CTRM Center Catchup

When considering #AI applications in the #energy sector, use cases that come to mind normally include predictive #analytics, reporting, and the automation of back-office processes and operations. #CTRM Learn more https://lnkd.in/eZchHgyF

Last week, Gary Vasey had a visit from Gerald Neher, Managing Partner of ComFin Software and his business partner – Gunther Dauner. They met in town at one of his favorite coffee shops to catch up a bit and discuss ComFin. ComFin Software provides what it describes as “cost competitive, full-featured trade administration and risk management software applications (categorised as #CTRM) to the global #commodity and #energy industries.” Read more https://lnkd.in/eh9wsPQc

Last week, Kevin Mossop attended the annual @FIS European Energy User Group meeting, held in the 2nd arrondissement of Paris, near the FIS office. The two-day event was well-attended by FIS customers and partners, showcasing FIS’s ongoing developments for the #energy sector. #ctrm Learn more https://lnkd.in/e3RcGWYa

🤔 Is C/ETRM a Misnomer? ComTech has long argued that C/ETRM (Commodity Trading and Risk Management) doesn’t fully capture the industry’s needs. 📉 Evolving Complexity in Risk: Over the years, risk management has become highly specialized, covering areas like price, market, credit, regulatory, operational, and more. 🚫 Falling Short: Most C/ETRMs struggle to provide a comprehensive risk management solution across all these areas. #ETRM #RiskManagement #CTRM Read more https://lnkd.in/eaCarriD

🔍 Unique Position in the Industry: Hitachi Energy stands out as a vendor from an analyst’s perspective. 📚 A Different Toolset Needed: In our earlier CTRM software publications, we noted the need for specialized tools for the asset-heavy side of the industry – different from those used by merchants and traders. 🌍 Energy Transition = Greater Relevance: As the Energy Transition progresses, this observation has only become more significant. 🎯 Targeting a Niche: Hitachi Energy is addressing this unique need, bringing tailored solutions to the table. #CTRM #HitachiEnergy #EnergyTransition Read more https://lnkd.in/eYTj5C2x

enuit always has quite a presence in the Asia-Pacific region in our Vendor Perception Studies and so far, this year is no different (the report is in progress). Much of that presence comes from having operations in #China of course, but Enuit is also active in the region generally. #riskmanagement #ctrm Learn more https://lnkd.in/eXqfWMUj

NEW SOURCEBOOK 2024 | This Commodity Technology Advisory LLC (ComTech) #CTRM & #RM Sourcebook of #Software Suppliers and Products is designed to be a highly usable and informationally rich resource for those seeking insights into the capabilities and coverage of products within the Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) and standalone #Risk Management (RM) software space. It is a starting point in a product selection process - a mid-level guide to allow the reader to develop a long list of vendors that have high potential capabilities in terms of functional and commodity coverage to meet the specific needs of individual commodity market participants. Download it today: https://lnkd.in/ePC4nSA2

Gary Vasey recently spoke with Chris Mudry and David Glasspool of Amphora. Over the last few years, since Chris took over, Amphora has seen some success in the market with several back-to-back record growth years to the point where it has built a substantial customer base. At the same time, Amphora has invested any profits back into the business and made several significant improvements that it hopes will position it for further growth. #ctrm #riskmanagement Learn more https://lnkd.in/ecXS8nWu

Phlo has developed an implementation methodology, and it is a 40-step process she told me. It starts with a pre-implementation discovery phase – basically a project initiation and planning that looks at all aspects of how to get the project started, staffed, managed and scoped. #ctrm #riskmanagement Read more https://lnkd.in/ePfcrzjW

On the back of good growth such as achieving a 70% adoption rate in the NW European barge market, VAKT is expanding and moving onto new targets as outlined by CEO – Tasja Botha – here recently. Of course, to achieve growth targets, people are key and so VAKT has made several hires to support its objectives. Among these are Charles Waple and Sandip Kanago. #ctrm #riskmanagement Read more https://lnkd.in/dh-Ah_rd