is critical to the success of a IN MY OpinionDCisco is a California-headquartered IT & Networking Solutions company that enables businesses to transform the way they connect, communicate, and collaborate with their stakeholders through its suite of services that include Networking, Wireless, Security, Unified Communication, Cloud, Collaboration, Data Center, Virtualization, and Unified Computing Systems.By Lakshmi Narayan Rao, Director & Leader - Digital Transformation, Cisco
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