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Title: [2016-05-13] Firstpost: Capgemini and ascribe to bring blockchain to fin clients Post by: polynesia on May 16, 2016, 12:59:35 AM Capgemini and ascribe ally to bring blockchain to financial services clients
http://tech.firstpost.com/biztech/capgemini-and-ascribe-ally-to-bring-blockchain-to-financial-services-clients-314780.html Capgemini, the provider of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has announced an alliance with ascribe GmbH to develop a blockchain database solution built on BigchainDB, for a rewards and loyalty system for consumer banking that tracks processed transactions in real-time. The blockchain database will enable banks to offer consumers the ability to combine loyalty points from various programs and use them in real-time for redemption. As part of the alliance, Capgemini will bring together its financial services, consulting and digital technology expertise in BigchainDB to design and develop a loyalty and rewards system. The blockchain database solution will help banks to have flexibility on offering a robust reward system that is cost-efficient, and secure, while providing consumers the ability to use rewards across multiple merchants. |