Click to learn more about author Jay Chapel. Every week, we find ourselves having a conversation about cost optimization with a wide variety of enterprises. In larger companies, we often talk to folks in the business unit that most people traditionally refer to as Information Technology (IT). These meetings usually include discussions about the centralization vs. decentralization […]
Accountability Issues with Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Click to learn more about author Daniel Jebaraj. Despite enthusiasts’ proclamations that accuracy and security are inherent characteristics of blockchain, there are still ways cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-derived technologies can be manipulated and compromised. Let’s examine four accountability concerns that arise in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. Accountability Issue #1: Who Manages the Exchanges? Since most cryptocurrency […]
The Fundamentals of Microservices: Use Cases and Benefits
Microservices offer a number of benefits, which include helping release software faster, update software more frequently, and add new features more quickly. Microservices provide the flexibility to use different technologies and different programming languages, depending on the organization’s needs. The Microservice philosophy of decentralization effects the management and architecture of data. The traditional monolithic approach […]