The consultancy trainings of DDX Digital Transformation Evaluation Model, developed by TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE to contribute to the digital transformation of enterprises, started. The opening of the training took place with the speeches of Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology, Hasan Basri Kurt, President of KOSGEB, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yozgatlıgil, Vice President of TÜBİTAK, and İsmail Doğan, Institute Director of TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE.
Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Deputy Minister of Industry and Technology, stated that "Digital transformation has become a necessity rather than a choice for our companies in order to increase their competitiveness and survive" and continued his speech as follows:
"For companies, the digital transformation journey means stepping into a long and uncertain journey. Obstacles such as high-cost projects, the need for human resources, and the inability to determine where to start digital transformation are among the most important problems faced by our companies. It is only possible for our SMEs to successfully realize this journey with assessment tools that take into account the factors specific to our country, designed for them and a roadmap specific to them.
For this purpose, TÜBİTAK TÜSSİDE developed a "Digital Transformation Assessment Model", which is planned to be widely implemented across the country, based on the "Digital Transformation Assessment Tool" prepared by Boğaziçi University at the beginning of the process. We first applied this model to the companies in Manisa Organized Industrial Zone. In line with the results of the pilot study, we improved the model implementation processes. We quickly created a structure that would allow this tool to be applied to SMEs across Turkey. We enriched our model with a road map, additional reporting and analysis modules.
We are launching this training program today in order to train the human resources that will ensure the implementation of the model across the country. With this program, our businesses will start their digital transformation projects and will be able to apply for support for their needs when necessary. As the Ministry, we will be with them at every point they need."
KOSGEB President Hasan Basri Kurt pointed out that the program will provide important data on the needs of SMEs in Turkey in the digitalization process. Referring to the development process of the DDX Model, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Yozgatlıgil, Vice President of TÜBİTAK, expressed his satisfaction with the intense interest in the training program.
The trainings, which will continue until July 3, will be supported by company applications and case studies. The 96-hour trainings will cover Digital Transformation Technologies and Application Examples, Digital Transformation Assessment Tool and Roadmap, and Consultant Skills. The consultancy services to be offered to businesses by the participants who successfully complete the training will be supported by KOSGEB within the scope of the cooperation.
