摘要:The article defines the goals of digital transformation of companies, highlights the main distinctive elements of digitalization of enterprises, and classifies the factors that affect the speed of digital transformation. The authors assessed the level of digital economy development in Russia, Ukraine and developed countries over the period of 2007-2020 according to the International Digital Economy and Society Index (I-DESI) as well as the Global Innovation Index (GII). The change in the ranking of individual countries according to the GII is presented, top ten leading countries in each group are identified. The authors compare the most popular innovative technological trends, present the expected payback periods for investments in digital solutions in Russia and the world, determine the barriers that hinder the development of digitalization in companies. The analysis carried out shows that against the background of a significant slowdown in the global economic growth, there are concerns about a reduction in R&D, venture capital and intellectual property.