Building Intelligent Enterprises by leveraging the emerging and next-generation technologies to accelerate the adoption of digital transformation The speed of innovation and emerging IT technologies are changing at a very fast pace and enterprises are eager to join the digital revolution so they can stand above the competition and succeed as the enterprise of tomorrow. This book is an attempt to make the enterprise intelligent by providing the path to digital transformation and the adoption of new IT methods, tools and technologies. This book has been organized to cover the following topics: Digital Transformation, Design Thinking, Agile, DevOps, Robotic Process Automation, Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Drones, Augmented and Virtual Reality, 3D Printing, Big Data, Analytics, Cloud Computing, APIs, and SAP Leonardo. No prior knowledge of any technical coding or language is necessary to understand the content of this book. End-to-end storyline to accelerate the enterprise’s digital transformation journey - How an enterprise can stay relevant, compete, and perform in the digital economy - How to leverage these technologies to build intelligent enterprises - Understand and apply the emerging technologies across key business processes - Industry-specific Use Cases for all technologies as a reference point to build the business case for implementation The book is very well suited towards the C-Suite executives, both IT and business leaders, directors and managers, project managers, solution architects, and all professionals who have an interest and desire to keep up-to-date with the latest technological trends, looking for a career change, want to help enterprise adapt and onboard the digital roadmap, or have an agenda to digitize key processes within the enterprise to make it intelligent. Businesses that hope to survive and grow must join the digital revolution. But the digital revolution is different in kind from all past business upheavals. Instead of adopting a single new business practice or making a one-time change, businesses now must undergo a complete upheaval of their structure in order to keep pace with a continual and quickening stream of new technologies. This means learning how to adapt and build a forward-thinking IT approach into the very DNA of the organization. In other words, businesses require a digital transformation. New digital technologies from cloud computing to the blockchain help customers connect to businesses, enable product innovation, and unlock efficiencies in every area of business operations. Digital Transformation: Building Intelligent Enterprises is a business leader's guide to all of the key tech tools available today. Not every firm needs to implement every technology out there. This book is excellent for managers and executives with an interest in identifying the technologies that will be most effective and valuable for their unique situations. With theoretical background and implementation guidelines on everything from artificial intelligence to 3D printing, readers can make their enterprises more flexible, more competitive, and more strategic in a tech-ready world. The benefits of new IT extend to every corner of an enterprise. Increased efficiency, innovation, revenue growth, and agility are at stake. However, it can be difficult for business managers and C-suite executives, whose expertise lies in realms outside technology, to understand the implementation steps needed to leverage IT tools and capture their potential value. Readers of Digital Transformation will overcome this hurdle as they learn how and why to integrate DevOps, agile business processes, and digital infrastructure. For leaders who are unsure where to begin in revolutionizing their enterprises, and for those who need a roadmap to the technological future, this book is an excellent starting point. It's time to build a smart business New disruptive technologies are emerging constantly. The pace of change is humbling to those of us who thought building a website was enough to "go digital." Now we have to consider big data, artificial intelligence, and other IT tools that, we are told, can exponentially increase our growth and value. Digital Transformation: Building Intelligent Enterprises is a one-stop-shop for executives and managers ready to integrate high-tech solutions into business structure. This book covers all the tech you need to know, helps you determine which tools are relevant to your needs, and guides you through building an agile enterprise to enhance resilience today and in the future. You'll learn how to transform your organization with essential technologies and resources, including: The Internet of Things - Virtual reality - Big data and analytics - Blockchain - Cloud computing - Design thinking - Robotics - DevOps - Artificial intelligence - Machine learning - Agile - Drones - 3D Printing - APIs - SAP Leonardo Digital Transformation c