Distributed ledger technology (which includes blockchain) is transformative in its own right. That said, one of the unique aspects of distributed ledger technology is its ability to benefit numerous, ...

Distributed ledger tech lets databases work across many nodes without central control. Nodes must agree on updates, making ledgers secure and tamper-proof. Public ledgers are open to all, while ...

Our power grid is becoming more distributed and more renewable than ever. Energy storage is a critical technology component to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and building a low-carbon future.

Upgraded equipment, new software, and innovations to serve both residential, and commercial and industrial customers are changing the solar power industry. Decentralized power generation continues to ...

Precise metrology forms a fundamental basis for advanced science and technology, including bioimaging, semiconductor defects ...

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the insurance industry has approached digital transformation with an unprecedented level of urgency. The need to improve client service delivery, achieve ...

My previous blog explored the lexicon of Bitcoin, blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). As Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture, suggests: “Blockchain is moving beyond cryptocurrency, and it's ...

What is a distributed system? A distributed system is a collection of independent computers that appear to the user as a single coherent system. To accomplish a common objective, the computers in a ...

There is a perception among many that blockchain and distributed ledger technology are the same thing. This is not quite the case. This article explains the difference between blockchain and ...

Decentralization is a pillar of the blockchain ethos, and Ethereum developers are now prioritizing a new design feature that could take the precept to the next level. The push is for “distributed ...

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ZUG, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Distributed Technologies Research (DTR), a fintech company focused on simplifying global payments infrastructure, officially launched its technology platform today.