Managing IT Revolutions in Regulated Industries
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9262.IJAIDSML-V6I2P121Keywords:
Regulated Industries, IT Revolution Management, Compliance Automation, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity GovernanceAbstract
Statistical data, industry cases, and theoretical perspectives show how organizations must adapt to changing digital paradigms while adhering to strict regulatory frameworks that require accountability and traceability during rapid information technology revolutions in highly regulated industries. Automation's fast progress has defined the modern period, highlighting its impact on sectors and economies. The report reveals how AI, big data analytics, cloud computing, and blockchain have transformed healthcare, finance, pharmaceuticals, transport, and energy. Technology has mechanized, electrified, and digitalized production processes since the First Industrial Revolution. Gartner anticipated that 89% of regulated organizations faced substantial digital disruption challenges in 2024, needing effective governance for operational stability. The Fifth Industrial Revolution integrates robotics, cobots, and AI-driven systems to enable unprecedented human–machine cooperation. To reduce cyber risks, data breaches, and regulatory fines while managing cultural adjustments required for digital maturity, regulated industries must deploy sophisticated compliance automation technologies, robust IT infrastructures, and solid data governance policies. Automation and robotization have increased supply chain and industrial efficiency and accuracy, lowering mistakes and costs. To handle IT revolutions, regulated businesses must innovate, comply, and risk manage while investing in digital skills, according to studies.
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