Abstract
The change in information technologies and the dependency on them are increasing. It deeply affects business and social life, especially in areas such as communication, production, business, marketing, and reporting. Nowadays, it seems impossible to avoid digital transformation. Developments in information and communication technologies offer various opportunities for change. Individuals or institutions that use, follow, and lead these developments will be one step ahead of the competition. Institutions that transform the processes of doing business from end to end in a controlled manner will find a place for themselves in the future. Otherwise, they will not be able to continue their existence. Within the scope of this information, the aim of this study is to reveal where Turkey is in the process of digital transformation. In the study, the studies carried out within the scope of digital transformation in Turkey were examined. The developments in digital transformation in the world and Turkey according to the indices have been evaluated.
TopResearch Methodology
In this section, a literature review, one of the qualitative research methods, was used. In addition, in a systematic approach, the developments in digital transformation in Turkey were evaluated within the scope of review, classification, and discussion method. Qualitative research techniques were used. What are the developments in the field of digital transformation in Turkey? Where is Turkey in digital transformation? A broad comprehensive literature review was conducted within the scope of the research questions. In the digital transformation indices, the situation of other countries in the world has been examined and the situation of Turkey in digital transformation has been tried to be revealed.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Digital Transformation: It is the fundamental changes in the way of doing business of institutions or organizations, the living standards and processes of individuals and societies.
Transformation: It is the development and changes in every field.
Digitization: The inclusion of all kinds of objects in the digital network using information and communication technologies.
Digital Data: Any data that is produced, collected, stored, and transmitted as a natural result of digitization.
Information Technology: It is all of the systems formed by the use of computer and communication technologies together.