digitalisoituivat

Digitalisoituivat is the third-person plural imperfect form of the Finnish verb digitalisoitua, meaning “to become digitized.” The word denotes a change of state in which people, organizations, processes, or systems have transitioned to or reached a digital form or mode. It is used to describe a transformation rather than the act of digitizing a specific object.

In Finnish discourse, digitalisoitua often appears in discussions of digital transformation, e-government, and the modernization of services. It emphasizes the outcome of adopting digital technologies and data-driven practices, such as improved accessibility, efficiency, or interoperability. The term is commonly used about public administration, healthcare, education, and business processes that move from analog to digital operations.

Distinctions and related terms: digitalisoitua differs from digitointi or digitointi—processes that refer to the act of converting material into digital form (digitization). It is related to digitalisaatio, a broader concept describing the integration and use of digital technologies across society and the economy. In Finnish, digitalisoitua highlights a change in status toward digital conditions, while digitalisaatio describes the overarching trend and strategy.