Salesforce launches easy to use blockchain solution

Yesterday at its TrailheaDX developer conference, Salesforce unveiled the Salesforce Blockchain. First revealed at last year’s event, the solution enables the use of blockchain through clicks rather than needing to write code. One of the first customers to use the platform is S&P Global Ratings. “We help companies build for the future by making breakthrough technology accessible and easy to use — today we are doing just that with Salesforce Blockchain,” said Bret Taylor, President and Chief Product Officer, Salesforce.

An opportunity for Salesforce to extend its reach?

A key challenge with implementing blockchain solutions is the lack of skills and knowledge within enterprises. So making it a clickable process is a big step forward. The downside is that companies need to trust that Salesforce is dealing with all the complexity securely. But if a company is an existing Salesforce customer, it must already have confidence in Salesforce’s ability to manage sensitive data.

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