Blockchain technologies are transformational: they can enable enterprises to reinvent processes and business models, and pursue radically disruptive use cases. Many decision-makers and IT professionals don't understand blockchain; others confuse it with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. This concise, accessible handbook brings clarity and pragmatism to blockchain technologies and opportunities. Written from a business perspective by three of IBM's leading consultants, it presents real-world examples that demonstrate what blockchain can and can't do. Drawing on their unsurpassed experience, the authors survey the technology's current state, introduce industry-specific and cross-industry use cases, review approaches to implementation and governance, and preview emerging capabilities -- all with a relentless focus on real business outcomes, and no hype. I will never be able to adequately express how useful this book will be to my class. In addition to the great chapters on cybersecurity, I loved the Integration Models, especially 'Coexistence with Systems of Record.' Legacy integration with Blockchain is a critical barrier, and you nailed it! - Thomas Doty, JD, LLM - Adjunct Professor, University of New Hampshire Law The pragmatic, business-driven guide to driving value and disrupting markets with blockchain technologies A team of IBM's leading blockchain consultants focus on real business outcomes and transformations Understand blockchain technology, ecosystems, business models, implementation strategies, governance, and emerging capabilities Explore a wide spectrum of industry-specific and cross-industry use cases