Click to learn more about author Jasmine Morgan. Imagine a world where you don’t need passwords, wallets, or credit cards anymore; all you need is your smile. Biometrics is still a highly controversial topic. While some people spent fortunes to get the iPhone X specifically for this feature, human rights activists are protesting against other uses […]
Sixgill Launches Integrity, The Blockchain Data Authenticity Solution
According to a new press release, “Sixgill, LLC, a leader in data automation and authenticity products and services, today announced the commercial launch of Sixgill Integrity™ 1.0 for blockchain-enforced data authenticity. Sixgill Integrity fulfills the critical enterprise need for end-to-end, real-time data authenticity assurance with robust capabilities to monitor and guarantee the veracity of any […]
The Future of Blockchain
The media focus around blockchain over the last five to ten years has shifted from the currency bitcoin to the underlying database technology, which is a distributed ledger technology(DLT), now used in a wide variety of use cases. So, what is the reason behind blockchain suddenly gaining so much traction? McKinsey Report’s Blockchain’s Potentials, Limitations, […]
How is Blockchain Changing the Face of Asset Management?
Click to learn more about author Gilad David Maayan. Today’s interconnected world allows companies to operate more easily, and at the same time exposes them to risks derived from their interdependence. As organizations strive to create new value and reduce risk, their systems need to adapt to the new interactions introduced by emerging technologies. Infusing […]
Constellation Tackles Big Data and Blockchain with the U.S. Air Force
A recent press release reports, “Constellation Network Inc., a San Francisco based technology and blockchain company signed a working contract with the United States Air Force (USAF). The contract is part of the USAF SBIR Phase I program that provides the rails to a solution fully integrated with Air Force constituents… ‘It’s a match at […]
Talos Enterprise Blockchain Launches as Leader for Digital Transformations on the Blockchain
A recent press release reports, “Talos Enterprise Blockchain today announces its official launch. The company enters the digital transformation market with established clients supported by a management team with decades of experience in consulting and blockchain. Talos Enterprise Blockchain offers solutions at every stage of blockchain development, from strategy consulting to management of large scale […]
Accountability Issues with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Click to learn more about author Daniel Jebaraj. Despite enthusiasts’ proclamations that accuracy and security are inherent characteristics of blockchain, there are still ways cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-derived technologies can be manipulated and compromised. Let’s examine four accountability concerns that arise in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Accountability Issue #1: Who Manages the Exchanges? Since most cryptocurrency […]
Syncsort Acquires SQData
According to a recent press release, “Syncsort, the global leader in Big Iron to Big Data software, today announced it has acquired SQData, an Addison, Texas-based provider of enterprise-class data integration technology. The acquired products and expertise will advance Syncsort’s ability, through its Syncsort Connect portfolio, to help customers unlock the full value of critical […]
DApps and Smart Contracts: Testing the Tech of the Future
Click to learn more about author Pavel Novik. DApps and smart contracts are increasingly adopted worldwide, and not just in the cryptocurrency sphere; they are becoming a vital part of doing business in the twenty-first century. However, with their enhanced usage comes a number of challenges, like their efficiency, quality, balanced costs, and safety, to […]
Future Trends in Cloud Computing All Point to Optimization
Click to learn more about author Jay Chapel. Given our focus on public cloud cost control, we are always trying to understand more about the future trends in cloud computing, specifically the public cloud infrastructure (IaaS) market. Now that public cloud has reached a key peak in growth, there’s a common theme. While new services […]