Digital Deification

Jul 13, 2026 · R&D Management

Why IT Governance, Not Technology, Drives Digital Success: ISO 38500 Deep Dive

This article explains why IT governance—not technology—is the true differentiator in digital transformation, detailing ISO 38500's Evaluate-Direct-Monitor model, four governance pillars, the governance-vs-management distinction, common governance failures in Chinese firms, and why upgrading decision structures matters more than upgrading tech stacks.