Digitaliseringsstatus

Digitaliseringsstatus is a term used to describe the current state of digital transformation within a system, whether that system is an organization, a municipality, a region, or a country. It combines information about technology, processes, services, and organizational culture to provide an overall picture of how digital practices are implemented and used in practice.

The concept is often used by governments, businesses, and public agencies to assess maturity, identify gaps, allocate resources, and monitor progress over time. It can form part of a broader digital strategy or be the basis for public reporting and stakeholder communication.

Common dimensions and indicators include digital infrastructure (quality and reach of networks, access to reliable connectivity); digital services and channels (availability of online services, e-government, digital customer interfaces); data governance and sharing (interoperability, data quality, openness); digital skills and workforce (digital literacy, ongoing training); security and resilience (cybersecurity readiness, incident management); and governance frameworks (policy support, funding, and coordination). Adoption of cloud services, automation, and artificial intelligence may also be tracked as part of the digitaliseringsstatus.

Methodologically, digitaliseringsstatus relies on a set of indicators and sometimes a maturity or capability model. Data are gathered from surveys, administrative records, usage analytics, and expert assessments, then synthesized into a dashboard or score that can be reported periodically, such as annually or quarterly.

Limitations include data quality and comparability, rapid technological change, and the risk of prioritizing technology for its own sake over needed organizational changes or inclusive access.