“[Digital transformation] is defined very differently per business unit you look at and their sector and their models, but overall digital acceleration has certainly propelled many businesses throughout this time, and that’s here to stay.”
-Alex Shumway-Jones, AVP Omni-Channel, AT&T Business
In this episode of Digital Transformers, we look at the need for digital acceleration in 2021 with Alex Jones, Assistant Vice President, Omni Channel, AT&T Business. From the show, learn why contactless commerce has underscored the importance of digital transformation to drive business agility and operational resilience. You should also tune in to learn about how technologies like SDWAN and 5G are critical to your supply chain.
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