Digital transformation reality check: 10 trends
Looking back at the last decade of digital transformation – the use of technology to radically improve performance or change the enterprise – the one constant has been an ongoing shift in focus and priorities. Looking forward to 2019, a number of trends are emerging that IT leaders will want to consider as they make their plans for the new year.
“Enterprises were benefitting from a strong economy and an infusion of capital due to tax benefits. This resulted in a number of pilots being blessed,” says Jimit Arora, partner with Everest Group. “As budgets normalize, we expect more scrutiny on CIOs having to demonstrate the value from the investments to date. Fundamentally, while we continue to see strong spending in the arena of digital transformation, there will be a greater burden of proof on demonstrating value realized.”