1、The Virtual EnterpriseThe Cognitive Enterprise in a virtual worldResearch InsightsTechnology is transforming the business models of enterprises across the globe,creating new opportunities for growth and fresh benchmarks of cost and efficiency.The ability to apply AI,automation,blockchain,the Interne

2、t of Things,5G,cloud,and quantum computing at scale has made the promise of Cognitive Enterprises real.As we place this revolution in the context of an increasingly virtual world,we see even more power arising from the ecosystems,digital workflows,and networked organizations that are made possible.T

3、he Virtual Enterprise is emerging,supported by a“Golden Thread”of value that animates the enterprise and binds ecosystem participants.1The Virtual Enterprise Mark FosterSenior Vice PresidentIBM ServicesTechnology is transforming the business models of enterprises across the globe,creating new opport

4、unities for growth and fresh benchmarks of cost and efficiency.The ability to apply AI,automation,blockchain,the Internet of Things,5G,cloud,and quantum computing at scale has made the promise of Cognitive Enterprises real.As we place this revolution in the context of an increasingly virtual world,w

5、e see even more power arising from the ecosystems,digital workflows,and networked organizations that are made possible.The Virtual Enterprise is emerging,supported by a“Golden Thread”of value that animates the enterprise and binds ecosystem participants.Over the past few years,we have moved toward a

6、 tipping point where enterprises across the world have looked to leverage technology holistically to transform their business models.We have seen digital transformation move from the front or edge of the organization to deep into the core.At the same time,technologies such as AI,automation,Internet