Blockchain technology is currently in the trough of disillusionment, according to Gartner’s Hype Cycle. However, there are still many potential applications and innovations that can be developed. Gartner believes that blockchain will eventually lead to a reformation of various industries. The National Institute of Standards and Technology has released a draft report aiming to help IT decision-makers understand blockchain and make informed choices about its deployment. Blockchain technologies have the potential to disrupt multiple industries, and organizations should investigate whether blockchain can benefit them.
Concerns over the security of electronic personal health information intensifies
Ascension Health warned that the personal data of its patients and staff were compromised during a ransomware attack in May that impacted around 5.6 million
