Today, Workday announced that the beta of its blockchain-based credentialing services was launched this week. Its platform, Workday Credentials, uses the technology to issue and verify digital identities which can then be associated with qualifications. The WayTo app allows individuals to manage their identities on a mobile platform, and is also being tested.
As part of an annual conference, Workday revealed the launch along with project updates in machine learning and data science. The HR and financial software firm boasts half of the Fortune 50 companies as clients, plus 40% of the Fortune 500.
It has been working on blockchain-powered credentialing for some time, having contributed to the IBM
Job-Creds project with
Sovrin. Workday
first hinted at its Credentials platform in July, explaining the need for efficiently verifiable qualifications in HR and the broader workforce.
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