IBM Signs Another Blockchain Deal, Further Pushing into Industry

In a significant boost to the use of Blockchain Blockchain Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned). In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data, making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamp Blockchain comprises a digital network of blocks with a comprehensive ledger of transactions made in a cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin or other altcoins.One of the signature features of blockchain is that it is maintained across more than one computer. The ledger can be public or private (permissioned). In this sense, blockchain is immune to the manipulation of data, making it not only open but verifiable. Because a blockchain is stored across a network of computers, it is very difficult to tamp Read this Term technology as a building block for high security innovations, Pacific International Lines (PIL), PSA International (PSA) and IBM Singapore (IBM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today to explore and trial proof of concept (POC) blockchain-based supply chain business network innovations.

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The MOU was signed by: Ms. Lisa Teo, Executive Director (Corporate Development) of PIL; Mr Oh Bee Lock, Head of Group Technology, PSA; and Ms. Janet Ang, VP Industry Solutions & Smarter Cities of IBM Asia Pacific on the sidelines of the Singapore Regional Business Forum (SRBF) held in Singapore. .

Leverage Strengths of Blockchain Technology

The partnership is looking to leverage the security capabilities of blockchain technology, with its decentralized ledger technology at the core of its strength, to innovate and build POCs to better demonstrate the usage and efficiency of networks that would help in supply chain management and facilitate faster approvals and better regulation and security as well.

Mr Randy Walker, Chairman and CEO - IBM Asia Pacific, said: “Blockchain as the foundation of an immutable, security-rich, highly auditable and transparent shared business network, offers improved transparency, data security, and workflow productivity in complex business networks. IBM will leverage the Hyperledger Fabric platform, its Supply Chain Business Network, and expertise from the IBM Center for Blockchain Innovation in Singapore to pioneer projects with the potential for widespread impact across industries in China and Southeast Asia.”

This is one more step in the direction of trying to use blockchain technology for innovative purposes to better leverage its security and efficiency features to facilitate faster and more secure transactions in a financial network. This is likely to lead to more innovations in this new industry, that will help build a better regulated and quicker financial system.