... The competitive arena of blockchain technology platforms consists of more than 70 contenders — either announced or emerging. CIOs must recognize the evolutionary path of blockchain technology, and the competitive dynamics of this sector, if they are to manage the risks of platform selection. The Esse ...
Analyst(s): Rajesh Kandaswamy | Ray Valdes | David Furlonger
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... Managing business expectations for blockchain will be critical during the next two years. Blockchain activity is at the Peak of Inflated Expectations, putting pressure on CIOs because their business leaders fail to understand its immaturity and limits while being "sold" on its potential. Analysis Step ...
Analyst(s): Chris Howard | Ray Valdes | David Furlonger
... Many successful blockchain proofs of concept fail to turn into projects meant for real use. By following a structured process, CIOs can determine if they need a blockchain project, and if so, what kind. Key Challenges Introduction Analysis Use the Blockchain Decision Framework to Decide the Path Forward ...
... With blockchain for supply chain hype at its peak, and viable supply chain use cases hard to find, extra caution must be taken to prevent investing in overstated promises. Supply chain leaders can use this research to help understand where, how and with whom they should focus blockchain efforts. Impa ...
... The market perceives two types of blockchain architectures: permissioned and permissionless, but the situation is much more complicated. CIOs must understand the relevant components and styles to make appropriate choices when developing blockchain use cases. Analysis Components of a Blockchain Platfor ...
Analyst(s): David Furlonger | Ray Valdes | Martin Reynolds
... Decentralized blockchain technologies will destroy the centralized platform business model. CIOs must act now to prepare for industry decentralization and plan to turn it to their advantage. (Maverick research exposes unconventional thinking and advice.) Specific Maverick Caution Maverick Findings Mave ...
Analyst(s): Rajesh Kandaswamy | Ray Valdes | David Furlonger
... A sales technology reference model helps application leaders streamline sales technology investments to improve sales’ efficiency. An effective sales TRM is based on a customer-experience-focused sales business capability model and organizes technology investments into high-level categories. Overview ...
... Many boards of directors will call upon their CIOs to brief them on blockchain due to the current market hype. CIOs should focus on three points: a description of blockchain, frictionless markets and the cross-industry business impacts of a programmable economy. Key Challenges Introduction Analysis Dire ...
Analyst(s): Jorge Lopez | David Furlonger | Ray Valdes
... Business cases for blockchain projects should focus on the unique strengths and challenges of this nascent technology. This research note outlines the key benefit, cost and risk elements that CIOs need to address in blockchain business cases. Key Challenges Introduction Analysis Benefits and Costs Perti ...