Trick or treat? What we never knew about the Halloween candy supply chain
4 min read - The National Confectioners Association survey from last month shows 82% of Americans are NOT afraid to celebrate Halloween this year which is sweet news for retailers. Their annual survey reveals consumers will spend USD 324 million on Halloween candy (up…
Blockchain newsletter: Real-world success stories from IBM Blockchain
3 min read - Visionary companies are innovating how they work with IBM Blockchain, convening business networks that extend collaboration and optimization beyond organizational walls. We are laser focused on the areas delivering significant business value for our customers and their industry partners today:…
Blockchain newsletter: Emerging coronavirus variants spur blockchain innovations in healthcare
3 min read - Get a first look at the Gartner report for decentralized identity and verifiable claims. Access promising use cases, risks and considerations, and expert recommendations on creating value for a fully decentralized future. Here’s your complimentary access to Gartner’s Innovation Insights.…
Building a more sustainable, equitable future with trust
3 min read - IBM has a strong heritage in social responsibility. Our technical and industry professionals across business units and research divisions develop new ways of helping to solve difficult environmental problems based upon data and today’s exponential information technologies — including AI,…
Making permissioned blockchains interoperable with Weaver
6 min read - Distributed ledger technology (DLT) has gone beyond its experimental phase and is now actively managing several enterprise workflows around the world in areas like trade logistics, export finance, inter-bank payments, and regulatory compliance. But this has not led to convergence,…
Blockchain newsletter for July: Blockchain and other technologies make for powerful solutions
3 min read - With blockchain’s growing maturity, innovators of all stripes are finding new opportunities in combining blockchain with other technologies. Blockchain + AI. Blockchain + IoT. Blockchain + confidential computing. In all these synergistic combinations, the formula adds up to greater value…
Brewing a more traceable and sustainable beer industry with blockchain
4 min read - Whether you’re at Oktoberfest, a craft brewery or your local pub, the beer in your glass typically begins with four key ingredients: grain, water, yeast and hops. The variety comes from mixing those ingredients in different proportions and adding others…
Blockchain stories: Giving Norwegian seafood a competitive edge
4 min read - It’s a gift to be allowed to help revolutionize a sector that’s the pride and joy of our country. Seafood is our third biggest export industry here in Norway. Some of the world’s finest quality salmon is raised in the…
Blockchain newsletter for June: Empower a resilient, sustainable future for your business
4 min read - Sustainability is a critical issue for board directors and CEOs feeling the pressure to improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Research from the IBM Institute of Business Value finds that 84% of global consumers say sustainability is important when…