Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business, Healthcare, Education, and Government

Information Resources Management Association (Curatore)

IGI Global, 2020

Even though blockchain technology was originally created as a ledger system for bitcoin to operate on, using it for areas other than cryptocurrency has become increasingly popular as of late. The transparency and security provided by blockchain technology is challenging innovation in a variety of businesses and is being applied in fields that include accounting and finance, supply chain management, and education. With the ability to perform such tasks as tracking fraud and securing the distribution of medical records, this technology is key to the advancement of many industries. The Research Anthology on Blockchain Technology in Business, Healthcare, Education, and Government is a vital reference source that examines the latest scholarly material on trends, techniques, and uses of blockchain technology applications in a variety of industries, and how this technology can further transparency and security. Highlighting a range of topics such as cryptography, smart contracts, and decentralized blockchain, this multi-volume book is ideally designed for academics, researchers, industry leaders, managers, healthcare professionals, IT consultants, engineers, programmers, practitioners, government officials, policymakers, and students.

• Curatore: Information Resources Management Association
• Editore: IGI Global
• Anno: 2020
• Rilegatura: Hardback
• Pagine: 2160 p.
• Dimensioni: 279 x 216 mm
• Peso: 333 gr.
• EAN: 9781799853510

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