Blockchain
Blockchain is an emerging technology that grew out of the bitcoin cryptocurrency, but is finding other uses in financial services, healthcare, government and elsewhere. Blockchain used distributed ledger technology and cryptography to create a highly secure record of transactions without centralised control. Read all the latest news and analysis about blockchain here.
The future of UK tech: Cloudy with a chance of Artificial Intelligence
The forecast for the future is in and, in typical British fashion, it looks like it's going to be cloudy. Our IT Priorities survey has revealed that organisations are planning on making the most of the cloud in the future. Download our IT Priorities results for more insights into where the IT industry is going.
News : Blockchain
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October 19, 2018
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Chinese insurance giant extends cloud service to other sectors
Ping An is opening up its cloud service to more sectors, including real estate and automotive, in its efforts to become a technology company
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October 18, 2018
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SAP Q3 2018: Cloud revenue up 39%
SAP’s Q3 2018 results show cloud revenue now at 22% of total and indicate momentum. S/4 Hana customers number 9,500
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October 16, 2018
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Carrefour kicks off blockchain food traceability drive
Using blockchain to capture data, shoppers will be able to use their smartphones to see exactly where a product on the supermarket shelf came from
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October 16, 2018
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There is more to fintech than meets the eye
Financial technology goes way beyond the flashy apps facing consumers and into the depths of the back office
In Depth : Blockchain
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Trust and openness vital to get benefits from supply chain automation
Supply chain automation is benefiting from new technological developments, such as blockchain, 5G and machine learning – as companies such as Maersk, Opel and Nestlé are proving Continue Reading
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Blockchain delivers value with food sourcing system
Blockchain systems for food and drink are proving their value with tuna fishing, fresh food supply, and ecologically sound food sourcing Continue Reading
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Canada’s tech sector is targeting Europe – does it have what it takes to compete?
Following its free-trade agreement with the EU – and the contrast with its noisy neighbour – Canada is promoting its tech sector to European IT buyers. We take a look at what CIOs can expect Continue Reading
Blog Posts : Blockchain
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Farm tech startup to use SAP S/4 Hana for digital core
A Singapore startup that has developed a blockchain-based platform to connect farmers with global markets has turned to SAP’s S/4 Hana Public Cloud for its digital core. Called CrowdFarmX, the ... Continue Reading
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Blockchain found at bottom of scraped government barrel
Blockchain answer to Irish border question, but what about Facebook? Continue Reading
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New blockchain network to ease pan-Asian trade
Singapore-based Global eTrade Services (Gets) has launched an open trade blockchain (OTB) network to boost cross-border trade between China and the rest of Asia. Aligned with China’s Belt Road ... Continue Reading
Opinion : Blockchain
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Blockchain: Paving the way for broad adoption
The foundations have been laid for organisations to begin standardising on the technology, talent and platforms that will drive future blockchain initiatives Continue Reading
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Bitcoin is a bubble, but manias can have economic benefits
The UK's railway mania, the tulip bubble, the dot com boom and other collective economic madness – such as bitcoin – might lose people a lot of money, but they often lay down important foundations Continue Reading
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Blockchain’s promise goes beyond fintech
By reducing the cost of peer-to-peer data and resource transfer, blockchain can remove the need for third parties and middlemen across industries Continue Reading
Videos : Blockchain
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CW500 interview: Boris Spremo discusses blockchain
Boris Spremo, head of operations at Trustology speaks about what blockchain really means for IT leaders
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CW500 interview: Mirka Skrzypczak discusses blockchain
Mirka Skrzypczak, head of working capital & trade products at Royal Bank of Scotland speaks about what blockchain really means for IT leaders
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CW500 interview: Carlo Del Mistro discusses blockchain
Carlo Del Mistro, head of innovation at Premier Inn speaks about what blockchain really means for IT leaders