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August 2015 Vol. 52 No. 12

This important, technical book by a guru in the field is a fine contribution to the understanding of the transformation of organizations into digital enterprises.  Arguing that the digital transformation will result in faster, more accurate, and more efficient decisions—and higher profits—the author provides expert analysis of why leaders of organizations must create a digital culture—or fail.  Through his analysis, Wang explains how to lead, grow, and compete in this revolutionary age.  Examples are provided throughout the book, along with case studies of a wide assortment of companies.  Throughout, the author emphasizes the importance of delegation of authority, trust, and teamwork to create breakthrough products and compete successfully.  Going digital also means changing the way organizations operate: selection and incentive systems must be scrutinized as well as organizations' structures and budgets.  Wang indicates that the organizations most likely to succeed are the ones with market leaders (and followers) who move fast, not the cautious adopters who move slowly or the reactors who resist change.  This book should be read by CEOs, managers, professors, and graduate students of business, computer science, mathematics, and engineering.

--D. W. Huffmire, emeritus, University of Connecticut

Summing Up: Recommended. Graduate students, faculty, and practitioners.