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Blockchain is a public ledger that records all bitcoin transactions. It records all transactions that have ever occurred and is available to the public. Essentially meaning that everyone on the network can view each others account balances. Bitcoin being an online currency has all its information recorded online through the chains.

Peer to Peer Network

In addition Blockchain was able to solve the common problem with online currency known as double spending. It also means that the record cannot be altered retroactively without affecting all past blocks on the system. By storing data across the peer-to-peer network, it considerably reduces the risks that come with centrally held data.

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Could blockchain solve pharma’s supply management woes?

Blockchain wasn’t invented as a supply management tool; yet, today it is helping to solve some of the most complex problems existing in global supply chains.
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Electronic waste: Blockchain improves customer experience and drives sustainability

Blockchain can enable more efficient and environmentally friendly recycling programs, ensuring that electronic waste is disposed of properly.
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The rise of bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market

The cryptocurrency market, a digital or virtual currency marketplace that uses cryptography for security, has been on the rise in recent years.
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What does the future hold for smart contracts?

Contracts are going digital. With certain online asset transactions already using blockchain-based software as their primary mode of contractual agreement, what does the future hold for 'smart' contracts?
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A new world of data privacy with EU digital identities

Lars Rensing, CEO of enterprise blockchain solution provider Protokol, believes that the launch of EU digital identities will allow the EU to make freedom of movement ‘even freer’, and allay concerns around data security by giving EU citizens control over their own data.
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Top 5 digital identity trends injecting trust back into governance

Here, Robert Zapfel iov42 Founder, outlines the top 5 digital identity trends that are injecting trust back into governance and enterprise
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European regulatory environment acting as driver of fintech innovation 

Susan Friedman, Head of Public Policy, Ripple, discusses how European regulation acts as a driver for fintech innovation.
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How blockchain can protect businesses against CV fraud

As the job market becomes more saturated during the pandemic, employers and recruiters will need to pay more attention to fraudulent applications. Here, René Seifert, co-head of TrueProfile.io, explores how blockchain technology can be deployed to combat CV fraud.
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How would you define digital transformation?

Salvatore Sinno, Chief Security Architect and Director of Cybersecurity Innovation at Unisys speaks to Open Access Government about how he defines digital transformation.
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Open Access Government July 2020

The July 2020 edition of Open Access Government encompasses high quality and stimulating content on government policy issues globally, including health & social care, research & innovation, digital transformation, finance, economic development, government, international development, environment, energy and zero-emission vehicles.
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The role of blockchain in the public sector

Steven de Lara, Partner and Colin Grech, Associate at Signature Litigation, walk us through the role of blockchain in the public sector today.
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How blockchain can tackle the issue of healthcare skills shortages?

Alejandro Coca, Head of Business at TrueProfile.io, outlines the role that blockchain-enabled technologies can play in addressing the rise in skill shortages across the NHS.
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How can blockchain help in the fight against COVID-19?

René Seifert, co-founder of TrueProfile.io, discusses the role that blockchain can play in tackling the COVID-19 crisis.
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Will tech democratise access to quality healthcare?

Neil Ballinger, head of EMEA sales at EU Automation, explains how greater access to quality healthcare can come from medical data and AI.
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Open Access Government April 2020

The April 2020 edition of Open Access Government covers a remarkable breadth of stimulating content on government policy issues throughout the world, such as health, research, robotics & AI, international development, transport, energy and environment plus much more!
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Accreditation: The building block(chain)s of delivering confidence

Jeff Ruddle, Strategic Development Director at United Kingdom Accreditation Service, illuminates us on an aspect of accreditation that concerns the building block(chain)s of delivering confidence.
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Identifying supply chain savings using blockchain

Iain C. Steel, Chief Procurement Services Officer at UK law firm TLT, identifies how supply chain savings can be made using blockchain.
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Blockchain can help the NHS and ‘Global Britain’ take off

René Seifert, co-founder of TrueProfile.io, suggests that now is the time for healthcare regulators and NHS recruiters to turn to Blockchain-enabled identity verification services as post-Brexit ‘Global Britain’ takes off.
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January 2020 North America Analysis

The January 2020 edition of North America Analysis boasts a wide array of content on policy issues from the region, including a special feature from Dr Suresh Kuppuswamy at Frost & Sullivan, who explores the future of medical imaging.
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Decentralised cybersecurity: Building the foundations for high-quality data

Steven Sprague, Co-founder and CEO of Rivetz, shares his thoughts on the importance of data with evidence as key to digital transformation.

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