RESEARCH
Embracing a Digital Future
THE STATUS OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AROUND THE WORLD
In today ’ s hyper-digital world , businesses must transform in order to compete — and survive . But how are organizations faring on their path into the digital future ? To find out , Dell Technologies , in collaboration with Intel and Vanson Bourne , commissioned a survey of 4,600 business leaders across the globe to score their organizations ’ transformation efforts and map their progress on the Digital Transformation Index .
The case for digital transformation is known .
24
78 % |
of business leaders believe digital transformation should be more widespread across their organizations . |
51 % |
of business leaders believe they ’ ll struggle to meet changing customer demands within 5 years .
Yet , progress is slow .
Only 5 % of businesses are considered digital leaders , with digital technologies ingrained in their DNA .
39 % either have no digital plan or have made very few investments to date .
91 % of organizations face persistent barriers to transformation .