This document discusses distributed SQL databases and their role in enabling digital transformations. It provides an overview of 451 Research as a leading IT research and advisory company. It then discusses how enterprises are increasingly pursuing digital transformation strategies to improve customer experience and cut costs. Distributed SQL databases are well-suited for digital transformations as they provide SQL capabilities with horizontal scalability, ACID guarantees, and a masterless architecture ideal for cloud environments. Systems of record are becoming integrated with new systems of engagement and intelligence through digital transformation initiatives.