ITWeb’s Digital Economy Summit scheduled for March 2020

The summit will help demystify the digital challenges faced by South African businesses and will explore how disruptive technologies are driving new business models.

Johannesburg, 12 Nov 2019

The digital revolution is affecting every aspect of our business and personal lives. From global economies, education and health, to science, transport and education, digital technologies are fundamentally altering organisations across the board, as well as institutions and society as a whole, as new business models and ecosystems emerge.

“Around the world, the pace of digital transformation is skyrocketing,” says Angela Mace, CRM and Events Director of ITWeb. “Governments are looking for new and innovative ways to improve the lives of citizens, and private sector organisations are investing in disruptive technologies to help them stay ahead of the curve, to beat the competition.”

Emerging technologies, growing amounts of data and smarter ways of getting insights are changing the way people, businesses and governments interact, explains Mace. “The success of SA’s private sector depends largely on our ability to harness these digital advances to boost economic growth, increase productivity and meet consumers' exceptionally high expectations.”

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With this in mind, she says that industries of every type are adapting their business models to meet an ever-increasing demand for top customer experience. “As this happens, and the pace of digital transformation quickens, the boundaries between the physical and digital worlds are blurring. The digital revolution is completely redefining traditional industry sectors as well as the way we work and live.”

However, despite the fact that digital transformation is no longer a choice but a necessity, in reality, too many businesses are struggling to deliver successful transformation, which is seeing multiple initiatives fail. “This is happening for several reasons. Some lack a clear strategy, or have one that doesn’t align well with the business strategy as a whole. Others are hitting a brick wall when it comes to a willingness to adapt and manage the cultural changes that happen as a result of these projects.”

Whatever the reasons, she says, one thing is clear: “Businesses have no option but to transform, or they risk being left behind.”

To help businesses navigate the murky waters of the digital revolution, ITWeb is holding a Digital Economy Summit on 20 March at The Forum in Bryanston. “This event will highlight the opportunities that go hand-in-hand with digital transformation, as well as innovative business strategies to help organisations move into the digital future,” says Mace.

In addition, the summit will help demystify the digital challenges faced by South African businesses and will explore how disruptive technologies are driving new business models. “Finally, it will bring together leading industry experts to deliver keen insights and strategies to help organisations accelerate their digital transformation journeys,” says Mace.

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Angela Mace
CRM and Events director
angela@itweb.co.za