On June 18, 2019, IBM<a href="https://www.ledgerinsights.com/enterprise-blockchain-ibm-platform-aws-azure/"> unveiled</a> an upgraded 2.0 version of its enterprise blockchain platform. In a press release on Tuesday, IBM’s Vice President Jerry Cuomo cited that this upgrade is a step towards realizing their vision of a <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/ethereum-eth-on-the-cusp-of-mass-adoption-stated-as-the-leading-blockchain-platform-by-an-ey-report/">blockchain platform</a> with full flexibility, built around a well-managed open source distributed ledger technology that can run in virtually any computing infrastructure.
With the re-architected <a href="https://www.cryptoknowmics.com/crypto/ibm-launches-an-upgraded-version-of-its-enterprise-blockchain-platform/">IBM blockchain</a> platform, clients can use the blockchain solution on public clouds like IBM cloud, Azure, AWS, or private clouds such as LinuxOne hosted by companies. IBM also added Kubernetes, support for app management, and deployment. 

The VP Cuomo said,
<blockquote>“This hybrid and multi-cloud approach will allow blockchain networks to work effectively across multiple environments.”</blockquote>
According to the release, firms are now able to manage a blockchain network’s entire life cycle due to the new or improved capabilities of the revamped IBM blockchain platform.

IBM blockchain CTO Gari Singh stated that "When we started, our distribution of fabric, the IBM blockchain platform was a cloud-first solution.” Currently, the situation is said to be more complicated since the networks and ecosystems are expanding and entering production. The multicloud and the on-premise feature is the most crucial change in IBM blockchain platform 2.0.
<h2>A Uniques IBM Blockchain Platform</h2>
Despite being a significant contributor to opensource Hyperledger fabric, IBM is not IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric. The open source version is similar to the Fabric version delivered in IBM’s Blockchain Platform, but the latter provides additional tooling which aims to make it easier to build.

Singh summarised by saying that the vision is of Blockchain at its best, and not a single vendor controlling the software and cloud, nor is it a single organization controlling everything. Users also have “complete control” of identities, ledger and smart contracts.
<h2>Deploying Blockchain Components</h2>
Cuomo explained; 
<blockquote>“Developers can now easily move from development to test to production from a single console. Included within the extension are code samples and tutorials, enabling any developer to become a blockchain developer easily. The IBM Blockchain Platform meets developers where they are, offering support for smart contracts to be written in JavaScript, Java, and Go languages.”</blockquote>
IBM also highlighted a few client projects such as<a href="https://www.ledgerinsights.com/mediaocean-ibm-advertising-blockchain/"> MediaOcean</a> and<a href="https://www.ledgerinsights.com/ibm-aais-blockchain-insurance-compliance-reporting/"> American Association of Insurance Services</a> (AAIS).

IBM Launches an Upgraded Version of its Enterprise Blockchain Platform

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IBM Launches an Upgraded Version of its Enterprise Blockchain Platform

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