DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC SYSTEMS AS THE END RESULT OF THE DIGITALIZATION PROCESS

The article is devoted to a comparative analysis of the interpretations concepts related process introducing information technologies and systems, namely: “informatization”, “digitalization” “digital transformation”. A critical assessment various approaches definitions above terms given. relevance study confirmed by fact that despite rapid penetration communication into all spheres human life activity, metho¬dological base in this area research still insufficiently developed, especially terminology. As result, there chaos interpretation their not quite correct use. purpose work. aimed at systematizing definition transformation”, differentiating these clarifying interpretations. Materials methods. In writing article, general scientific me¬thods techniques were involved: descriptive method, comparison an analogy historical structural-functional methods generalization typology, as well systematic approach. was based on materials domestic annual statistical observations field assessing level development implementation technologies, results rating countries conduc¬ted largest foreign consulting companies, agencies centers, studied methodolo¬gical theoretical overviews. articles topic order generalize systematize them. Results. presents number digital differentiation carried out, main features characteristics each them are established. Definitions nature following given: Informatization, digitization, automation, digitalization transformation proposed be considered successive meaningful stages systems technologies. At same time, socio-economic final desired result process, which qualitative leap (breakthrough) observed system most important processes (business processes) rethought restructured. Such transformations lead change business model, affecting elements system. Conclusion. advantage approach framework here isolation, but interconnection, being part reflecting essence content such complex ambiguous phenomenon transformation.