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At Cititec, we talk for a living. That means we’re the first to hear about what’s going on in the commodities world. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments in...

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Monthly Commodities News Roundup – May ’25

Monthly Commodities News Roundup – May ’25

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For decades, commodity trading was anchored by legacy infrastructure: on-premise systems, siloed data, and spreadsheets stretched well beyond their limits. Physical trading firms often rely on full-suite E/CTRM platforms to...

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Why Cloud & SaaS E/CTRMs Are Changing The Game

Why Cloud & SaaS E/CTRMs Are Changing The Game

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As energy grids become more complex, classical computing is starting to show its limits. We spoke with Matthias Kaiser from Kipu Quantum about how quantum technology could offer a smarter,...

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Smarter Grids, Smarter Tools: The Future of Energy is Quantum

Smarter Grids, Smarter Tools: The Future of Energy is Quantum

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At Cititec, we talk for a living. That means we’re the first to hear about what’s going on in the commodities world. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments in...

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Monthly Commodities News Roundup – April ’25

Monthly Commodities News Roundup – April ’25

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Over the past few months, we’ve spoken with several leaders in the commodities trading space who have all said the same thing: tech teams can deliver the most value when...

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Why Tech and Commodities Trading Desks Should Be Side By Side

Why Tech and Commodities Trading Desks Should Be Side By Side

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We had the pleasure of speaking with Rebecca Hofmann, CEO of Blockchain For Energy (B4E), about the future of the energy industry. Rebecca reveals how converging technologies like IoT, AI,...

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The Future is Connected: How IoT, AI, & Blockchain Are Reshaping Energy Innovation

The Future is Connected: How IoT, AI, & Blockchain Are Reshaping Energy Innovation

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Alexandra Andrade is the Head of Portfolio Modelling at SEFE. In this article, we explore how her team bridges the gap between energy and technology to navigate volatility in the...

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Inside Portfolio Modelling: Turning Market Volatility into Opportunity

Inside Portfolio Modelling: Turning Market Volatility into Opportunity

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Endur business analysts, project managers, and developers are in high demand. Major initiatives like Shell’s switch from Aligne to Endur, along with increased market volatility, have driven this surge. Despite...

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Openlink Endur: Why it’s Still a Safe Bet for Your Career

Openlink Endur: Why it’s Still a Safe Bet for Your Career

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At Cititec, we talk for a living. That means we’re the first to hear about what’s going on in the commodities world. Whether it’s through news sources or, as Marvin...

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Monthly Commodities News Roundup – March ’25

Monthly Commodities News Roundup – March ’25

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