V. Aligning Business Solutions and Business Requirements for Digital Transformation – Case Research

Uroš Zabukovšek, PhD, successfully defended his doctoral dissertation 2025 at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor. He has held leading IT positions across various industries and is currently the Director of IT and Insurance Technology at Vzajemna. He has co-authored four scientific articles, one scientific monograph, and four book chapters and has participated in several academic and professional conferences. His doctoral research focused on aligning IT and business strategy (BITA) and its impact on corporate sustainability and organisational performance.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: uros.zabukovsek1@student.si

Dr. Simona Sternad Zabukovšek is a professor of E-business and Information Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor. Her research covers business process reengineering, business information systems (ERP, CRM), e-business models, digital transformation, and user acceptance of IT/IS. She also examines e-learning versus blended learning in organisations. Her work recently focused on integrating artificial intelligence into business processes to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: simona.sternad@um.si

Dr. Samo Bobek is a professor of E-business and Information Management at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Maribor, where he also serves as head of the E-business Department. His research focuses on e-business, digitalisation, IT/IS governance, information management, business process reengineering, and the implementation of business solutions. In recent years, he has expanded his work to include the role of artificial intelligence in business, mainly how AI can drive innovation and improve decision-making processes.

Maribor, Slovenia. E-mail: samo.bobek@um.si