The Power of Datafication is the first major work on digitalization by Digital China's founder, Guo Wei. It encapsulates Digital China's core digitalization concepts and serves as a crucial reference and action guide for enterprises aiming to master and innovate in the digital realm.
In this book, Mr. Guo examines the essence of digitalization and the opportunities and challenges it presents for human development from the broad perspective of human civilization and technological evolution. He helps business leaders grasp the trends of the digital revolution and uncover hidden growth opportunities. The book defines digital strategy as corporate strategy and, for the first time, introduces the concept of data and cloud integration driving digital transformation, outlining the methods, pathways, and technological paradigms to inspire enterprises to create a growth flywheel in the digital era on a global scale.
The English edition of The Power of Datafication was officially published in the UK in August 2024.
Committed to the mission of Digital China, Mr. Guo Wei has dedicated over 30 years to the digital technology industry, consistently driving technological and business innovation through forward-looking theoretical research and extensive industry practice. He has explored the direction of China's digital development and has been honored with numerous awards, including the Qiushi Outstanding Youth Award in Achievement Transformation by the China Association for Science and Technology, China's Future Economic Leader, China's Top Ten Outstanding Youth, Decade's Outstanding Contributor to China's Software Industry, Top Ten Leaders in China's Software and Information Services Industry, and the 2023 Ram Charan Management Practice Award. Additionally, he has been named three times in Fortune China Top 50 Business Leaders.