Distributed computing

TierPoint Data Centers Adding Zayo CloudLink Services

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Zayo Group, Concurrent computing, Computing, Distributed computing, Cloud storage, Cloud computing, Data center

ST. LOUIS, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --TierPoint, a leading provider of secure, connected data center and cloud solutions at the edge of the internet, today announced an agreement with Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZAYO) to offer Zayo's CloudLink solutions.

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  • ST. LOUIS, May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --TierPoint, a leading provider of secure, connected data center and cloud solutions at the edge of the internet, today announced an agreement with Zayo Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZAYO) to offer Zayo's CloudLink solutions.
  • CloudLink provides dedicated, high-performance bandwidth options, enabling secure connectivity directly to the world's largest public cloud providers and other data centers.
  • Selected TierPoint data centers will offer an on-ramp to Zayo's extensive fiber network, which includes more than 11.5 million fiber miles globally.
  • Initially, TierPoint will offer CloudLink in 22 data centers in 12 markets, including Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, eastern Pennsylvania, Kansas City, Nashville, New York, Seattle, Spokane, and Tulsa.

Conduent Joins the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Next Step in Blockchain Strategy

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Ethereum, Blockchains, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Cross-platform software, Computing, Bitcoin, Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Conduent, Kin, Joseph Lubin

FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Conduent Incorporated (NYSE: CNDT) today announced that it has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) , the world's largest open source blockchain initiative.

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  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., May 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Conduent Incorporated (NYSE: CNDT) today announced that it has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) , the world's largest open source blockchain initiative.
  • As a member of the EEA, Conduent will collaborate with industry leaders in pursuit of Ethereum-based enterprise technology best practices, open standards, and open-source reference architectures.
  • "Blockchain promises to drastically transform digitized business processes making them more efficient, agile, secure and transparent," said Carol Kline, Chief Information Officer, Conduent.
  • Conduent is a trademark of Conduent Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

The ICST Story: Pioneering Content Sharing on Blockchain Networks

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Monday, May 7, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, Ethereum, Cross-platform software, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Computing, Alternative currencies, Kin, Draft:Alpha Token, Syscoin

The internet opened the doors for content creators around the world to make a living.

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  • The internet opened the doors for content creators around the world to make a living.
  • This is where the power of the blockchain comes in.By providing a decentralized ecosystem for sharing data and making payments, individuals will be in more control of their content than ever before.ICST (Individual Content & Skill Token) is a promising new ICO that's looking to revolutionize the content creation industry through blockchain technology.
  • ICST's goal is to improve the content sharing industry, for both producers and consumers of content.For content producers, the platform will provide them with complete control over their revenue and content copyrights, while decreasing the hosting costs associated with broadcasting content online.
  • Built on the Ethereum blockchain network, ICST will provide an unparalleled level of transparency, efficiency, and security for the entertainment industry.

'Atlas Protocol' - A Blockchain Advertising Project from the xGoogler Blockchain Alliance - Announced in New York City

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Monday, April 23, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, Cross-platform software, Computing, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, æternity, Universa Blockchain Protocol

Atlas Protocol will be the first application-layer protocol developed on Nebulas, leveraging the open source, public blockchain platform's decentralized ranking algorithm.

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  • Atlas Protocol will be the first application-layer protocol developed on Nebulas, leveraging the open source, public blockchain platform's decentralized ranking algorithm.
  • Technology experts and investors gathered in New York City last week for the launch event of Atlas Protocol--a decentralized digital marketing protocol that is currently being developed on the Nebulas public blockchain.
  • Duran Liu, founder of Atlas Protocol, introduced his vision for a blockchain-based digital marketing ecosystem at the launch event of the newly announced blockchain startup.
  • Rose Ren (Marketing & PR Director): Former Marketing Lead of Bodhi prediction market blockchain project, and former Investment Manager at cryptocurrency fund Continue Capital.

Introducing Greeneum: A blockchain powered, decentralized platform built to incentivize green energy production

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Sunday, April 22, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, Cross-platform software, Ethereum, Computing, Sustainable energy, Energy development, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing

To protect contributors and bring greater transparency to these projects, the Greeneum platform is built on the ethereum blockchain.

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  • To protect contributors and bring greater transparency to these projects, the Greeneum platform is built on the ethereum blockchain.
  • Greeneum's platform is a first of its kind marketplace and energy production management system.
  • It enables contributors from around the world to invest in green energy projects including solar, hydro and wind power; while concurrently creating production efficiencies during demand fluctuations.
  • Greeneum is a global, decentralized network that aims to encourage the production, distribution and consumption of clean and sustainable energy.

