going digital

[ˈɡoʊɪŋ ˈdɪdʒɪtəl]
verb phrase / gerund
transformação digital / digitalização
1. The process of converting business operations, documents, or services from analog/physical formats to digital formats using technology
The company is going digital by implementing cloud-based systems and automating their workflows.
A empresa está se digitalizando implementando sistemas baseados em nuvem e automatizando seus fluxos de trabalho.
2. Adopting digital platforms and technologies to modernize and improve efficiency in personal or professional life
More retailers are going digital to reach customers through e-commerce and mobile apps.
Mais varejistas estão adotando a transformação digital para alcançar clientes através de e-commerce e aplicativos móveis.
3. Transitioning from traditional methods to technology-based solutions for communication, storage, and business operations
After going digital, the healthcare clinic reduced paperwork and improved patient record management.
Após a digitalização, a clínica de saúde reduziu a documentação em papel e melhorou o gerenciamento de registros de pacientes.
In Brazil, 'going digital' or 'transformação digital' has become a critical business imperative, especially post-pandemic. The phrase reflects the broader shift in both corporate and government sectors toward digitalization. In the USA, the term is common in startup culture and corporate restructuring. Both markets view digital transformation as essential for competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digitalizationdigital transformationgoing onlinedigital adoptiontechnological modernization
Antonyms / Antônimos
going analogtraditional approachpaper-based systemgoing offline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transformação digital / se digitalizando
Most common usage in business and technology contexts
São Paulo
digitalização / transformação digital
Heavily used in corporate and startup environments
Rio de Janeiro
adotando digital / modernização digital
Common in tech and business sectors
Portugal
digitalização / transição digital
Similar usage to Brazil, often referred to as 'transformação digital'

Related Words

digital infrastructurecloud computinge-commerceautomationdigital strategytechnological innovation

Related Idioms & Phrases

embrace the digital revolution
jump on the digital bandwagon
digital first approach
leave paper behind
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