COVID-19 Pandemic: Shifting Digital Transformation to a High-Speed Gear
Pedro Soto‐Acosta
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing an unprecedented global health crisis with severe socio-economic consequences. This paper explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Digital transformation and vice versa. More especially, the article provides concrete reflections on whether and how the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating digital transformation in organizations. The main conclusions of this work can be valuable to startups and traditional organisations that intend to explore or seize opportunities in digital transformation.
Topics & Concepts
PandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Digital transformationWork (physics)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)Transformation (genetics)OutbreakPolitical scienceBusinessComputer scienceVirologyEngineeringMedicineMechanical engineeringWorld Wide WebPathologyDiseaseGeneBiochemistryInfectious disease (medical specialty)ChemistryDigital Transformation in IndustryService and Product InnovationBusiness Strategy and Innovation