FROM CLOUD-FIRST TO CLOUD-SMART: THE NEW RULES OF DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

Ashish Kasi of Sabre on why ROI must evolve, interoperability must lead, and technology partners must act as true co-innovators.

- By Shrikanth G

Digital transformation is no longer about scale – it's about smart execution. In this interaction with Dataquest, Ashish Kasi, VP - Software Engineering at Sabre, explains why ROI must be redefined, why interoperability is the new performance metric, and how technology partners are stepping up as co-innovators in driving measurable value.

How has digital transformation strategy been redefined in today's business landscape?

Digital transformation has undergone a fundamental reset. Organisations have moved from technology-led initiatives to business-outcome-driven strategies, where transformation is measured not just by systems deployed, but by value delivered. In today's economy, every engineering decision must be based on whether it makes us more resilient, more efficient, or more competitive.

What do you see as the toughest challenge for enterprises driving transformation?