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Supply chain visibility in the energy and utilities industry

IBM Big Data Hub

For the energy and utilities industry (E&U), time is not on their side. Facts about the energy and utilities industry Transformer prices have doubled, while the average lead time for delivery has at least tripled from what it was two years earlier, reaching 52 weeks in some cases. Visibility.

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The State of Blockchain Applications in Cybersecurity

eSecurity Planet

Whether perceived or real, a lack of understanding about blockchain technology has slowed the adoption of advanced distributed database technology in the past decade. This functionality makes forging a record in a blockchain ledger extremely difficult at best. However, federal officials didn’t reverse the blockchain transaction.

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Not all blockchains are created equal when it comes to energy consumption

CGI

Not all blockchains are created equal when it comes to energy consumption. As we talk with clients about blockchain implementations at scale, a question we often get is, “What about the high-energy consumption?” This is a common misconception, as only some blockchain implementations are big energy consumers.

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Centralized vs. blockchain: A head-to-head comparison of storage requirements

CGI

Centralized vs. blockchain: A head-to-head comparison of storage requirements. In an earlier blog post, we addressed blockchain energy dependency. This time we take a look at blockchain storage requirements. Three producers of residual heat deliver to an energy wholesaler. A blockchain implementation.

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Actions Target Russian Govt. Botnet, Hydra Dark Market

Krebs on Security

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it has disrupted a giant botnet built and operated by a Russian government intelligence unit known for launching destructive cyberattacks against energy infrastructure in the United States and Ukraine. energy facilities. Separately, law enforcement agencies in the U.S. Dragonfly 2.0,

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What the Blockchain Taught Us about IT Security

Security Affairs

It is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchain to secure your company and your information. But it is not just about security, but in utilizing Blockchains to secure your company and your information. That is where blockchains come in. What is a Blockchain? Blockchain-Inspired Cryptocurrencies.

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Delivering on the benefits of data: How utilities can get the first-mover advantage

CGI

Delivering on the benefits of data: How utilities can get the first-mover advantage. With the energy transition underway, there is a similar bold “rethink” taking place in the way energy companies view solutions, particularly around managing data. ravi.kumarv@cgi.com. Tue, 04/16/2019 - 04:29. Data is fuelling the future.