Data is good. Data is vital. Data is progress. The technology to harness, process and interpret the data from our world is constantly improving. Thanks to these technological advances, today, we can dream bold of finding solutions to the most complex problems challenging us. Yet, like the Yin and the Yang, the darker side of Read more about Why Blockchain and Digital Twins Are Good Partners?[…]
Telecommunications industry (telcos), once considered as the pinnacle of innovation, is under tremendous pressure to innovate. Over-the-top (OTT) players like WhatsApp, Netflix and Facebook delivered a strong round of disruptive surprise and pushed the telcos into a downward spiral. With 5G around the bend and setting the stage for the next round of disruption, can Read more about How Telecommunications Industry Can Use Blockchain For Innovation[…]
Earlier in the week, I spoke to Xinshu Dong, CEO of the Zilliqa (pronounced Zilli-ka) public blockchain platform. Xinshu and I spoke on a variety of topics — ranging from his foray into the blockchain world, how Zilliqa is addressing the enterprise scalability needs and the future roadmap. Excerpts from the interview… ————————– Xinshu, how did you journey Read more about In conversation with Xinshu Dong, CEO, Zilliqa Blockchain[…]
“But what about scalability?” Blockchain technology awareness levels have gone up. The level of excitement is high. Peer pressure is mounting. Yet, the scalability question never fails to come up in a blockchain conversation with the enterprises. The enterprises’ fear of scalability is completely justified. The suppliers of the blockchain technology understand the bottleneck. Let’s Read more about The Scalability Conundrum of Blockchain Networks[…]
When the first humans set their foot out of Africa, the transition from an insulated to an interconnected world begun. Backed by continuous innovation, humanity moved from one dominant socio-economic state to the other— hunter-gatherers to agricultural, agricultural to industrial and industrial to the current knowledge and information-driven society. From one revolution to another, a Read more about Three Stars of the Next Technology Revolution[…]
The year 2018 was a milestone, with the blockchain technology emerging from the shadows of cryptocurrencies. The new year promises a lot of positive momentum, with the enterprises adopting blockchain. As the blockchain juggernaut advances, buyers are expecting the vendors to demonstrate all-around capabilities. The new year will be a defining one — for both Read more about Five Areas to Develop Blockchain Skills Within Your Organization[…]
Awareness is no longer a barrier when it comes to blockchain technology. Moving beyond its knowledge to a clear understanding of its benefits (or perils) is the next challenge for the leaders. They want to be a leader in the space but don’t have a clear understanding and are waiting for the technology to mature Read more about Four Questions Leaders Should Ask Before Starting their Blockchain Journey[…]
Earlier in the week, Swisscom and Swiss Post, the Switzerland government-controlled telecommunications and postal services providers, respectively, announced the launch of a 100 per cent Swiss infrastructure for blockchain networks. The aim of the initiative is to provide end-to-end blockchain related services for the Swiss citizens and enterprises, ranging from advisory, development, project management, infrastructure, Read more about Are Countries Finally Outgrowing Their Fear of Blockchain?[…]
The interest level of enterprises in the blockchain technology is at an all-time high — partly driven out of FOMO (fear of missing out). Competitor’s marketing teams are busy inserting blockchain into the press releases, meetings are concluding with “are we doing anything on blockchain?” and no conference is complete without blockchain on the agenda. Customers Read more about Three Steps To Start With Blockchain Technology[…]
In J.K.Rowling’s Harry Potter series, the wizarding world considers dangerous to speak the name of You Know Who. As the story unravels, readers learn that Lord Voldemort was a bright young wizard before he turned evil. He unwittingly leaves a part of him to reside in Harry Potter, who eventually defeats him. The story of blockchain, the Read more about The Three Most Common Myths About Blockchain[…]