By Lars Rensing, CEO of Protokol. IoT devices are on the rise, with the number of businesses that use IoT technology having increased from 13 percent in 2014 to about 25 percent in 2019. Clearly IoT technology is becoming a key tool for businesses, however there are a few challenges that it needs to overcome […]
Episode 22: The trust technology for complex supply chain management
<!– –> Share this post: Listen to this IBM Blockchain Pulse Podcast episode and others on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher. Adopting blockchain during a pandemic: Why it is the innovation we need during this time In today’s show, Matt Hooper is joined by IBM Blockchain Pulse’s second return guest, the incredible Rachel Wolfson! Rachel […]
Bank guarantees: Jumping from paper to blockchain
<!– –> Share this post: There is a genuine need to digitize the archaic process by which tenants, banks and landlords negotiate bank guarantees. When a retailer wants to lease a property to open a store, the landlord requires a bank guarantee that says, “You’re good for the rent.” To date, this process has been […]
Building a framework for business networks anchored by blockchain
<!– –> Share this post: In consumer computing, most of the apps we use are platforms and marketplaces. From Amazon to Airbnb to Uber to App stores, we are surrounded by platform technologies. However, businesses have only recently started to realize the potential of using platforms to optimize and reduce friction in trade. Trust is paramount in […]
3 Blockchain Patterns That Can Ensure Security for IoT
By Ludovic F. Rembert, Head of Research at Privacy Canada. The Internet of things (IoT) and blockchain are among the latest buzzwords with steadily increasing popularity since the time of their creation. It’s no exaggeration when we say that the IoT is soon going to be a part of our day-to-day activities to make lives […]
BlockpARTy — Spotlight on food safety and provenance
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Launching nine new projects on blockchain and data transparency
<!– –> Share this post: The Columbia-IBM Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency brings together cross-disciplinary teams to advance innovation in blockchain and data transparency and closely associated topics for the good of society that will drive new science and technology, develop thought leadership and influence policy. Our aim is support not just cutting-edge research […]
Growing the veterinary learning credential network with blockchain
<!– –> Share this post: Education in veterinary medicine, as with many professions, is undergoing a transformation. This transformation is characterized by a competency-based approach to learning that focuses on skills and achievements as opposed to traditional grading systems. When applied to both formal educational programs and continuing professional development, this approach can accelerate careers […]
Episode 21: Elevating event ticketing and curating the fan experience
<!– –> Share this post: Listen to this IBM Blockchain Pulse Podcast episode and others on iTunes, Spotify, TuneIn and Stitcher. Kicking off Season 4 with a look at the future A lot has changed since Season 3 of IBM Blockchain Pulse. We are now in a time of tremendous uncertainty, moving into a future […]
BlockpARTy — The art of repeatable transformation
<!– –> Share this post: Creating a blockchain proof of concept is one thing, but creating an in-production blockchain network at scale takes vision. Our innovative clients are achieving success by combining the art of repeatable transformation with their vision for new industry ecosystems. To celebrate their industry changing visions, we commissioned five contemporary artists […]