The Morrison Government is launching a free online tool to help businesses assess their digital maturity and digitise their operations.
The Digital Ready Assessment Tool will enable business to measure and upgrade their digital capability, compare themselves against their peers, and access government support programs.
Minister for Science and Technology Melissa Price said the tool would be of considerable benefit to many businesses and continued the Government’s efforts to strengthen the digital economy.
“This tool will help businesses understand what their digital footprint is and how it compares to that of their competitors,” Minister Price said.
“This will give them much needed insights into how they can become more digitally competitive.
“The tool will include advice and guidance important to any small-to-medium sized business seeking to learn how they can use technology to increase their revenues, and to secure their digital presence and processes.
“COVID-19 has shown us that Australian businesses that are digital enabled are more easily able to adapt and are more resilient to change.
“It also showed us that digital enabled businesses were able to bounce back stronger.
“This tool will help more businesses understand how they can benefit from small but smart digital improvements in their operations.
“By doing so, they will help make our economy stronger and help grow Australia into a world leading digital economy by 2030.”
The Digital Readiness Assessment Tool takes 10 minutes to complete and will provide businesses with a report containing recommendations on improving their digital maturity.
Businesses that complete an assessment will be directed to relevant products and services, including existing grant opportunities such as the Treasury’s Digital Solutions program.
They will also be offered support via services administered by Government funded NGO website, navii.com.au.
It is recommended that businesses use the tool annually.
Visit the Digital Readiness Assessment Tool.
