Carrefour joins IBM Food Trust blockchain network
IBM has announced the commercial launch of its Food Trust blockchain network, with European supermarket giant Carrefour as its first major client.
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Shipping giant teams up with IBM to put ‘Bill of Lading’ on blockchain
IBM has reached an agreement with one of Singapore’s leading shipping companies, Pacific International Lines (PIL), over a blockchain solution that seeks to simplify Bill of Lading documentation.
Marsh extends IBM deal for blockchain-based proof-of-insurance
Risk management firm Marsh is expanding its collaboration with tech giant IBM to launch a commercial blockchain solution for proof of insurance to a wider customer.
IBM secures blockchain network security patent
The patent describes how blockchain technology can be used to monitor network security breaches within computer systems.
IBM files patent for blockchain-based drone fleet security
Tech giant IBM is seeking to patent a system that will utilize distributed ledger technology (DLT) to address security and privacy concerns following the increasing popularity and usage of drones—both commercially and for recreational purposes
IBM ‘World Wire’ to simplify, speed up international payments
Software giant IBM has launched its blockchain-based World Wire, designed to “clear and settle cross-border payments in seconds – not days.”
Australia teams up with IBM, law firm for national blockchain project
The Commonwealth and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO), an independent federal government agency in Australia, is set to launch a blockchain-based platform for legal contracts in the country.
IBM, Maersk launch TradeLens for supply chain digitization
IBM Blockchain has joined forces with transport and logistics company Maersk to launch TradeLens, a blockchain solution for transparency and real-time updates for supply chain management.
IBM awarded $738K contract to create blockchain system for Delaware
The state of Delaware has tapped IBM to design a prototype of a blockchain-based filing system for the state in a deal worth $738,000.
Microsoft Azure releases Workbench to accelerate development
The Azure Blockchain Workbench is a pre-packaged toolkit that hopes to onboard businesses into blockchain technology by making the process much easier.
Walmart’s blockchain-based food supply tracking platform goes live
Suppliers have begun entering food products into the ledger.
For British Columbia’s consideration: IBM proposes putting Marijuana on a blockchain
The blockchain may just be the perfect ally in Canada’s move towards responsible cannabis use.