| |November 20174CIOReviewEditorialBitcoin was created as a digital alternative to traditional currencies. However, the underlying computer protocol that makes cryptocurrencies possible has since been discovered to have a wide variety of use cases outside of powering electronic money. From immutability of distributed ledgers to the security offered by the cryptographic encryption, many features of Blockchain have made appealing solutions to problems across various industries. Given that the first implementation of Blockchain technology was in digital currency, it is no surprise the financial services industry is poised for a major shakeup. Cryptocurrencies have also brought the world of financial services the initial coin offering. Through the public sale and distribution of a unique cryptographic token, companies building on Blockchain platforms can raise money to fund the development of their growing projects. To date, seeking funding in this manner has helped Blockchain companies raise billions of dollars collectively, with some companies raising millions of dollars within minutes. A significant portion of these contributions has come from enthusiastic users who are speculating on the success of a new technology venture. This shift in fundraising model for new companies will have untold effects on the future of the economy. Blockchain has the potential to transform industry operating models. International trade is one of the most complex industries on the planet, requiring the coordination of millions of items through thousands of different channels. Key players in the shipping and logistics industries are researching how Blockchain technology can be applied to supply chain management. However, while noise around the distributed ledger technology has grown steadily throughout the year, the majority of companies are still stuck in the exploration phase, beguiled by its beauty but unable to translate this fascination into practical applications.In this issue, CIOReview presents to you 10 Most Promising Startups in Blockchain Technology who have successfully helped organizations with their innovative offerings. These companies pride themselves on keeping pace with the latest technological advancements in this domain. We hope this issue gives you helpful insight into this market landscape. Sudhakar SinghEditorsudhakar@cioreviewindia.comBlockchain Transforming the Industry Operating Models VOL 5 · ISSUE 11-1· NOVEMBER 02, 2017 PublisherOffice Editorial queries editor@cioreviewindia.com To subscribeVisit www.cioreviewindia.com/magazine-in or send email to: subscription@cioreviewindia.comCover price is Rs 150 per issueAshok KumarVirupakshi PattarAlok ChaturvediCIOReviewSr. VisualizerGroup Art DirectorVP - Sales & MarketingMagendran PerumalCirculation ManagerEditorial TeamCIOReview No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugheshpalya, Bangalore-560017Sheethal MSVimalraj MMaitreyeeCIOReviewEditorSudhakar SinghVisualizersAdvertising queriessales@cioreviewindia.comBangaloreTel 080 46441103Sales & MarketingAmrit SinghChandan ChatterjeeRavi Kalgi Rohit RaghubanshiKiran Kumar H LPrinted and published by Alok Chaturvedi on Behalf of Bizprint Media Technologies Pvt Ltd and Printed at Precision Fototype Services at Sri Sabari Shopping Complex, 24 Residency Road Bangalore-560025 and Published at No. 124, 2nd Floor, Surya Chambers, Old Airport Road, Murugeshpalya, Bangalore-560017. Copyright © 2017 Bizprint Media Technologies Pvt Ltd, All rights reserved. Re-production in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher.Aarushi GhaiAnitha TLakshmi GShaheen SaikiaSeena KennethSuchita GonsalvesPrisila SVinisha PaivaNoidaTel 120 4639300
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