Digitalisering

Digitalisering, or digitization, refers to the process of converting information into a digital format. This entails the transformation of physical and analog materials, such as documents, sounds, images, and processes, into a digital representation that can be easily accessed, shared, and manipulated using digital technologies.

The term encompasses a wide range of applications, from scanning paper documents to create electronic files, to the digitization of entire systems and operations, such as transitioning from paper-based workflows to online platforms. Digitalisering often aims to enhance efficiency, improve accessibility, and enable new capabilities in various sectors, including business, education, and healthcare.

While closely related to the concepts of digital transformation and the digital economy, digitalisering specifically focuses on the initial step of converting traditional forms of information into digital formats, which can then serve as the foundation for more complex processes and innovations.