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    Open source identity: Bitcoin technical lead Gavin Andresen

    Originally from Melbourne, Australia but now living in the US, Gavin Andresen is the technical lead of the Bitcoin virtual currency system. Started by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, Bitcoin is a digital currency system consisting of an open source client and P2P network. The aim of the Bitcoin project is a decentralised, secure peer-to-peer currency system that does not rely on banks or central transaction processing authorities. To generate “Bitcoins” people on the network use a cross-platform, open source client developed in C++. In addition to the open source aspect of Bitcoin, there is now an emerging market in services around the cryptocurrency such as exchange portals and virtual clearing houses. Previously, the Open Source Identity series has featured interviews with Ruby on Rails creator David Heinemeier Hansson, Linux’s Linus Torvalds, Jan Schneider of Horde, Mark Spencer of Asterisk fame, Spine CMS creator Hendrick van Belleghem, Free Telephony Project founder David Rowe, and PulseAudio creator Lennart Poettering. This time we talk to Gavin Andresen about the new, decentralised approach to money – Bitcoin.

    Written by Rodney Gedda • 21 March 11 14:29

  • The business of risk management

    CIO sat down with the head of actuarial studies at the Australian School of Business, University of NSW, Associate Professor John Evans, to talk risk management and the role it plays in the enterprise.

    Written by Georgina Swan • 28 Feb. 11 12:55

  • 10 questions for Opera Solutions CFO Rob Bothe

    Interview with Opera Solutions CFO Rob Bothe about management and recruiting.

    Written by Nancy Weil • 19 Jan. 11 05:55

  • Mobile benefits outweigh the risks: Westpac CTO

    The new paradigm of mobile banking carries with it inherent risks, but there’s no reason for consumers to be less confident about the security of their data if the right safeguards are in place, says the chief technology officer (CTO) of Westpac bank.

    Written by Rodney Gedda • 28 Dec. 10 09:00

  • A&G IT director talks business continuity

    A&G insurance is probably best known for its Budget Direct insurance brand. IT director, Paul Malt, talks to CIO.

    Written by Georgina Swan • 29 Nov. 10 11:53
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