CIO OPINION
It ’ s about adopting the right technology , at the right time and not fearing change – because it can be required at a moment ’ s notice .
Prashanti Aduma , CIO , Dialpad
Transforming startups : The power of digital innovation
Dialpad CIO Prashanti Aduma says so much can be learnt from the Digital Transformation distinctions between startups and large enterprises .
Digital Transformation has been a buzzword in the business world for some time now . Unlike larger companies with multiple legacy systems to juggle , startups have often been faster to embrace modernizing and automating business processes .
More change is on the horizon , with an estimated US $ 3.4 trillion set to be spent by companies on new technologies by 2026 .
The pandemic has been a catalyst for change and there has been significant digital acceleration in the past three years .
There are important distinctions between Digital Transformation in startups and large enterprises , but so much can be learnt from how each approaches Digital Transformation .
Due to legacy technology and the general complexity of larger organizations , large enterprises usually struggle to be agile .
Startups , on the other hand , typically choose a more agile and flexible approach when integrating advanced technologies because they are not burdened by the same legacy systems and organizational complexities .
In 2019 , one in every 12 startups had AI based features in their goods or services ; it ’ s likely this is much higher today . The adoption of cutting-edge technologies like
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