Blockchain

Fast, secure, scalable and optimized for your business

Meet the game-changing technology driving digital transformation

Blockchain is an innovative technology powered by cryptography that keeps track of every transaction within a business network for full end-to-end transparency. Chains of data blocks are shared with participants throughout the network in real-time, guaranteeing data integrity without third party verification. Samsung SDS’s blockchain technology can be integrated with AI and IoT to uncover new business opportunities across industries including finance, logistics, manufacturing and government.

Trends

Need to introduce a blockchain optimized for business that supports performance and scalability

- Can you keep up with blockchain’s pace of innovation?
- Blockchain presents a new paradigm for value transfer and data management. By innovating core systems and uncovering new business models, this innovative technology is quickly driving broader adoption.
- Have you found the right blockchain platform for your business?
- Businesses find it challenging to implement blockchain because it encompasses complex mechanisms and a multitude of technologies. From performance and scalability to monitoring, many factors need to be considered before applying blockchain to your business.
- Is your blockchain solution optimized for enterprise?
- Adopting an effective blockchain solution optimized for enterprise is now more important than ever. Getting the right high-performance blockchain that meets all the requirements for easy enterprise application including connectivity, security and scalability gives you the ease of mind to focus all your efforts on maximizing customer value.

Major Services

Samsung SDS’s blockchain platform, Nexledger

Customers to use blockchain platform 170 or more
Patent in blockchain 81 cases (As of Aug. 2020)
Global top 50 companies in blockchain Selected 2 years in a row (Forbes, 2019-2020)

Fast Transaction
Ensure fast transaction speeds with Nexledger Universal’s consensus algorithm. Enjoy further performance enhancements with our proprietary solution, Nexledger Accelerator.
Interoperability
Choose between Nexledger Consensus Algorithm, Hyperledger Fabric and Ethereum as consensus algorithms. Flexibly deploy blockchain services using standard API.
Security
Enjoy even stronger security with stringent node and key management, data encryption and personal information protection technology.
Cloud Service
Easily deploy and scale up our cloud-based platform, Nexledger Universal. If you are considering blockchain development, experience Nexledger Universal in various cloud service.

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Nexledger, also noted by Gartner, innovates all businesses

Nexledger is a blockchain platform for enterprises that can be used not only in finance, but also in other industries such as logistics, manufacturing, and distribution, using blockchain technology that is emerging as the core technology of the 4th industrial revolution. Meet it now.

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Case Studies

Bank B

Establishing load platform for policy funds based on blockchain at Bank
Thanks to Nexledger, it is now able to introduce the loan platform that simplifies customers’ loan processes and complicated corporate processes to check out the loan applications and enhances the accuracy in transactions and service ledgers.
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Global Manufacturer

Blockchain-based Global e-Contract System Saves KRW 450 million yearly
Global Manufacturer Company S has applied Nexledger, blockchain for companies, to established Nexledger-based global e-contract system. The application prevents risks of forge and falsification regarding contract and contract history and strengthens reliability in transaction.
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Credit Card Company S

Internalizing e-document verification on blockchain
Nexledger helps internalize the original e-document verification function, which secures stability in operation. Compared to the cost when using the external authorized e-document center, KRW 290 million is saved yearly.
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PEGA

Blockchain-based automotive warranty management
From manufacturing stage to warranty support, trust can be achieved by transparently managing the records of every car parts using blockchain technology.
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Analyst Reports

- Samsung SDS was named as one of the top 50 blockchain companies with minimum revenues or valuations of $1 billion by Forbes
- in Blockchain 50, 2020, Forbes
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- Samsung SDS ranked as the 11th most valuable IT services brand in the report 『Global Top 25 IT Services Brand』 by Brand Finance
- in Brand Finance IT Services 25, 2020, Brand Finance
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- Forrester cites Samsung SDS Nexledger’s business cases and consensus mechanism in the report, A Pragmatic Road Map for Blockchain
- A Pragmatic Road Map for Blockchain, 2019, Forrester
  
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- Samsung SDS was included in the sample vendors list in the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Blockchain Business
- in Hype Cycle for Blockchain Business, 2018, Gartner
  
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- Samsung SDS Nexledger was cited as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner report, Market Guide for Blockchain Platforms
- in Market Guide for Blockchain Platforms, 2018, Gartner
  
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- Samsung SDS was included in ‘Vendors to Watch’ list in the Gartner report, Market Trends: How Blockchain Impacts Different Vertical Industries
- in Market Trends: How Blockchain Impacts Different Vertical Industries, 2018, Gartner
  
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- Forrester mentions Nexledger as a representative Blockchain vendor in Asia-Pacific
- in Vendor Landscape: Blockchain Technology Provider in Asia Pacific, 2017, Forrester
  
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Related Offerings

Find out more about our offerings

Nexledger Universal
Begin your blockchain journey with our enterprise blockchain platform. Ensure quick and easy deployment with our scalable and high-performance platform.
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Nexledger Accelerator
Speed up transaction throughput by up to 15 times with Nexledger Accelerator. Adopt our globally proven solution for enterprise across a wide variety of platforms using our specialized management features.
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- This independently researched report presents how Blockchain builds distributed trust to enhance digital ecosystems, along with a technical architecture of Blockchain platforms.

- Forrester included Samsung SDS Nexledger in a list of business cases to show how Blockchain adds value across industries worldwide.

- In its report, Forrester notes: “Samsung SDS Nexledger not only has its own consensus mechanism, but it also supports Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric”

A Pragmatic Road Map for Blockchain, 2019, Forrester, Learn More

FIGURE 2 Business Cases Worldwide Are Proving The Value Of Blockchain Across Industries

FIGURE 2 Business Cases Worldwide Are Proving The Value Of Blockchain Across Industries
Vendor	Customer	Business Pattern	Key business case scenario	Business case overview
Samsung SDS	Korea Federation of Banks (banking)	Effectiveness	Business process transformation	Interoperable blockchain authentication among 18 commercial banks in South Korea
	Maritime Logistics Consortium (logistics)	Trust	Visible business network	Track and share the cargo information (temperature, humidity, etc.) in real-time Network participants include shipping firms, financial institutions, and government departments
	Samsung SDI (manufacturing)	Trust	Tamperproof asset attestation and protection	Trustworthy electronic contract system

FIGURE 4 The Performance And Implementation Of Consensus Mechanisms Vary

FIGURE 2 Business Cases Worldwide Are Proving The Value Of Blockchain Across Industries
Consensus/ordering mechanism	Throughput	Degree of decentralization	Blockchain/DLT¹⁾ implementations	Mechanism haracteristics
Nexledger Consensus Algorithm (NCA)	High	Medium	Samsung SDS (Nexledger Platform)	Proprietary algorithm of Samsung SDS

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This independently researched report tracks and measures the maturity and adoption rates of various technologies and provides insights into how relevant they are to solving business problems around the digital world. Samsung SDS, via its Blockchain platform, Nexledger; is listed as a sample vendor in the report.

*Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

This independently researched report describes the impact of Blockchain across different industries. Samsung SDS, via its Blockchain platform, Nexledger; is listed as a Horizontal Solution Provider in the report.

This independently researched report discusses how Blockchain is creating innovative business opportunities in Asia, and profiles Blockchain vendors in the APAC region.

This independently researched report provides a market analysis of the Blockchain platform realm. Samsung SDS, via its Blockchain platform, Nexledger; is listed as a Representative Vendor in the report.