Digital transformation survive and thrive in an era of mass extinction

Advance Praise for Digital Transformation “Tom Siebel’s Digital Transformation should alarm every CEO and government leader about the simultaneous arrival of an existential technological threat—and an historic opportunity A must-read for every leader in business and government.” —Robert M Gates, Former U.S Secretary of Defense “Siebel explains why business evolution is speeding up, ushering in a new era of real-time data analysis and prediction Digital Transformation is a toppriority read for CEOs and boards.” —Rich Karlgaard, Publisher and Futurist, Forbes “Digital technology is changing the world with breath-taking speed In a clearly written book that combines market-tested experience and piercing insight, Tom Siebel provides leaders with the advice they need to guide organizations.” —Christopher L Eisgruber, President, Princeton University “With great panache, Tom Siebel provides readers with an insightful insider’s guide to the risks and opportunities posed by the confluence of four technologies: cloud computing, big data, the internet of things, and artificial intelligence It should be essential reading for decision-makers within any public or private organization that hopes to navigate the challenges posed by digital transformation with clarity and vision.” —Anantha P Chandrakasan, Dean of the School of Engineering, MIT “In Digital Transformation, Tom Siebel describes how the disruptive technologies of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, big data, and the internet of things are propelling massive changes in how nations, industries, and corporations function Throughout the book, he offers valuable advice to corporations and individuals working in this transforming landscape.” —Robert J Zimmer, President, University of Chicago “Tom Siebel describes the monumental importance of the ongoing digital transformation in historical context by way of compelling examples, at a level that can be easily understood by anyone broadly familiar with business or the tech industry Digital Transformation is an excellent introduction to an important topic.” —Zico Kolter, Assistant Professor, Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University “Tom Siebel provides a cogent and accessible explanation of this new generation of information technologies, and he gives a clear account of the specific nature of its disruptive effect upon commerce and government This book is an essential roadmap for leaders in business and government.” —Richard Levin, 22nd President of Yale University “Bracingly written and vigorously argued, his book is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the revolutionary technological changes transforming our world.” —Carol Christ, Chancellor, University of California, Berkeley “Tom Siebel, long-time IT visionary, has demonstrated via his pioneering company C3.ai that AI can positively transform a breathtaking array of sectors He convincingly explains how AI, if we ensure security, privacy, and ethical implementation, will improve the security and health of the planet and all its inhabitants.” —Emily A Carter, Dean, School of Engineering, Princeton University “Siebel more than makes the case for why transformation is imperative— presenting the world-changing opportunities and challenges jointly brought about by cloud computing, big data, IoT, and AI.” —Ian A Waitz, Vice Chancellor, MIT “Tom Siebel chose a deceiving title for his latest work This book is really about our ability to predict the future We are all mesmerized by our future and this explains why it is such a fascinating read.” —Francesco Starace, CEO, Enel “After four decades as a thought leader as well as a very successful entrepreneur, Tom Siebel has gathered in this fascinating book the knowledge that every executive should have on all critical digital technologies: big data, IoT, the cloud, and of course, AI.” —Isabelle Kocher, CEO, ENGIE “A must-read for any CEO trying to navigate the digital age maze Tom’s personal digital success and clear explanations about how it works and how to it as a CEO make this a compelling study for CEOs.” —Dave Cote, Chairman and CEO, Honeywell (Retired) “Digital Transformation is an essential read for those in charge of today’s economic, political, and social systems, and a call to action for those who will look after our world’s safe and prosperous future.” —Andreas Cangellaris, Vice Chancellor and Provost, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign “This book is a compelling read for those of us who may not be deep into the technology but are trying to reshape businesses and industries Tom is one of those unique individuals who has the credibility and experience to speak to both.” —Tilak Subrahmanian, Vice President, Energy Efficiency, Eversource Energy “Tom Siebel is, simply said, one of Silicon Valley’s most outstanding entrepreneurs and leaders His new book offers a seminal description of the profound technologies that are colliding today, and that offer remarkable opportunities for those entrepreneurs and leaders who act passionately and swiftly.” —Jim Breyer, Founder and CEO, Breyer Capital “Following Tom Siebel’s journey into the amazing digital world is both fascinating and threatening He helps you see the coming challenges and offers a way to manage them as opportunities.” —Fabio Veronese, Head of ICT Infrastructure & Networks Solution Center, Enel “In this remarkable book, Tom Siebel is taking us through the dynamics of high tech from the Cambrian explosion to the latest developments of machine learning and AI This deliberate long-term historical perspective is giving us the keys to understand in depth the industry that propels the world into the 21st century.” —Yves Le Gélard, Chief Digital Officer and Group CIO, ENGIE “This is a brilliant, rigorous, and visionary analysis of the dramatic and disruptive impact of digital transformation on our post-industrial society With his unique talent and experience, Tom Siebel has captured and clearly outlined the main challenges of the technology transition that we are facing.” —Marco Gilli, Rector (Ret.) and Professor of Electrical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino; “Scientific Attaché” at the Embassy of Italy in the USA “Tom Siebel’s Digital Transformation is a marvelous and timely book The author’s historical placement of the subject and his thorough grasp of the capabilities of next generation digital technology make for an excellent read.” —Tim Killeen, President, University of Illinois “This book will force you to think about the effects of digital transformation on your business and will change your perspective.” —Cristina M Morgan, Vice Chairman, Technology Investment Banking, J.P Morgan “Tom brilliantly surveys the tectonic forces at work and persuasively expresses the urgency with which industry CEOs and policymakers must adapt to this new reality or become extinct.” —Brien J Sheahan, Chairman and CEO, Illinois Commerce Commission “Everyone talks about digital transformation, and here is our chance to actually understand and execute it well.” —Jay Crotts, Chief Information Officer, Royal Dutch Shell “Tom Siebel envisions a world in which the risks are as great as the rewards, a world transformed by technologies equipped with the freedom and force of mind His book is both an inspiration and a warning To ignore it is to make a serious mistake.” —Lewis H Lapham, Editor, Lapham’s Quarterly; Former Editor, Harper’s Magazine “Few people are as well-suited to bring together the business, technical, and historical perspective that Tom so cogently weaves together I recommend this book to any business leader who wants to cut through the buzzwords and understand how we got to where we are today.” —Judson Althoff, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Commercial Business,Microsoft “With Digital Transformation, Tom Siebel has brilliantly provided much more than an essential survival guide for organizations in the Information Age He charts a true course for both civilian and military leaders and their teams to successfully navigate the turbulent waters of dynamic change towards much greater security and human value for global society.” —Vice Admiral Dennis McGinn, U.S Navy, Retired; Former Assistant Secretary of the Navy “The book is a must-read for any executive who needs to understand both the challenges and also the opportunities of where the world is headed during this time of frame-breaking change.” —Robert E Siegel, Lecturer, Stanford Graduate School of Business “Business is fundamentally different in the 21st century, and digital transformation is more urgent than ever The difference between thriving or becoming the next Blockbuster or Kodak is how far businesses are willing to go in setting their organization up to compete digitally Digital Transformation provides the clearest blueprint yet for leaders looking to reinvent their businesses across information technology, operations, culture, and business models.” —Aaron Levie, Co-founder and CEO, Box ... businesses across information technology, operations, culture, and business models.” —Aaron Levie, Co-founder and CEO, Box Digital Transformation: Survive and Thrive in an Era of Mass Extinction Copyright... eating away at every piece of the financial services value chain, from investment management and insurance to retail banking and payments In complex asset-intensive industries such as oil and. .. within a single organization—will bring new insights and layers to our understanding of digital transformation To be clear, digital transformation is not a series of generational changes in information