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Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks; managing transactions and the issuing of bitcoins is carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin is open-source; its design is public, nobody owns or controls Bitcoin and everyone can take part. Through many of its unique properties, Bitcoin allows exciting uses that could not be covered by any previous payment system.
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In this paper, we examine the modern connected digital supply networks, smart factories, and connected devices, focusing on the unique...
Blockchain technology - which creates a permanent and transparent record of transactions - has the potential to obviate intractable inhibitors...
No mechanism exists to make payments over a communications channel without a trusted party - what is needed is an...
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How Blockchain is Changing the Supply Chain Landscape
May 16, 2018
Avetta is already working to leverage blockchain technology and develop solutions that enable organizations to streamline their supply chains.
Industry 4.0 and Cyber Risk: Security in an Age of Connected Production
July 16, 2017
In this paper, we examine the modern connected digital supply networks, smart factories, and connected devices, focusing on the unique cyber risks faced by each, we proactively integrate cybersecurity into an overall strategy in the age of Industry 4.0.
Petya Ransomware Cyber Attack Hits Maersk Line
June 28, 2017
While all vessel operations will continue, making “the majority” of port calls, the shipping line says it has “shut down” IT and communications infrastructure as a security measure.
Uberization? It’s About Connecting, Not Delivering
June 6, 2017
Preparing for the post-Uber effect: here’s how transportation companies can get ahead of the next supply chain and logistics disruption.
Rethinking Enterprises, Ecosystems and Economies with Blockchains
May 30, 2017
Blockchain technology - which creates a permanent and transparent record of transactions - has the potential to obviate intractable inhibitors across industries.
Identifying Cyber Vulnerabilities in Manufacturers Digital Supply Chain Networks
March 28, 2017
The fourth industrial revolution brings a new operational risk for smart manufacturers and digital supply networks: cyber, and in the age of Industry 4.0, cybersecurity strategies should be secure, vigilant, and resilient, as well as fully integrated into organizational strategy from the start.
Walmart, IBM and Tsinghua University Explore the Use of Blockchain in the Supply Chain
October 19, 2016
Global retailer joins pilot project with academics and technology experts to showcase leadership in food traceability efforts and help bring safer food to dinner tables across China.
Transforming Your Supply Chain Business Networks with Blockchain Technology
October 6, 2016
Imagine fundamentally changing how business deals are executed - emerging blockchain technology could vaporize roadblocks in all supply chain networks, here's how.
Why Blockchain is a Game Changer for Supply Chain Management Transparency
October 3, 2016
From conducting payment and audits to tracking inventory and assets, blockchain technology will enable greater supply chain efficiency than ever before.
World’s Largest Mining Company to Use Blockchain for Supply Chain Management
October 2, 2016
The world's largest mining firm by market value intends to begin using the ethereum blockchain to improve its supply chain processes.
Does Global Trade Need A (Bitcoin) Global Currency?
September 22, 2015
The logistics industry is seriously talking about a virtual currency like Bitcoin, which could open up an array of new markets, while speeding the worldwide exchange of goods.
Bitcoin Currency Explained
September 22, 2015
Currency comes in many forms. In the early days of humanity, anything of value could be traded or bartered, but modern societies soon saw the need for a more universal approach.
Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
September 18, 2015
No mechanism exists to make payments over a communications channel without a trusted party - what is needed is an electronic payment system based on cryptographic proof instead of trust, allowing any two willing parties to transact directly with each other without the need for a trusted third party.
How Bitcoin’s Technology Could Make Supply Chains More Transparent
May 31, 2015
Inspired by the bitcoin blockchain, Thingchain, and smart contract platforms, we examine how these technologies might change one particular supply chain: the food chain.