In the markets of emerging tech, the movers and shakers are finally here to play.
Microsoft Blockchain Developer Kit and Azure Blockchain Workbench
Today, the* heavy-hitting* IT giant, Microsoft, has come to* flex* on the competitive arena of Blockchain technology. Microsoft continues its strategy of democratizing access to AI, when it announced this major debut available immediately,
The Azure Blockchain Developer Kit is an open source development toolbox, cram packed with content, sample code, and integrations with a large number of existing services, categorized in these 4 areas:
Connect
Connect various data producers and consumers to or from the blockchain, for example:
- Connect and add blockchain data to a MySQL Database using the Ethereum Logic App Connector
- Using the Ethereum Blockchain Logic App Connector to Create a New Smart Contract When an Entity is Created in the Common Data Service (CDS)
- Add SQL data to an Ethereum ledger using the Ethereum Logic App Connector
- Using Azure Blockchain Workbench Data with Microsoft Excel
- Parse CSV Flat File on upload and Create Contract Action
- Send Outlook Alert After a Specific Contract Action
- Store Blockchain Workbench messages in Cosmos DB!
Integrate
Integrate legacy tools, systems and protocols, such as:
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Azure Storage
- Office
- Sharepoint
- Box
- FTP
- Google Drive
- OneDrive
- OneDrive for Business
- SharePoint
- Twilio
Accelerators
Deep dive into End-to-End examples, or solutions to common patterns.
- Using Azure Search in blockchain scenarios
- Using Azure Blockchain Workbench Data with Power BI
- Sending an Email from Gmail Based on Contract State After a Specific Contract Action
- Integrating the blockchain into enterprise data operations
DevOps for smart contracts
Bring traditional DevOps practices into a distributed application environment with these samples provided by Microsoft, free on GitHub:
- Bots And Assistants
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Voice Samples
- SMS Samples
- Mobile Clients
- Web Samples
This list only covers a portion of the complete kit. You can download the full package for free, straight from the source on GitHub.
Indeed, this is a huge milestone in the industry of Blockchain and emerging technology, but the market is still* "ripe for the picking"*. Microsoft enters the ring to contend, in sequence with a number of other Tech Giants.
For example: Last month, PayPal made its first investment in blockchain technology!
Let's not forget to mention these guys:
Amazon's Fully Managed Blockchain Service
On April 30, Amazon announced a fully managed blockchain service for customers to create and manage secure blockchain networks that can scale to support thousands of applications running millions of transactions. Amazon Managed Blockchain is available immediately in US East. Amazon announced immediate out-of-the-box support for with the Hyperledger Fabric Blockchain, and later this year will also support the Ethereum blockchain!
AT&T Business
AT&T Business offers a range of edge-to-edge technologies including mobility, cybersecurity, networking, voice and collaboration, cloud and IoT solutions and services to match their customers' technology needs.
Nestlé
Nestlé is a global food and beverage company with more than 2,000 brands and global distribution across 189 countries worldwide. Nestlé has begun to release information on its supply chains for its 15 key commodities, using blockchain technology enables a more precise tracking,
Singapore Exchange Limited
Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is Asia's leading and trusted market infrastructure, operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards.
MOBI
MOBI, the Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative, is a non-profit foundation formed to accelerate adoption of and to promote standards in blockchain, distributed ledgers, and related technologies.
Sources: TechCrunch | GitHub | AWS Press Release | Microsoft