Global Edge Data Center Market 2018 - Opportunities to 2022 with the Market Forecast to Grow at a CAGR of 19.14%

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Friday, April 20, 2018
Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Computing, Cloud storage, Computer networking, Data center, Data management, Distributed data storage, Physical security information management

The "Global Edge Data Center Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Global Edge Data Center Market 2018-2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The global edge data center market to grow at a CAGR of 19.14% during the period 2018-2022.
  • Global Edge Data Center Market 2018-2022, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts.
  • The increasing number of internet-connected devices is expected to drive the demand for edge data centers during the forecast period.

vSport Blockchain Appearance on Global Blockchain Expo in London

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Thursday, April 19, 2018
Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin, Computing, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Hyperledger

The meeting was attended by IBM, Bosch, CISCO, Coca-Cola Global director, Head of the Santander bank's blockchain project, BP technology director, IBM global director, General Manager of Deutsche Bank marketing management department, and the founder of vSport blockchain.

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  • The meeting was attended by IBM, Bosch, CISCO, Coca-Cola Global director, Head of the Santander bank's blockchain project, BP technology director, IBM global director, General Manager of Deutsche Bank marketing management department, and the founder of vSport blockchain.
  • As a representative of sports blockchain, after being invited to the Sportem Exhibitionin Paris and the Singapore Blockchain Seminar, vSport went back to the Global blockchain stage again.
  • They believed blockchain technology advocated by vSport can solve the value transformation dilemma faced by the global sports industry.
  • The Global blockchain Expo held in London is the largest conference this year.

Equinix Closes Metronode Acquisition to Become Market Leader in Australia

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Data centers, Computing, Equinix, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing

The acquisition makes Equinix the market leader in Australia with 15 International Business ExchangeTM (IBX) data centers nationwide.

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  • The acquisition makes Equinix the market leader in Australia with 15 International Business ExchangeTM (IBX) data centers nationwide.
  • The Metronode assets add more than 860,000 square feet (80,000 square meters) of land, 90 percent of which is owned, to the global portfolio of Equinix.
  • "Equinix is doubling down in priority markets and breaking into emerging markets in a meaningful way through this acquisition.
  • This acquisition expands our national footprint and will enable us to help our customers interconnect at the digital edge throughout Australia.

The Growth of Blockchain Technology Solutions

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Blockchains, Cryptocurrencies, Computing, Ethereum, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing, Axoni, Draft:HashCash

The demand for blockchain technology solutions are expected to increase rapidly due to growing adoption of distributed ledger technology.

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  • The demand for blockchain technology solutions are expected to increase rapidly due to growing adoption of distributed ledger technology.
  • The underlying technology of crypto-assets - distributed ledger technology, or DLT - could help financial markets function more efficiently.
  • In the U.S. it aims to grow transactional revenue by innovating SME productivity services using blockchain technology solutions and Aptito, our cloud based, restaurant and retail point-of-sale solution.
  • On October 25, 2017, the company announced it has closed on the remaining balance of its previously announced financing, which was co-led by Blockchain Global Ltd. Blockchain Global is a leading multi-national pure-play Blockchain Technology company operating across four business segments, including transaction verification services, an institutional exchange platform, a blockchain start-up accelerator, and a blockchain technology consultancy.

ARTiFACTS and Blockchain in Healthcare Today Partner to Expand Use of Blockchain in Scholarly Publishing

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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains, Bitcoin, Computing, Ethereum, Concurrent computing, Distributed computing

Under this partnership, ARTiFACTS and Blockchain in Healthcare Today will work together to integrate blockchain technology into the scholarly publishing workflow and collaborate on research to assess the effectiveness of the technology as a tool to improve speed, collaboration, access, transparency, and attribution in scholarly research.

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  • Under this partnership, ARTiFACTS and Blockchain in Healthcare Today will work together to integrate blockchain technology into the scholarly publishing workflow and collaborate on research to assess the effectiveness of the technology as a tool to improve speed, collaboration, access, transparency, and attribution in scholarly research.
  • "Though we're addressing the scholarly publishing market from two different places, ARTiFACTS and Blockchain in Healthcare Today both have common goals: to speed the research cycle, improve the depth and breadth of research available today, and build researcher reputations in real-time," said ARTiFACTS President and Co-Founder, Courtney Morris.
  • The findings from this research will be reviewed and published by Blockchain in Healthcare Today.
  • Initial observations and insights will be presented at the October 2018 ConVerg2Xcelerate conference hosted by Blockchain in Healthcare Today.