Formula 4.0 for Digital Transformation

Many books have been written about Digital Transformation, but so far nobody has been able to define a real good pragmatic framework for success, until this book is released. In my experience as CIO of large corporations, I can only testify that we need to a holistic framework for digital transformation; we need a clear guide, cookbook for success. This book is a big step forward to such guide. It contains true pragmatic approaches that can be applied very widely. To those who are trying to crack the digital transformation nut, FORMUL 4.0 framework as defined in this book is recipe to sure shot success and is worth your reading time!

-- Erik Verrijssen, Chief Information Officer, Sanofi

Over the last several years as the Chief Information Officer for Essar Oil UK and some of the other industries, I have come across many enterprises and individuals who spoke about digital transformation - most of the time it was about technology and less about business drivers. Business demand drives digital transformation and not vice versa - this is the most important point which every industry expert need to understand when they bring digital transformation agenda to their customers. Mr. Upadrista has been spot-on to this concept in the book which he named as "Formula 4.0 for Digital Transformation". If you are looking for a capability with the breadth and depth of business and technology to make your enterprises successful in digital transformation, there is no better person than Mr. Upadrista and a model than Formula 4.0 to lead you to success.

-- Raahil Burhaani, Chief Information Officer, Essar Oil (UK) Limited

Before reading the book produced by Mr. Venkatesh Upadrista, I was not convinced that a single methodology exists in the market that can guide an enterprise in their digital transformation journey. Mr. Upadrista has since proved me wrong with his unique methodology on digital transformation, which he calls Formula 4.0. Few people are as well qualifies as Mr. Upadrista to help organizations understand and successfully navigate the challenges of digital transformation. My advice to all chief executives who aspire to excel in their business using technology: read this book, study its lessons. Take its advice to heart. There is no better guide than Mr. Venkatesh Upadrista to show the way to digital transformation success.

-- Satyanarayana Murthy, Advisor to President, Microsoft

Venkatesh Upadrista has written a book that outlines the practical approaches that any successful digital transformation will need. Venkat has created a work full of insights, techniques, and practical examples. Taken together, they represent all of the core skills that a leader needs to drive a transformation that is successful, enduring, and joyful. I wish I’d had this book to learn from when I started out as a CIO. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I have.

-- Simon Hollins, Group CIO, Informa PLC (Retired)

Formula 4.0 is a powerful methodology for enterprises to embark on their digital transformation journey. Mr Venkatesh Upadrista provides a unique way to think about how business and technology need to come together and create value. The book proves to be a great guide for enterprises thriving to reinvent themselves using digital & is a must read for everyone who wants to do business differently using the power of technology.

-- Julia Sattel, Senior Expert, Travel IT & Advisor for Airlines and Mobility