Just as people no longer say we live in the “age of electricity,” the days of labelling things as “digital” are numbered. Very soon, advanced, data-driven digital technologies will be so ubiquitous that they’ll no longer be a differentiator.
According to the Accenture Technology Vision 2019 report, we’re entering a post-digital world which will require using powerful new technologies to innovate business models, personalize experiences for customers and customize products, services — and even people’s surroundings — on demand. And creating networks of external partners will be critical for success.
Cyberthreats in the age of ecosystems
The opportunities for businesses in this post-digital world are huge, but so too are the risks — particularly when it comes to cybersecurity. Already, the rise of ecosystem business models is amplifying the cyber-risk profile of the companies involved. In a world where businesses are connected and interdependent, an attack on one is an attack on all. A security breach can quickly escalate through the ecosystem to potentially affect an entire industry. Enterprises are no longer victims — they’re vectors.
Consider high-profile incidents…
