Emerging Technology: The Total

Economic Impact™ Of IBM

Blockchain
Through six customer interviews and data aggregation, Forrester concluded that
IBM Blockchain has the following impact.

WHY IBM BLOCKCHAIN? IBM:

Serves as a reliable “IBM is the glue; they help broker
long-term partner. relationships, and there is
tremendous value in the
Helps identify partners and relationship management
facilitates negotiations. capabilities they provide. Without
Brings blockchain ideas to IBM, we wouldn't have a project.”
life faster. Interac Corp., financial
services industry
Guarantees control over
who joins the network.
Enables innovation through
collaboration on network design.

BLOCKCHAIN-BASED SOLUTIONS DELIVER TWO MAJOR IBM BLOCKCHAIN BENEFIT EXAMPLES

BENEFIT TYPES

New opportunity
Membership fees
New revenue
streams with membership and
Transaction fees transaction charges

Solving existing
pain points 100% elimination
Cost avoidance and savings of conflicting records and
related legacy systems
Efficiency

“Blockchain is a long-term solution. It was

important to us to find a partner we knew was
in it for the long haul. We chose IBM because 70 to 80% reduction
they have a track record, they have for legal and financial resources
experience. They’re a top-tier player and dedicated to conflict resolution
service provider.”
Alectra, utilities industry

This document is an abridged version of a case study commissioned by IBM titled “Emerging Technology Projection: The Total Economic
Impact Of IBM Blockchain”, July 2018.

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