The First Decentralized Enterprise Cloud for Data Storage and Computer

June 14, 2017

The authors introduce DataBloc, the first decentralized enterprise cloud for data storage and compute. Data services is a $400B market and the amount of usable data is growing exponentially alongside advancements in Artificial Intelligence, Social Networks, Machine Learning, and the Internet of Things. As much as one third of all usable data is deleted, but data centers are only utilizing 43.14% percent of their available storage capacity on average. 1 This glaring inefficiency combined with a rapidly growing market presents a tremendous opportunity for innovation via blockchain technology.

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H&R Block

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a global consumer tax services provider. Tax return preparation services are provided by professional tax preparers in approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail tax offices worldwide, and through H&R Block tax software products for the DIY consumer.

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whitePaper | April 30, 2022

According to PayPal’s Borderless Commerce Report, worldwide e-commerce is expected togrow 14.3% in 2021, with a 28% increase in new online shoppers. 1 Based on Visa’s latest Global Merchant E-commerce Study, 66% of e-commerce companies are selling products across borders, with cross-border sales accountingfor around one-third (31%) of their revenue on average. 2 Even though 87% of merchants believe their biggest growth potential lies with international online sales expansion, owners of small businesses expressed their reluctance to take actions to expand into new markets 3 Lacking interoperable payment solutions suitable for international trade is preventing merchants, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), from tapping into international markets:

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Out with Legacy, in with the Cloud: The Future of Point of Sale

whitePaper | August 17, 2022

Restaurant customers today expect a lot from their dining experiences: seamless ordering, delivery, and payment; menu choices that suit their dietary preferences; and consistently high-quality food which is also afordable, sustainable, and served quickly

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Microsoft Word Ecommerce in a Global Environment

whitePaper | November 5, 2019

Global e-commerce sales topped $1 trillion for the first time in 2012. Estimates for 2013 indicate a projected growth in online sales of 18.3%, or $1.3 trillion in worldwide annual revenue1 . The regional market share of global e-commerce will also continue to change dramatically in the coming years, with the Asia-Pacific market overtaking North America as the highest e-commerce sales region in the world.

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H&R Block

H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB) is a global consumer tax services provider. Tax return preparation services are provided by professional tax preparers in approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail tax offices worldwide, and through H&R Block tax software products for the DIY consumer.

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