Every business has a supply chain. It can involve the linkage of materials, parts, products, services, processes, individuals, departments, organisations and companies. In fact, almost any key component of the business can be part of the supply chain. This makes fast, efficient and secure supply chain management essential for a successful, profitable enterprise; and yet there is a huge and variable array of disparate technologies supporting those key linkages.

Telecommunications has always been at the forefront of embracing disruptive technologies to create new business models and revenue streams, but the TMT sector is yet to harness the full potential of blockchain technology. Within the telecoms industry, blockchain has the potential to make a significant impact on everything from interconnects, partner management, identity management and mobile payments, as well as internal improvements to operations and automation.