Data sovereignty in blockchain era: Insights from former Oracle exec Zaldastani
Nicholas Zaldastani, former Oracle director, reflects on the explosive rise in data’s value since the late 1980s, when he recognized its strategic power and how blockchain technology can change the landscape.
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