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.
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News : Blockchain
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February 14, 2019
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Feb'19
Government rules out blockchain at borders until after Brexit due to 'significant work' required
A previous HMRC pilot of distributed ledger technology will not provide any short-term solution to issues around UK borders after Brexit
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February 13, 2019
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Feb'19
Australian government warns of blockchain gaps
Digital Transformation Agency dispels some myths around blockchain, calling for government agencies to be cautious about using the technology
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February 07, 2019
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Businesses still figuring out digital transformation have already lost
Accenture is calling it a post-digital era, one where businesses are already looking beyond digitisation to capitalise on new tech-driven opportunities
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February 05, 2019
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Digital Isle of Man launches two initiatives to help blockchain businesses
The Isle of Man continues to promote itself as an international hub for technology startups, and is now taking a much keener interest in blockchain
In Depth : Blockchain
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Managing digital change: The CIO challenge for 2019
As technology changes have an increasing impact on organisations, 2019 is the year when CIOs must adapt their teams to better manage digital disruption and business innovation Continue Reading
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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
Blog Posts : Blockchain
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Will 2019 be the year of the blockchain?
The plummeting prices of bitcoin may have dampened the mood of cryptocurrency investors, but that has not stopped proponents of the underlying blockchain technology from deploying real-world ... Continue Reading
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Blockchain not the best technology for every use considered, says Australian government report
Australian government report finds that there is a better technology than blockchain for every use considered in its report Continue Reading
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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
Opinion : Blockchain
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Emerging govtech – a new opportunity for innovation in public service delivery?
The government has started to engage with the IT sector over how best to introduce emerging technologies in public service delivery – an initiative that, if successful, should be welcomed Continue Reading
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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
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