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Darling Analytics: Full-Scale AI Platform for Commodity Traders and Operators

AI is being discussed, analyzed, and explored everywhere these days. Yet, it’s still rare to see AI-based software for commodity traders that features full-scale AI capabilities and is already... continue reading

AI Report Due Out Shortly

The AI research is now complete and the report in first draft shape. It should be issued next week sometime as a free download. Currently sponsored by Dycotrade, you... continue reading

AI facilitates Brady’s automated trading

AI is the defining word of our time. Conversations about AI permeate every aspect of the energy business from coding assistance, data analysis, and forecasting to interface development, risk... continue reading

How FIS is shaping AI-Driven business processes

When discussing the use of AI in the energy industry, people often focus on specific use cases, weighing benefits against challenges related to trust, security, and efficiency. But why... continue reading

AI helps to navigate decisions in the era of uncertainty. Hitachi’s approach.

The current global situation is marked by deep uncertainty, with geopolitical factors playing a crucial role in shaping energy and commodity markets. Several key challenges are influencing decision-making in... continue reading

Brady’s Integrated Energy Ecosystem: from data management to trading.

Recently, Brady released a white paper outlining how their Energy Data Manager (EDM) interacts with ETRM systems and why EDM is a vital component of the modern energy ecosystem.... continue reading

E-world impressions 2025

E-World is as crowded as ever, with many familiar faces, people I meet regularly there. As usual, attendees are having meetings, exchanging opinions, engaging in discussions and having fun…... continue reading

Energy One’s European ETRM Gaining Ground

Contigo Software had always enjoyed a strong UK presence and installed base with its enTrader ETRM solution – even being deployed by firms with other ETRMs installed specifically to... continue reading

The market is looking for solutions supporting battery optimization and trading

It is evident that energy transition technologies continue to advance despite certain challenges. This is particularly true for power grid expansions and the development of flexibility markets, where Battery... continue reading

Energy Ones solutions for battery optimization and real time trading in Australia

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) are becoming increasingly critical as renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind, capture a larger share of the market. In the face of intermittent... continue reading

ComTech / FORRS White Paper addressing BESS demand, market integration and software solutions

Many publications are celebrating Europe’s record-breaking year 2024 in renewable energy, with renewable sources accounting for 47% of production. This remarkable achievement solidifies Europe’s position as a global leader... continue reading

As Previse Systems Grows – What Lays Behind its Success?

In a relatively short space of time Previse Systems has gained mind share in the industry, according to our latest vendor perception study, and already has more than twenty... continue reading

HAKOM Sees Rising Importance of Data Management in the Energy and Commodity Industry

Data management is becoming an increasingly critical topic in the energy and commodity sectors. But is this solely due to the integration of AI applications into business processes? How... continue reading

Renewable Energy Transition: Opportunities, Challenges, and Costs

Flexibility in Renewable Energy Systems: A Crucial Challenge for the Energy Transition Flexibility in power systems based on renewable energy has become a critical issue in the energy transition.... continue reading

A Bit of an Honor….Cititec Talent The 50 Leading Voices in Commodities

Its quite an honor to be on this prestigious list and pretty much a first for me to be mentioned in this way. I’m pretty much a head down... continue reading

Hitachi’s Role in Advancing AI for Energy Forecasting and Optimization

AI is a key focus in today’s business landscape, with many companies exploring its applications across various domains. In the ETRM space, AI offers transformative potential. For instance, large... continue reading

TOPAZ: Sophisticated real-time multi-commodity risk management

The demand for external risk systems, alongside the risk management capabilities of CTRMs, is growing steadily. There are several reasons for this trend. First, real-time capabilities have become increasingly... continue reading

Aurora Systems Emerges as SaaS ETRM Supplier in Europe

New E/CTRM vendors continue to emerge. Often this is because people from the industry with experience believe that there is a better way, and they want to utilize new... continue reading

AI Transforming Energy Sector

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. Modern forecasting... continue reading

FIS European Energy User Group Meeting

Last week, I 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... continue reading

Hitachi Energy’s Positions Around the Energy Transition

Hitachi Energy occupy an interesting position as a vendor from our perspective as analysts. In earlier versions of our published book on CTRM software, we highlighted the asset heavy... continue reading