A recent debate hosted by Business Insider Polska underscored the urgent need for digital transformation among Polish companies. The discussion focused on the Krajowy System e-Faktur (KSeF), which is set to become mandatory for businesses in the coming months. Paweł Krupa, Product Manager at Comarch ERP, emphasized the importance of embracing digitalization, warning that companies risk being left behind.
The debate was prompted by the report "Digital Companies: From Vision to Implementation," which outlines key challenges faced by Polish entrepreneurs in digitalization, KSeF, and cybersecurity. The report includes analyses of the current state of digitalization in Polish businesses, expert insights, and future predictions.
Krupa noted that legal changes are encouraging companies to update their software and organizational processes. The KSeF represents a significant shift that will affect various business operations, including purchasing, sales, and accounting.
However, KSeF is not the only concern for businesses. Many companies face challenges with basic technology implementations and digitalizing their processes. According to Comarch's report on digital transformation in the SME sector, only 31% of firms have fully digitized their document flow, and 44% lack a defined purchasing strategy for IT solutions.
Barriers to digitalization often vary by company size and industry. Larger firms typically have greater awareness of digital opportunities and the resources to address these challenges, while smaller entities may feel pressured to digitize due to competitive dynamics.
Legal regulations, such as the KSeF, are viewed as catalysts for change among SMEs, transforming not only financial processes but also document management. Krupa argued that KSeF enables businesses to achieve multiple objectives simultaneously.
The debate also explored the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in business. As the market matures, business owners are becoming more selective about AI implementation. Krupa emphasized that the efficiency of solutions would significantly decline without AI tools.
Given the rise in cyberattacks on Polish companies, preventive measures are essential. Krupa highlighted the importance of maintaining robust infrastructure, such as cloud services from reliable providers. Alarmingly, only 24% of businesses back up their data in the cloud.
As cyber threats become more common, companies must prepare for potential attacks rather than question if they will be targeted. Transitioning to cloud solutions is one way businesses can safeguard against certain types of cyber threats.
The debate featured contributions from various experts, including Piotr Frankiewicz, Piotr Sankowski, and Sebastian Lasek, and was moderated by journalist Jolanta Ojczyk. The full discussion is available through Business Insider Polska.