Digitalization is a central challenge for companies and managers. But how can small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) become digital? With the d.quarks developed by digital experts Carsten Hentrich and Michael Pachmajer from PwC; they are building blocks for digital change. A d.quark describes a capability that a company must organize, acquire, and develop in order to realize digital business models. They are particles that each contribute to accelerating digital transformation within companies. In d.quarksX, the authors present a selection of the ten most important d.quarks that companies can use to speed up their digital transformation journey. The authors are directors in consulting at PwC, where they are responsible for the consulting focus on digital transformation in the client segment of family businesses and SMEs.