Global spending on digital transformation (DX) was estimated at**** trillion U.S. dollars in 2025, with this figure expected to rise to**** trilliion by 2028.
What is digital transformation?
Digital transformation refers to the adoption and integration of digital technologies to fundamentally reshape business processes, operations, and services. Key priorities in digital transformation include the adoption ofcloud technologies to drive efficiency and flexibility, as well as the embrace ofartificial intelligence, with AI tools unlocking new possibilities in automation, analytics, and decision-making.
Pressure mounts on business leaders to invest strategically
Organizations worldwide have designated digital transformation a business imperative, investing heavily to remain competitive in the digital economy. However, the vast array of options across cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and other emerging technologies has made it increasingly difficult for organizations to identify the right solutions. At the same time, as business operations become more digitized, they are also becoming more exposed to cyber threats. A series of high-profile data breaches has underscored the growing risks, fueling demand for advanced cybersecurity solutions and giving rise to a thriving globalcybersecurity industry.
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