Iceventure has followed and worked on the topic of blockchain for quite some time as part of its digital transformation activities (e.g. digital twins) and SaaS practice. We have noticed an increasing interest of our industrial clients who want to explore the possibility of Enterprise Blockchain because of its presumed benefits.

SUMMARY OF KEY QUESTIONS ABOUT ENTERPRISE BLOCKCHAINS

This business study investigates real use cases of (the) blockchain in enterprises. It aims to understand its practicability and advantages as well as the cost savings it facilitates, comparing it to current solutions and possible alternatives.
The most central question that has hitherto remained unanswered is the expected operational cost as well as benefits of an Enterprise Blockchain solution that goes beyond a simple proof of concept, especially in comparison to alternative solutions (e.g. SaaS solutions).
Another central question that even developers have not been able to answer so far, is how costs develop when moving from a public Blockchain (expensive) to a private one and what facilitates this? Moreover, the questions arises what use cases are realistic when this happens?
Furthermore, the value add of a decentralized solution needs to be examined for each use case, especially in the context of Enterprise Blockchains that are meant to solve other issues such replacement of legacy IT and digitalization. That is to say that one needs to ask whether the effort for a decentral IT aligned with the benefits and the market structure.

In addition, many CIOs/CDOs ask which service providers are available, at which costs, and how different proof of concepts (PoCs) and projects compare? Taking into account the increasing number of PoCs, service providers, and start-ups this study provides a comprehensive overview that allows for easy comparisons.

All these questions are answered in a systematic way. In addition to that overviews over service providers, consortia, current research and startups in the field are provided.

Due to exclusive partnerships it is not possible to disclose more information or a complete table of content at the moment.

There is, however, the possibility to become an exclusive partner (see below)

TARGET GROUP

CIOs, CDOs, managers, managing directors and/or project leaders discussing Enterprise Blockchain solutions and/or thinking of introducing one/are in a PoC and want comparison.

CONTENT AND OUTLINE

Status quo of Enterprise blockchain projects
Cost saving effects backed with data
Cost advantage comparing alternatives