Digitalization
/ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of converting information into a digital format.
The digitalization of records improved access and storage efficiency.
- (n.) The integration of digital technologies into everyday business and legal processes.
Digitalization has transformed contract management in law firms.
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Commentary
Often confused with 'digitization,' digitalization encompasses broader organizational or procedural changes beyond mere data conversion.
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