IT, merely a facilitation infrastructure a few years ago, has now transformed into a cornerstone that enables business continuity during unfavorable business environments. It’s also fascinating how the mindset of organizations and people towards digital transformation has transformed, thanks to the benefits ranging from business continuity to ease of working and collaboration capabilities. The business world has seen more digital change in the past few years than in the whole previous decade. Digital Documentation of Documents has been a crucial part of this leap. The further development of the ERP ecosystem has been a catalyst for this change. ERP

ecosystem has been a catalyst for this change. ERP solutions are now very advanced and can support almost any business function – at a large scale, from back-end functions like accounting, HR, procurement, and manufacturing to front-end functions like salesforce & marketing automation.

However, academia can’t stand as a spectator in this revolution. Digital transformation must hit the university corridors worldwide. The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Warangal sets an example by taking a significant step towards modernizing administrative operations by launching an e-office file system. Developed by the National Informatics Centre, a pivotal agency of the Government of India, this system is designed to enhance governance through heightened accountability and transparency. The inauguration of the e-office by Director Bidyadhar Subudhi marks a commendable move towards a paperless office environ-ment, reflecting NIT-Warangal's commitment to embracing digital solutions that streamline processes and promote sustainable practices. We dedicate this yearly special issue to the prestigious alumni of NIT-Warangal. Do let us know your thoughts.