IBM Opens Quantum Computation Center in New York

IBM has opened the IBM Quantum Computation Center, bringing the world’s largest fleet of quantum computing systems online.   On September 18th, IBM announced the opening of the IBM Quantum Computation Center in New York State which will house the world’s largest fleet of quantum computing systems for commercial and research activity that exists outside of an … Continue reading IBM Opens Quantum Computation Center in New York

Alibaba Unveils Its First Home-Grown AI Chip

This article is contributed by our content partner, Nexchange NOW. Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba unveiled its first artificial intelligence inference chip on Wednesday, a move which could further invigorate its already rip-roaring cloud computing business. According to the SCMP, the chip, called the Hanguang 800, specializes in speeding up machine learning tasks while being more … Continue reading Alibaba Unveils Its First Home-Grown AI Chip

FinTech in Belt and Road – the UK FinTech Bridge

In the second round of our interviews at the Belt and Road Summit 2019 in Hong Kong, Blockchain.News gained further insights from European representatives Germany, as well as soon to be European exiters—the UK to learn more about their countries’ latest developments related to the Belt and Road Initiative.  Belt and Road Initiative—UKAs the UK … Continue reading FinTech in Belt and Road – the UK FinTech Bridge

Looking For a Data Scientist: Is NASA Interested in Launching a New Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain have become more than just buzzwords. Blogs, news, and even major financial authorities continue contemplating the potential of these technologies. At this point, we must face the reality that our world is evolving right in front of our eyes. Jump on this bandwagon now or you may find yourself left far behind. … Continue reading Looking For a Data Scientist: Is NASA Interested in Launching a New Cryptocurrency?

SAP and Infosys Join Forces to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects

Infosys and SAP are in talks to create a joint go-to-market engagement model between project Embrace from SAP and Infosys’ Innov8 program. The joint engagement model is intended to help companies accelerate their digital transformation based on SAP S/4HANA® to build intelligent enterprises.According to a press release, the collaboration aims to enable Infosys to become one … Continue reading SAP and Infosys Join Forces to Accelerate Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects

Facebook’s Libra Developers Release Initial Roadmap

The developers behind Facebook’s cryptocurrency project Libra have released their initial roadmap outlining the milestones the Calibra team plan to achieve prior to the mainnet launch of Libra blockchain. The Libra Association have released an update regarding the progress of their initial roadmap and the results of their launch of their testnet.Since the official Libra … Continue reading Facebook’s Libra Developers Release Initial Roadmap

Blockchain Can Empower Organizations to Monetize Their Data and Make Revenue

The fourth industrial revolution has influenced the increase in data-driven business models. Organizations regularly generate a ton of data from every department using modern technologies. Each firm has realized that data is a crucial asset and use them in several applications. The latest developing stories indicate that blockchain technology can open the door for firms … Continue reading Blockchain Can Empower Organizations to Monetize Their Data and Make Revenue

How Blockchain Technology is Improving the Agricultural Sector

Agriculture is a very critical factor when it comes to economic growth and development, as acknowledged by the Worldbank. Projections from the Open Access Government website, providing up-to-date analyses of different fields say that based on the rate of our current population growth, estimated that by 2050, the agricultural sector will have to produce 70% … Continue reading How Blockchain Technology is Improving the Agricultural Sector

Bitmain's Board Makes Decision Ousting Co-Founder Ketuan Zhan

As reported by Utoday, crypto mining giant Bitmain ousts its co-founder and executive director after Jihan Wu, another co-founder and now chairman, sent an email announcing Ketuan Zhan would be dismissed from his position.  Zhan, a major stakeholder holding 36.5% of the company will immediately stop all operating and internal procedures. This announcement comes with shock to … Continue reading Bitmain's Board Makes Decision Ousting Co-Founder Ketuan Zhan

Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

AirCarbon Pte, a Singaporean exempt private company, has established the first-ever blockchain-powered carbon trading exchange (CTX) that will permit corporate buyers and airlines to sell and purchase tokens subsidized by carbon offset credits. This is based on the approval of the International Civil Aviation Organization.  According to Bloomberg, the company has appealed to the Monetary … Continue reading Singaporean Company Launches World’s First Blockchain-Enabled Carbon Trading Exchange

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