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Digital Transformation

The strategic application of digital technologies, data and new ways of working to fundamentally improve how an organization designs, operates and maintains its assets.

Definition

Digital Transformation is the organizational process of integrating digital technologies, connected data, automation and modern business practices to improve operational performance, decision-making, safety and asset lifecycle management. Within industrial organizations, Digital Transformation typically includes initiatives such as digital twins, industrial IoT, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, cloud platforms and integrated asset information management.

Why It Matters

Digital Transformation enables organizations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, increase reliability and create better operational visibility by leveraging trusted digital information across the asset lifecycle.

In Practice

Successful Digital Transformation depends as much on organizational change, governance and data quality as it does on technology implementation.

Common Misuse

Digital Transformation is a business strategy rather than a technology project, encompassing people, processes, governance and technology to improve organizational performance.

Term Details
Synonyms:
Digital Transformation; Industrial Digitalization; Digitalization
Classification:
Digital Engineering
Concept
Intermediate
Applications

Digital Engineering; Asset Information Management; Industrial Data & Analytics.

Where It's Used

Industrial modernization.; Asset lifecycle management.; Smart manufacturing.; Operational excellence.; Digital strategy.

References

ISO/IEC 30173; ISO 56002

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