Enabling a Sustainable Digital Transformation
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https://doi.org/10.52428/27888991.v6i9.1192Keywords:
sustainability, digital transformationAbstract
This paper explores the critical intersections between digital transformation and sustainable development, proposing an integrated framework for achieving sustainable digital transformation that combines technological advancement with environmental management. The study begins by defining sustainable digital transformation as an integrated approach that takes into account environmental, economic, and social perspectives.
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