Digital transformation of society as a necessary condition for its innovative development

Abstract

Keywords: information, information technology, digitalization, innovations, transformation,integration, standardization, strategic directions
 It is substantiated that thedigitalization of the economy in today's conditions significantly affects the livelihoods of both enterprises and the population. It is the use of information technology that isthe basis of the digital economy.The significant impact of the use of information technology on the daily life of thepopulation of the countries of the world, regions, and the effectiveness of business entitiesbased on automation, mechanization, and robotics has been proved. It is establishedthat the digital transformation concerns all spheres of activity of the world'seconomies. It is reflected that digital transformation in the context of globalizationare the main factors in improving the efficiency of the world's economies, creating servicesand products of higher quality and value, etc.Statistics show that the highest level of use of information technology in domesticcompanies that provide financial, educational services; communication services, logistics.At the same time, in some sectors of the economy, the intensity of automation, robotics,and the use of digital technologies is very low.Analysis of different stages and models of the transformation of economic processestakes place in different countries according to forced or gradual models, focus onvarious technologies and programs. The assessment of the main indicators of digitalizationof the countries of the world showed that they can be found: internet coverage;the share of e-commerce in retail trade; the share of society that uses innovative informationtechnologies in all spheres of activity.It is substantiated that by 2025, digital transformation will affect all spheres of lifeof most countries of the world. It is established that the development of the digitaleconomy is inextricably linked with the formation of an innovative and informationsociety. Furthermore, it was demonstrated that the basis of digital transformation isbased on the development of innovative information technologies, which are aimed atincreasing the quality of services and showing the productivity of work. The goals andstrategic directions of digital transformation are highlighted. The advantages anddisadvantages of digitalization of the Ukrainian economy are summarized.