{"product_id":"blockchain-applied-practical-technology-and-use-cases-of-enterprise-blockchain-for-the-real-world","title":"Blockchain Applied: Practical Technology and Use Cases of Enterprise Blockchain for the Real World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eBlockchain is a distributed ledger technology that provides equitable and secure access to data, transparency, and immutability. This book describes the applied use of blockchain technology in the enterprise world, with six applied organizational use cases in trade finance, healthcare, retail savings \u0026amp; investments, real estate, central bank digital currencies, and fund management. It is an ideal introduction to the practical and applied nature of blockchain and DLT solutions for business executives, students, managers, C-suite senior leaders, software architects, and policy makers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 276 pages\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 08 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlockchain, a captivating and rapidly evolving realm of distributed ledger technology (DLT), has garnered widespread recognition as the popular name for this transformative technology. It offers a multitude of benefits, including equitable and secure access to data, transparency, and immutability. Organizations can leverage blockchain to enhance their existing ledgers, such as relational databases, spreadsheets, and cumbersome operating models, across various domains, including books and records, transactions, storage, production services, and numerous other areas.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive book delves into the practical application of blockchain technology within the enterprise landscape. Written by two seasoned experts in the field, the book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides an introduction to the history, context, and features of blockchain, presented in a natural language that is accessible to readers of all backgrounds. It offers a comprehensive tour of blockchain's functionalities, challenges, and potential applications. The second section presents a series of six applied organizational use cases, spanning trade finance, healthcare, retail savings and investments, real estate, central bank digital currencies (CBDC), and fund management. These use cases serve as a straightforward and easy-to-read comparison between traditional technology platforms, people, and processes and the transformative advantages that blockchain ledgers offer to enterprises and organizations in terms of enhanced efficiency, performance, security, and access to business data.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile blockchain is often associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Onecoin, and others, its potential extends far beyond the realm of digital currencies. As cryptocurrencies and stock markets continue to experience volatility and the global economy undergoes significant transformations due to factors such as the coronavirus pandemic, remote work, and inflation concerns, many enterprises, organizations, and governments are reevaluating the powerful features of blockchain and exploring its potential applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, blockchain represents a groundbreaking technology with the potential to revolutionize the way we interact with data, transactions, and organizations. Its equitable and secure access to data, transparency, and immutability offer a multitude of benefits across various industries. This book provides a valuable resource for practitioners, executives, and policymakers seeking to understand and harness the power of blockchain in their respective domains. As the world continues to evolve and embrace new technologies, blockchain will undoubtedly play a pivotal role.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 562g\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 178 x 253 x 21 (mm)\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367677350\n                            \n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stephen Ashurst,Stefano Tempesta","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103689437434,"sku":"9780367677350","price":42.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/blockchain-applied-practical-technology-and-use-cases-of-enterprise-blockchain-for-the-real-world","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}