Continuing our two-part series, learning about Blockchain and relevant lessons learnt from attending #CityChain17 event. As mentioned in our first post, this event was organised by MBN Solutions and held at IBM's spacious SouthBank offices (which offer great views across the Thames on a sunny day). Following the morning sessions, covered in part one, our next speakers focussed … [Read more...] about Learning about Blockchain and Relevance to Analytics leaders (part 2)
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How to Solve a Global Identity Crisis Using Blockchain and Propel identity into the 21st Century
Our identity system is hopelessly outdated. You might not be aware of it because you are using it on a daily basis and all seems to be fine. However, identity faces a major crisis and some big challenges need to be solved, which can only be done by bringing identity into the 21st century. However, what is identity? Only if we know what identity is, will we be able to change how … [Read more...] about How to Solve a Global Identity Crisis Using Blockchain and Propel identity into the 21st Century
Learning about Blockchain and relevance to Analytics leaders (part 1)
This week, I had the pleasure of attending #CityChain17 (blockchain conference) at IBM's SouthBank offices. Chaired by Paul Forrest (chairman of MBN Solutions), this was an opportunity to learn about Blockchain and how it is being applied. In the past, I viewed the hype about Blockchain (following excitement about Bitcoin its most famous user) as just another fad that might … [Read more...] about Learning about Blockchain and relevance to Analytics leaders (part 1)
The Advent of a New Synergy: the Blockchain & Cloud
The increasing demand for processing power from various industries has seen the growth and evolution of computing technologies to meet this demand. Over the past few years, the tech industry has seen a number of buzzwords that have tremendously impacted the industry such as the Internet of Things, Cloud computing, big data technologies among others. Cloud infrastructures are … [Read more...] about The Advent of a New Synergy: the Blockchain & Cloud
Blockchain Technology Explained: Powering Bitcoin
What's The Big Deal With Bitcoin? Like most good stories, the bitcoin saga begins with a creation myth. The open-source cryptocurrency protocol was published in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, an anonymous developer (or group of bitcoin developers) hiding behind this alias. The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto has not been revealed yet, although the concept traces its roots back to … [Read more...] about Blockchain Technology Explained: Powering Bitcoin
