What is Digital Transformation?

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All businesses are going through digital transformation processes or will do so in the coming years, but what does Digital Transformation mean and what are its implications for companies, managers, customers and employees? Prof. Terence Tse, Academic Director of the MSc in Digital Transformation Management & Leadership, explains it all.

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TSE Terence
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ESCP Business School

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