Department

Information Systems and Security

Additional Department

Coles College of Business

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-25-2025

Embargo Period

8-18-2025

Abstract

Based on industry use cases, we identify six distinct types of digital transformation (DT), each grounded in a specific concept or enabling technology. These DT types can be implemented individually or combined to drive transformation initiatives. While deploying a single DT type often focuses on improving operational efficiency or streamlining existing workflows, initiatives that combine multiple DT types tend to pursue more ambitious goals, such as the creation of new products, services, or business models. However, the complexity increases significantly with the integration of multiple DT types, as organizations must not only address behavioral changes but also overcome technical challenges involving systems integration, data architecture, and interoperability.

Journal Title

Journal of Innovation & Knowledge

Journal ISSN

2444-569X

Volume

10

Issue

5

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1016/j.jik.2025.100759

Comments

This article received funding through Kennesaw State University's Faculty Open Access Publishing Fund, supported by the KSU Libraries and KSU Office of Research.

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