I. Digital transformation of Slovenia
and
its reference vision
O
verall
digitalisation
of
our
business
and
international environment; therefore, collaboration
everyday living environment, sharp increases in
with several international institutions has been
big data, the so-called Internet of Things, where a
strengthened.
growing number of devices that surround us
communicate
among
themselves,
as
well
In recent time, Slovenia has unified its strengths into
as
a common story, perfectly described by our slogan:
change business models, present us with huge daily
“Slovenia, a green reference country in digital
challenges which cannot be understood otherwise
Europe.”
than as a beginning of a new radical change of all
This
slogan
underlines
commitment
towards the country’s identity, respect of the
business and social systems.
environment, and social and other values which
In such an environment full of dynamic and
guarantee a high quality of life: commitment not
fundamental changes in life and business, Slovenia
only towards the discovery, but mostly towards the
can be presented as a success story, since it
implementation of new technologies in social
possesses some of the most important qualities
systems makes Slovenia a reference country – a
essential for succeeding in the aforementioned
model for other countries. At the same time,
conditions: its environment infrastructure is well
Slovenia insists on international collaboration policy
organised, public services are efficient and stable,
with full understanding of the completely altered
political situation focuses on development, there
digital environment which has an impact on all
are
aspects of our lives.
a
number
of
innovative
individuals
and
businesses, the educational system is of high-quality,
It has been stressed, in the basic understanding of
the research activity is diverse, and the non-
digital transformation, that practically everything
governmental sector very active. As a right-sized
that happens in the “real world” carries some sort of
country, Slovenia is in close contact with the
a digital imprint.
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