Survive and Thrive in an Era of Mass Extinction
What happens when one of Silicon Valley’s originals, Tom Siebel (founder of Siebel Systems), takes on the forces reshaping business and government? You get Digital Transformation, a clear-eyed look at the technologies redefining the global economy.
Siebel writes from the front lines. As a pioneer of enterprise software, he has not only witnessed multiple waves of disruption, he has helped lead them. Now, he focuses on four converging technologies that are changing how we make decisions, run organizations, and power infrastructure: elastic cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things (IoT). Each is powerful on its own. Together, they form a digital superstorm.
This book isn’t about tech jargon or future-gazing theory. It is a practical, accessible guide for leaders in both the private and public sectors. Siebel explains the implications of these technologies in plain language, and he challenges readers to think differently about how they operate in an increasingly digital world.
Drawing on real examples from companies like 3M, Shell, Enel, and the U.S. Department of Defense, Siebel shows how leading organizations are using AI and IoT not just to improve efficiency, but to completely reimagine their operations. The result is significant competitive advantage and long-term resilience.
Digital Transformation is more than a business book. It is a blueprint for staying relevant. For business executives, it offers a strategic lens on where to invest and how to lead. For policymakers, it presents a path to modernizing institutions that often lag behind the private sector.
If you are trying to future-proof your organization, this book will help you move past the buzzwords and focus on what truly matters. This is not about making small changes to keep up. It is about navigating one of the most profound shifts since the rise of the internet and coming out ahead.