Modern developments such as cloud computing, big data, the Internet of Things, and social networks are all significant factors in one of the greatest social transformations in our history. Each heavily influences the inevitable change in the way organizations relate to their customers and collaborators.

Digital transformations require a new way of thinking and organizing businesses. They also demand new styles of leadership. Today, more than ever, IT teams are at the heart of the debate in all organizations. A successful digital transformation requires them to acquire new skills that go far beyond designing, implementing, and maintaining information systems. Current IT teams must understand how to design innovative products, directly engage in defining and achieving their strategic objectives, and scale processes to the entire organization.