Digitization Challenge

November 18, 2016

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Choose a company that provides an interesting example of how digital transformation has created opportunities or challenges for business and operating models. A business model defines how a business differentiates itself by creating and capturing value. An operating model defines how that business delivers on that promise. Describe how the organization is using digital technology to develop its business model and operating model, and describe and justify what additional steps you think the organization should consider implementing. Your example can describe a positive (e.g., a success story or best practice) or negative experience (e.g., a business failure).

Note: The post for this assignment should be 600–800 words, and must conclude with a word count such as “(778 words).” Posts should not exceed 800 words.

Submitted (926)

Skyworks Solutions: The Technology in Everyone’s IPhone That Will Change the Future
Brad Welch
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 4:28 pm
The entire world as we know it is about to change...
Automation and Asteroids: How Rio Tinto is Changing the Future of Mining
Nick G
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:14 pm
When you can remotely operate an autonomous mine from pit-to-port, the sky is no longer the limit
Currenc-E: M-Pesa Transforms Kenyan Economy
David Chan
Last modified on November 20, 2016 at 11:34 am
Lauded as one of Africa’s greatest innovations, M-Pesa has revolutionized consumer spending in Kenya by introducing consumers to safe and reliable banking at a low cost.
Digitization in Video Games: Taking Advantage of Gamers
ADW
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 3:58 pm
No Man's Sky release shows the potential pitfalls associated with digitization of game publishing and content distribution.
Grow through Acquisition or Organically? A Government Services Contractor Enters Tech
Dan Routh
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:48 pm
It’s a frequent dilemma in corporate strategy.  A company knows it wants to expand to a new business area – but how? Should the company look to make an acquisition to enter the space?  Or would it be better to [...]
Thinking of getting a connected Tesla? Beware the risks.
Alan
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 5:57 pm
As you enter the connected world of cars, be sure you understand the dangers!
Artificial Intelligence: The Future of Medicine?
EIO
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 5:52 pm
Will doctors— one of the most highly trained professionals— become obsolete?
Where the Rubber Meets the Road – Literally
Alison
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:23 pm
As the automotive industry is in the midst of a revolution, some of the seemingly minor innovations are easily overlooked. That said, until we figure out how to commercialize a hover-car these vehicles aren’t going anywhere without wheels!
RFID Technology: Key to Success for La Tavola
NS
Last modified on November 20, 2016 at 8:27 am
La Tavola Fine Linen Rental has become a leading provider of scale, and RFID technology has played a major role in its success.
Education Content in a Digital Age
sarah_me
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 6:09 pm
Book publishing to educational technology - yay or nay?
Activision Blizzard: It’s a New Era of Interactive Entertainment
Chris
Last modified on November 19, 2016 at 7:26 pm
One video game company is riding the wave of digital transformation to introduce its long-adored franchises to new audiences around the world.
BMW – Drive now, analyze later?
JM_HBS
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 7:16 pm
Car sharing is disrupting the automotive industry. BMW has established car sharing company DriveNow in 2011 which quickly gained substantial market share in Europe and is expanding to the US now. Should BMW be more active in its digitization efforts [...]
The next quantum leap and the end of business as we know it
Mark Rosa
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:50 pm
Still unknown to many, physics is bringing the digital future of business and organizations to us sooner than we think. Are we ready?
Naraffar – 24×7, Unmanned,, Swedish convenience Store; Is customer self-service the new model in retail?
Tarunika Tolani
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 3:50 pm
Have you ever felt the frustration of scrambling to the grocery store only to find that its shut? Or had to suffer through long lines at the postal depot to collect your Amazon delivery that you weren’t home in time [...]
KUVO – Connecting The Global Dance Music Industry
Izkandar
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 10:51 pm
Pioneer DJ, a manufacturer of DJ decks and mixers, has launched a cloud based platform to connect club patrons, nightclubs and DJs, potentially positioning itself to serve as an intelligence platform for the dance music community.
Fidelity vs. the Robots: The War for Millennials
mmd
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:01 pm
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest investment managers, is being challenged by robo advisors, start-ups focused on digital investment solutions, for the investment business of millennials. In response, Fidelity embraced digitization to remain competitive. Who will win: Fidelity or [...]
John Lewis: the omni-channel integration leader in the UK
jklim
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 2:48 pm
John Lewis is not like any other traditional bricks and mortar retailer you know. The 150 years old company, owned by its 90,000 employees, managed to successfully transform itself over the years to keep up with constantly changing market trends [...]
M-Pesa: Providing Banking Services to the Unbanked
Nichols
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 3:26 pm
Revolutionizing banking in Kenya
Big data analytics, a powerful force for good or evil?
Dcarpenter
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:39 pm
With an ever-increasing amount of data generated by the internet of things, the most interesting questions about the digital transformation involve how we will use this data, and will it ultimately be used for good or evil?
Love and other Drugs: How mPharma is making it easier to get prescriptions
Tuyee
Last modified on November 18, 2016 at 5:03 pm
Today, Africa has 15 doctors per 100,000 inhabitants and 62% of the population live in rural areas where access to medical facilities is extremely difficult [1]. To further exacerbate the situation, the Sub-Saharan African Region suffers more than 24% of [...]
GE’s Quirky Idea
Kerrin
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 4:56 pm
GE partnered, invested in, and shared patents with Quirky, a community-led invention platform. The goal was to enable everyday consumers to access connected devices. Would opening GE's patent portfolio to the masses create value for GE, Quirky, and consumers?
“Mom, Dad, I’m bored!” – How Digitization affects our Children’s Education?
Orly A
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 7:11 am
What is the role of a teacher in a world where elementary school students can find answers to all their questions in one click? What a technology giant like Google has to offer to young students and their educators in [...]
Politics in India: The Social Media Elections
Divyang Arora
Posted on November 18, 2016 at 2:37 pm
The elections in 2014 were won online
Football on your phone
AJR
Posted on November 17, 2016 at 11:00 pm
How the NFL is digitizing itself to stay relevant for millennials
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