Digital data, in information theory and information systems, is information represented as a string of discrete symbols each of which can take on one of only a finite number of values from some alphabet, such as letters or digits. An example is a text document, which consists of a string of alphanumeric characters.

What does digitizing data mean?

Digitization essentially refers to taking analog information and encoding it into zeroes and ones so that computers can store, process, and transmit such information. According to Gartner's IT Glossary, “Digitization is the process of changing from analog to digital form” – a definition few would disagree with.

What is the difference between Digitised and digitalised?

Digitization means to convert something into a digital format, and usually refers to encoding of data and documents. Digitalization means to convert business processes over to use digital technologies, instead of analogue or offline systems such as paper or whiteboards.