Google , Intel , Nokia , Huawei and Microsoft have been named as the founding members of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute 's latest industry specific group . It will examine the challenges of using large distributed networks , and develop industry standards for blockchain 's use , including interfaces , protocols and information models . The group is set to have its first meeting in Madrid on 24 September .
Vodafone, Intel, Ericsson, Huawei and Telefonica have been named as the founding members of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute's latest industry specific group. It will examine the challenges of using permissioned distributed ledgers, and develop industry standards for blockchain's use, including interfaces, protocols and information models. The group is set to have its first meeting in Madrid on 24 January.