As a result of the pandemic, SMBs are investing more time and money in their digital transformation efforts.

While some implemented digital capabilities for the first time as a matter of survival, others accelerated their journey to cloud adoption in order to remain nimble in light of ongoing disruption.

As businesses look to adjust to the rapidly changing environment, tech consultancy Tech Amigos and its Director, Roddy Herries, reveal these circumstances can offer small and mid-size companies opportunities for success – if they can find the right strategy for it.

Herries said: “Larger businesses typically benefit by having more time and resources to invest in their digital transformation projects.

“Over time, these businesses gain more experience, they develop greater maturity in understanding their requirements and their teams grow more competent in delivering and operating cloud-native solutions and microservice architectures.

“SMBs need to become smarter and more realistic concerning digital adoption by following a well-trodden path where possible, implementing proven and tested patterns.

“The transformation journey should be focussed and based on well-defined objectives, but also must be adaptable to the changing priorities that may arise during the course of the initiative”.

Cloud solutions provide significant benefits to companies of all sizes, however, a recent study conducted by IBM highlights that less than 10% of organisations believe their existing IT infrastructure is fully prepared to address the proliferation of cloud computing, mobile devices, social media, and data analytics.

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Herries also highlighted – “The decision to invest in cloud as part of your digital transformation should be driven by business needs and challenges at hand, although it seems increasingly hard for businesses to stay competitive without embracing cloud technologies.

“In almost all cases, the adoption of cloud technology enables your digital transformation to move at a faster pace with minimal capital expenditure compared to traditional on-premises strategies.

“In addition, cloud adoption together with great automation offers operational efficiencies and reduction of OPEX costs, freeing up cash for investment in activities that matter to the business and its customers.

“Digital transformation is not optional anymore for SMBs to remain competitive and cloud adoption is the cornerstone for any such transformation.”

Join the Conversation: Digital Transformation 2021 Summit

The process of digital transformation, need for organisational change will be a key theme at the upcoming Digital Transformation Summit on 28th October.

Now in its sixth year, the Summit has established itself as Scotland’s largest annual conference focussed on digitalisation and organisational change.

For more information on how to register a free place visit: https://www.digifutures.co.uk/