Nicolas Babin disruptive week about digital transformation – July 20th 2020

I am regularly asked to summarize my many posts. I thought it would be a good idea to publish on this blog, every Monday, some of the most relevant articles that I have already shared with you on my social networks.
Today I will share some of the most relevant articles about Digital Transformation and in what form you can find it in today’s life. I will also comment on the articles.

On asia.nikkei.com:
https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/Companies/Panasonic-s-digital-transformation-begins-on-the-factory-floor

Panasonic’s digital transformation begins on the factory floor. Tie-up with US software company holds key to pursuit of recurring revenue.

On techrepublic.com:
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/chatbot-use-surges-amid-pandemic-as-digital-transformation-accelerates/

Chatbot use surges amid pandemic as digital transformation accelerates. A Salesforce exec details the ways financial services companies like PenFed are implementing AI bots to improve and expedite customer service.

On Yahoofinance.com:
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ey-ibm-expand-global-alliance-205500454.html

EY and IBM expand global alliance to help organizations accelerate their digital transformation. It will combines IBM’s premier technology consulting services with EY leading strategy and business consulting capabilities. It will provides clients with specialized hybrid cloud functionalities including Red Hat OpenShift, as well as IBM Watson, IBM Blockchain, 5G and edge computing technologies. It will offer a dedicated EY professionals with broad experience across IBM’s leading technologies to help solve significant client challenges.

On Abasto.com:
https://abasto.com/en/news/digital-transformation-in-supermarkets/

Digital transformation in supermarkets in 2020. The road to doing business online began with the entry of Amazon, the retail giant in e-commerce. Amazon started its operation with the sale of books, and with a powerful sales platform, it broke into the music, television, and even the perishable food industries.

On Weforum.org:
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/3-ways-digital-business-can-enable-the-great-reset/

3 ways digital businesses can enable the Great Reset. The COVID-19 pandemic is a watershed moment for the digital transformation of business; Updating business models for a digital-first world, led by purpose, is now an imperative for almost every company; New and creative digital collaborations can reach and serve a more diverse set of people at unprecedented speed and scale.

On advisorperspectives.com:
https://www.advisorperspectives.com/commentaries/2020/07/17/steepening-the-adoption-curve-covid-19-and-digital-transformation

Steepening the (Adoption) Curve: Covid-19 and Digital Transformation.
Despite the massive decline in economic activity caused by the coronavirus, technology stocks have rallied since hitting their low in March. At first glance this strong performance may seem unwarranted, but we believe the growth makes perfect sense.

On Bizcommunity.com:
https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/852/206351.html

Xcite20 Conference tackles 4IR and digital transformation. Is South Africa ready for the Fourth Industrial Revolution? Is Covid-19 accelerating the digital transformation journeys of South African businesses? These are some of the questions which will be examined at this year’s inaugural virtual BCX Xcite20 Conference to be held on Thursday, 23 July 2020.