Beyond simply digitizing documents, digital transformation involves integrating modern and innovative technologies to streamline workflows, improve competitiveness and optimize internal processes. It is not just about replacing obsolete electronic devices, but rather a series of strategic decisions that streamline the work of each of those involved in the company. The path to transformation may seem confusing at first, but the advantages of digital transformation in the business field are indisputable.
How is Latin America preparing for digital transformation?
An analysis carried out by KMPG assures that, During 2020, 80% of large companies worldwide opted to digitally transform. The COVID-19 pandemic has put the viability of physical workspaces into question, and increased reliance on technological solutions to keep employees connected anywhere. This not only means a transition to New tools that facilitate internal collaboration, but it represents a change in lifestyle for many people.
As indicated by KPMG, Latin American companies' investment in information technology increased by 45%, and the hiring of more cloud storage reached a 38% increase compared to other years. These data show that, beyond being a passing trend, companies are fine-tuning their resources to respond quickly to new market disruptions. Digital transformation is not a thing of the past: in this hyper-connected world, the adoption of Internet technologies and services is growing in a way never seen before in countries such as Brazil and Mexico, and there is no turning back.
On the other hand, Diego Molano, a consultant in digital training for governments and multinational companies, has stated that “Approximately 70% of Latin American citizens are connected to the Internet And this is good news. But when you ask under what conditions, the answer is worrying: the vast majority have a connection via smartphone and the data plan is prepaid.” While digital transformation in companies seems to be an urgent matter in the near future, it is necessary to consider the digital divide that exists in Latin America, where accessibility to the equipment or internet connection required for daily life is still a pending issue.
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