Digital “x”—Charting a Path for Digital-Themed Research

The authors acknowledge the sharp and constructive guidance of the senior editor and his support in shaping this paper. Appreciation also goes to the anonymous associate editor and Reviewer 1, whose comments on the first round of the paper gave the paper its current direction. In the same light, they owe Reviewer 2 and Reviewer 3 much gratitude for their constructive and encouraging comments that have proved developmental in advancing the paper to its current state. Although anonymous, the review team deserves much credit for their immense role in shaping the paper’s message. The authors also acknowledge colleagues and friends who have contributed in elevating their thinking as they developed the ideas in this paper: Nicholas Berente, Jeanne Ross, Gabriele Piccoli, Heli B, and Youngjin Yoo. Many thanks go to the participants of International Conference of Information Systems 2017 Digital x panel, Academy of Management 2019 Digital x Symposium, AoM 2019 Digital Practice Paper Development Workshop, and International Society of Professional Innovation Management 2022 Digital x panel. The authors also appreciate the insightful comments received during the presentation of the message of the paper to practitioners and at the University of Turku (Inforte), University of Manchester, Loughborough University, Leuphania University, University of Cologne, RMIT University, Deakin University, University of South Florida Tampa, Concordia University, and University of New South Wales, among others.