Digitization Vs.

Digitalization

Digitization is the process of converting information from a physical format into a digital
one.

For example: John scans a signed NDA and saves this scan as a PDF. He then saves
this PDF to his C drive.

Digitalization is the process of leveraging digitisation to improve business processes.

For example: Jane scans a signed NDA and saves this scan as a PDF. She then
uploads this PDF to the cloud so she can access the NDA anytime and anywhere.

Digitization is the representation of an object, image, sound, document or signal (usually

an analog signal) by generating a series of numbers that describe a discrete set of its
points or samples, digitizing simply means the conversion of analog source material into
a numerical format while Digitalization is the application of digitized materials.

Digitization is an act that may enable digitalization but the latter always requires the
former. Digitalization is completely dependent on the digitalized materials. Without
digitized analog source materials, there would be nothing to apply with hence, no
technological development.

Digitalization is more likely to be associated with business and its processes. According
to the Gartner Glossary “the use of digital technologies to change a business model and
provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities; it is the process of moving to a
digital business.” With this definition, Digitalization is maximizing the use of digital
information to gather efficiency and effectivity. It always leans towards the possibility of
garnering more revenue and being adverse for higher-earning opportunities.

In conclusion, Digitization and Digitalization are processes that makes all of us digitally
literate. Without these two, we wouldn’t be able to assess the present and move to the
future. There may be unique differences between these two terms but they are both
inclined at making our life more convenient and efficient.

References.
 https://www.coresystems.net/blog/difference-between-digitization-digitalization-
and-digital-transformation
 https://workingmouse.com.au/innovation/digitisation-digitalisation-digital-
transformation
 https://news.sap.com/2016/05/digitization-vs-digitalization-wordplay-or-world-
view/