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Bringing Blockchain into Real Life: Practical Applications for Disruptive Technology

Daniel Burrus

Just like the Bitcoin boom of late 2017, Dogecoin, Ethereum, and other forms of cryptocurrency are starting to gain constant notoriety in the media. At this point, those who do understand what cryptocurrency is realize the disruptive nature of the concept and how it can upend the banking and financial industry.

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We are falling badly behind on our invention in technology for the Energy Transition

Paul Hobcraft

So let me get back to what this post is about, providing critical reference points on technologies we need to improve and innovate. This site is primarily a place I go back and constantly check when it comes to the progress on the technologies that need to be researched, developed and deployed.

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Bitcoin and Blockchain: A Small Glimpse Into Big Digital Disruptions

Daniel Burrus

Several of us likely remember the Bitcoin boom around the end of 2017, when thousands of individuals bought Bitcoin, seeing the value of their dollar skyrocket for a brief period. If you asked those same individuals to explain what blockchain technology is, they would meet your gaze with a blank stare. Anticipation Is Key for Survival.

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Five Must-Attend Innovation & Tech Conferences in 2017

IdeaScale

So, to help you pick, we’ve selected 2017’s most fascinating, compelling innovation conferences to mark on your calendars. Disrupt 2017. Hosted by industry website TechCrunch, this is often where you’ll see the most out-there, creative ideas in innovation, especially around technology and apps.

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The Travel & Hospitality Industry is Being Disrupted, Again.

Leapfrogging

Airbnb disrupted hotels. Now big travel and hospitality companies are going after the next disruptive innovation themselves before getting blindsided yet again. As part of a new series of articles I’m writing called Everything Transformed , I’m focusing on the widespread disruption of just about every industry on the planet.

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Technology Scouting Excellence 2017 Speaker Lineup

eZassi

Announcing Technology Scouting Excellence Speakers. Today we are excited to announce the speaker lineup for the Technology Scouting 2017 conference. The conference date is October 18 – 19, 2017 and will be held in Boston, MA. Alp Akonur , Director Technology Strategy R&D Due Diligence. Baxter Healthcare.

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Silicon Valley’s Next Target: Disrupt the Construction and Real Estate Industries

Leapfrogging

Every industry, every company, and every leader must recognize one simple fact: every product, service, process, and business model will be disrupted–it’s just a matter of time. Companies that think they’re immune to the trends and technologies upending every industry on the planet risk the same thing: obsolescence.