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IBM Blockchain Platform

IBM Blockchain Platform

Overview

What is IBM Blockchain Platform?

Hyperledger Fabric tools and technologies to help build, govern, operate and grow blockchain solutions that can be deployed anywhere. The IBM Blockchain Platform is IBM's commercial deployment of Hyperledger Fabric open source and comes with 24x7x365 support with…

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Recent Reviews

Very Useful Platform

8 out of 10
December 28, 2020
Incentivized
IBM Blockchain Platform is used to develop and manage the blockchain network of an insurance organization's solution with other companies. …
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good value

4 out of 10
October 19, 2020
Incentivized
IBM Blockchain Platform is helpful for maintaining and securing important and classified information to ensure everything is not only …
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Pricing

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IBM Blockchain Platform - Software

$0.29

On Premise
per virtual processor core(VPC) hour

IBM Blockchain Platform - SaaS

$0.29

Cloud
per virtual processor core(VPC) hour

Entry-level set up fee?

  • No setup fee
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://www.ibm.com/cloud/blockchain…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Product Details

What is IBM Blockchain Platform?

Hyperledger Fabric tools and technologies to help build, govern, operate and grow blockchain solutions that can be deployed anywhere.

The IBM Blockchain Platform is IBM's commercial deployment of Hyperledger Fabric open source and comes with 24x7x365 support with production grade SLA's to insure blockchain open source solutions stays running.

IBM Blockchain Platform Features

  • Supported: Powerful, easy to use developer productivity tools: The IBM Blockchain Platform helps make any developer a blockchain developers. Enjoy smooth integration between smart contract development and network management with our new Visual Studio (VS) Code extension. With simplified DevOps in a seamless environment, your team can move easily from development, to test, to production. Plus, smart contracts can be developed in JavaScript, Java, and Go languages.
  • Supported: Operate and govern networks with total control: Deploy only the Hyperledger Fabric components you need (Peer, Ordering Service, Certificate Authority). You can manage all network components through a single console, no matter where they are deployed — and maintain complete control over identities, ledger, and smart contracts.
  • Supported: Manage multicloud, Hybrid-cloud, on-premises networks: Connect to nodes running in any environment (on-premises, public, hybrid clouds) and easily connect a single peer to multiple industry networks. You can start small, with no upfront investment, pay as you grow, and upgrade easily through Kubernetes.
  • Supported: Production grade blockchain support for open source: The IBM Blockchain Platform is IBM's commercial deployment of Hyperledger Fabric (a blockchain open source project of the Linux Foundation). IBM certifies an image of the fabric open source and checks for security vulnerabilities daily. IBM offers 24x7x365 support for the Fabric open source code with SLA's suitable for even the most regulated production environments.

IBM Blockchain Platform Competitors

IBM Blockchain Platform Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsLinux, Hyperledger Fabric
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesWorldwide support
Supported LanguagesNode.js, Golang, JavaScript, and Java

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corda, Oracle Blockchain Cloud, and Azure Blockchain Service are common alternatives for IBM Blockchain Platform.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.4.

The most common users of IBM Blockchain Platform are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).

IBM Blockchain Platform Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)30%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)30%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)40%
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Reviews and Ratings

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Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
So far so good. Thankfully we built the solution with the help of IBM. We went through the garage process for evaluation and identification of use case. Successfully made a pilot solution and ran with couple of customer. From there we built an MVP and extended it beyond which is currently LIVE.
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
In many cases I do not have to reach out to support because the knowledge base is very detailed, presenting the solutions step by step in a very detailed and intuitive way. At other times the first-level support does not have the necessary knowledge and you must wait for technical support. This is common in any provider but I would love to receive immediate, qualified support through the chat
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The team responds fast and solved most of the issues. We felt that IBM was very welcoming and even put some very senior resources to look into the issues and help us out. We are very thankful for that help.

However, as said earlier as well, at times, we thought that the issues were idiosyncratic in nature and hence the only approach was to just start afresh rather than trying to really find out the issue.
October 19, 2020

good value

Score 4 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The platform is definitely useful, albeit can be tough to learn. Overall I would recommend it for situations where the people using it know what they are doing and have the capacity to learn and play within the system to become familiar with how it all works before rolling it out.
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
We're not really happy with IBM support. It is an area to improve, seriously. IBM uses tickets, but they are not being looked at or taking the time to provide the necessary support. Upon getting an agent, it will take almost a day to get one single response. Imagine what a disaster that can create when it takes multiple days for just the initial communications.
September 08, 2020

IBM Blockchain in Action

Jay Fallah | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
The support is almost non existent. We went as far as partnering with IBM and paying for support and training and still when the trainer with material on hand fails doing exactly what the documentation is suggesting is a clear indication of the lack of maturity in the platform. This will change in the future, however at the moment it is not mature enough to go beyond experimentation or proof of concept. IBM has to give much more resources and effort for this to happen.
Karen Kilroy | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
IBM has the most brilliant engineers in the world. The IBM marketing team is extremely strong on blockchain as well. The only chink in the armor I see is the lack of flexible pricing on IBM Blockchain Platform and the lack of what many businesses see as a reasonable starting point for a financial commitment.
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