February 13, 2019
News Flashes
Dell Boomi, a provider of cloud integration and workflow automation solutions, has updated the Boomi platform with blockchain integration and enhanced security features.
Aetna, Anthem, Health Care Service Corp., PNC Bank, and IBM have announced a new collaboration to design and create a network using blockchain technology to improve transparency and interoperability in the healthcare industry.
Oracle has added new features to its blockchain platform to help users speed up the development, integration, and deployment of new applications. According to the company, while blockchain can streamline many existing processes surrounding supply chain, identity, cross-border payments, and fraud detection, businesses are struggling to implement blockchain networks within their existing ecosystems.
SAP is releasing a blockchain-technology hub to help eliminate counterfeit products along the pharmaceutical supply chain. The SAP Information Collaboration Hub for Life Sciences is designed to authenticate pharmaceutical packaging returned from hospitals and pharmacies to wholesalers before products are resold.
SophiaTX, a Swiss-based blockchain Platform for businesses, is joining forces with Block Unison to help further develop a global enterprise blockchain ecosystem through IoT, smart contract, and enterprise application integration. The combination of mature services and blockchain technology expertise present in Block Unison will help SophiaTX establish itself as a desired platform for any innovative company looking to extend their level of trust and collaboration across the value chain.
Think About It
In nearly every industry today, organizations are challenged with finding efficient, secure methods to manage and share data related to transactions, contracts, assets and more. From finance and real estate to healthcare and retail, information silos and disparate databases create operational inefficiencies and make true collaboration between business parties difficult to achieve. However, a new technology has emerged that allows companies to break down these data silos and digitally connect multiple systems, partners and customers: Blockchain.