John Roese on Digital Transformation

Although much has changed in 2020, the imperative to become a digital native has not.

“There is a cost to being a digital laggard,” according to Dell Technologies’ Global Chief Technology Officer John Roese.

Companies without a strong digital transformation underway pre-COVID are struggling to adapt business experiences to mixed environments.”

Although four in every five global firms have accelerated aspects of digital transformations, only 41% have fast-tracked either the bulk or – preferably – all these crucial, forward-facing initiatives.

Unsurprisingly, strengthening cybersecurity and expanding remote operations are the top initiatives.

ADAPT’s survey of CIOs in Australia and New Zealand shows that although the region’s changemakers are prioritising investment into areas like culture development, master data management, cybersecurity awareness, and collaboration toolsets; a lack of budget and legacy mindsets often inhibits execution.

Roese, therefore, contends that…