Digital transformation involves integrating digital technology into all areas of a business to change how the business operates and delivers value to customers. It is a complex process that requires establishing a vision, identifying opportunities, engaging stakeholders, developing solutions, and transforming the business. Many transformations fail due to insufficient resources, lack of executive support, inadequate skills, outdated technologies, and data security concerns. To accelerate transformation, businesses should partner with experts, take incremental steps, and focus on cultural changes to embed digital capabilities.

1. Digital Transformation in COVID time.
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Ahmad Gohar,
Senior Solution Architect
@ansgohar
Sameh Zhagloul,
Complex Solution Architect

2. Apollo 11
Guidance
Computer
(1969)
iPhone 5
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Apollo Guidance Computer (1969) iPhone 5 (2012)
Speed 1024 megahertz 1.3 gigahertz 1270x faster
Processing Memory 4 kilobytes 1 gigabytes 250,000x more
Storage 32 kilobytes 64 gigabytes 2,000,000x more
Weight 32 kg 112g 286x lighter

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Digital transformation
§ Digital transformation is the integration of digital technology into all
areas of a business, primarily to change how you operate and deliver
value to customers.
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Digitized ≠ Digital
Digitized = Operational Excellence Digital = Rapid Business Innovation
The transformation involves:
Instilling discipline around core
transaction and back-office
processes
The transformation involves:
Empowering people to
experiment, release, and
constantly enhance digital
offerings

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Digital Transformation = IT or Business
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Barriers to Progress
§ Insufficient Budget and Resources
§ Lack of Executive Support for Disruption
§ Inadequate Expertise and Skills
§ Technologies That Aren’t Up to Speed
§ Data Privacy and Security Concerns
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Digital Transformation is Complex
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High-value
Digital
Transformation
Business Goals
and
Objectives
Business
Process
Existing IT
infrastructure
Existing OT
Systems
New Sensors
and Data Cloud
Services
Specialized
Analytic
Capabilities
Comprehensiv
e Security
Implementation
and Support
Services

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Recommendation for Acceleration
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Don’t Go it Alone – Partner for the Long Term
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Recommendation for Acceleration
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Don't Boil the Ocean
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Recommendation for Acceleration
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Digital Transformation
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Technology Industry
Digital Transformation
Vision Collaboration
Digital Transformation

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Digital Transformation Maturityscape
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Managed
Digital Transformer
Opportunistic
Digital Explorer
Ad Hoc
Digital Resister
Repeatable
Digital Player
Optimized
Digital Disrupter

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Digital Transformation Objectives
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Cultural Transformation
of Transformation Initiatives fail
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70%

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Digital Transformation’s End Goal
Embed Digital DNA throughout your company
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Why Transformation Fails?
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Digital Transformation Phases
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Introduction
Core Team
Discovery
Vision
Identify
Engage
Develop
Transform

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Key Takeaways
§ Identify and act preemptively
§ Digital DNA
§ High probability of failure
§ Framework and engagement required
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-Antoine de Saint Exupery
If you want to build a ship, don't herd people
together to collect wood and don't assign them
tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for
the endless immensity of the sea
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What is digital transformation?
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No Cars No Real Estate
No Inventory

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Who’s on the API economy?
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Photo service
increased x6
revenue
compared to
store revenue
Sensors and
API's open for
all trash
containers to
share info of
when to pick
up trash
90% of
revenue from
API
60% of
revenue from
API

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Examples of Disruptions in the Digital Landscape
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Digital companies reimagine their business
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From To
Personal convenience
Online book retailer
Intelligent
energy solutions
Electrical equipment
manufacturer
Innovate for healthy living
Innovative conglomerate
Ensuring financial security
Financial products

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‘ABCD’ of
Digital Transformation Technologies
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ABCD (AI- Blockchain- Cloud- Data)
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34. ABCD (AI- Blockchain- Cloud- Data) Possibilities

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