New tools that allow simple and efficient use of blockchain can now be utilized by developers who work with distributed ledger technology. Microsoft Corp presents the Azure Blockchain Workbench, a new set of tools announced during the annual Microsoft Build conference which ran from May 7 to May 9, 2018 in Seattle.
Software requirements that are certified and optimized to run on Azure are available in the Azure Marketplace, where you can find a variety of software solutions like open source container platforms, threat detection, blockchain-based apps and services. It is also a marketplace where you can sell developed apps and software products.
With this new platform, the development of blockchain applications can happen within days unlike previously when it could take months. It also supports consulting services including the implementation of database services or proof of concepts.
According to Microsoft, this Workbench platform is the “scaffolding for an end-to-end blockchain application" that can be easily built with just a few clicks. This is Microsoft’s contribution to the increasing number of blockchain adopters by offering a ready-to-use infrastructure for people who are looking for a quick implementation of blockchain solutions. Workbench takes care of the integration between blockchain and Azure services.
Microsoft Azure general manager Matthew Kerner said workbench helps customers to get started quickly by automating infrastucture set up. That way, developers can focus on application logic while business owners can focus on defining and validating their use cases. By automating the necessary deployment of distributed ledgers and network construction, developers can save on related overhead expenses.
Prior to its recent announcement, Workbench has already been offered to select parties. The Israeli bank Hapoalim has used it to configure a solution to process bank guarantees for large purposes more efficiently. In Italy, Nestle has tested it to track the supply chain of its Bacio Perugina chocolate. In the U.S., Apptus uses the platform to build and deploy smart contracts to secure, track and adjust to changes in loans.
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