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IBM sees blockchain as ready for government use

Computerworld: IBM fellow Jerry Cuomo told the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Wednesday that blockchain is "transformative" and said his company has engaged in more than 400 blockchain projects across a number of industries, including supply chain, financial services, healthcare and government. And while the U.S. is leading the world in blockchain development, he called for more government efforts to promote and deploy the technology itself.

For example, the Congressional Blockchain Caucus, launched in 2016, is working to collect information on blockchain projects that could help individuals securely establish their identity, enable online payments – such as tax payments – and revamp supply chains.

And 451 Research senior analyst Csilla Zsigri, in a recent interview with Computerworld, said governments would see benefits in using the technology to digitize documentation and make access to public services quicker and easier – while saving money and time in the process.

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