The digital transformation of the enterprise today is more than a fad – it’s a reality that we all must accept. Entrepreneurs face a great opportunity, but also a challenge. Projections say that by 2027, companies around the world will spend as much as seventeen trillion zlotys on digital transformation projects. Why? Because these investments have a real impact on the future of our companies.
But before we get into why to invest in it, it’s worth understanding what’s behind the terms: “digitalization” and “digital transformation.”
Digitalization is a concept that emerged not long before I began to be curious about technology. I remember how computers began to play an increasingly important role in business, but digitization is more than bringing computers into offices. It’s the process by which we move documents, data and processes from analog to digital form.
Digital transformation is something much deeper – it’s changing the whole way companies operate, introducing new technologies that can completely transform the way they do business.
My interest in technology began when it became clear that computers and other technological innovations were no longer just tools for the few, but were becoming commonplace. The real breakthrough came with the development of smartphones – they defined the way we communicate, work and manage our businesses. I remember how the advent of the iPhone in 2007 changed everything – suddenly technology that was complicated and reserved for specialists became available to everyone.
It was then that I began to see how these technologies could affect every industry, including manufacturing and process management in companies. Smartphones taught us how to use touch panels, and now we see those same panels on machines in factories. What was once an innovation is now the standard.
Digital transformation isn’t just about big changes – it’s also about those small, everyday improvements that make our lives and work easier. Just look at how modern restaurants operate. Instead of traditional notepads, waiters increasingly use tablets, and we, the customers, order through QR codes. These are simple examples, but they perfectly show how technology can streamline processes and improve service.
Digital transformation is not just a trend – it’s a necessity. Companies are investing in it for several key reasons:
Another reason is competition. In today’s world, companies need to keep up with the market, and this means that automation and digitization of processes is not a luxury, but a necessity. Technology is developing rapidly, becoming cheaper and more accessible, and returns on investment (ROI) are increasingly promising.
We are at the stage of the fourth industrial revolution. From steam engines to electrification, automation to mass production, we are now entering the era of artificial intelligence and advanced automation. Technology is becoming an integral part of our lives, both personal and professional.
Digital transformation is not the future – it is the present. And while it may seem complicated, it is the key to success in the years to come. I invite you to explore the possibilities of this digital revolution and to shape the future of our companies together – learn more on my YouTube channel.
