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10 tips for selecting and adopting commodity trading software

Most IT projects have three constraints: Time, scope, and budget. Overcoming these challenges requires due diligence and strong, focused teams. Download our handy check list and plan for successful software selection and adoption of your CTRM system.

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10-minute check-in with Chief Risk Officer Mike Stark

In this 10-minute interview, IGNITE talks to veteran Chief Risk Officer Mike Stark who gives his thoughts on the current technology climate and what he thinks is coming down the pipeline as COVID dissipates and markets make a comeback.

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Oil prices above $60 bbl. What’s next?

From the start of the year, oil prices have gained close to 20%. The past seven trading days (dated February 10) have seen a continuous rise in oil prices from $55.81 bbl to 61.23 bbl. What has been the cause for this? And what lies ahead? Read on to learn more.

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Answering a mindset shift for buying modern trading applications

In a first for the commodities industry, IGNITE is answering the call for a change in how modern trading applications are bought and sold. Many leading brands in other industries including Zoom, Salesforce, and QuickBooks offer plans to match business needs with budget. The commodities space has been slower to catch up.  

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Kanban in commodities software drives digital transformation

Kanban was inspired by the Toyota production system and lean manufacturing in the 1940's. Learn how it applies today in the drive toward a more agile and digital environment. Find out how to optimize the continuously expanding flow of information and tasks to meet your strategic, tactical, and operational goals in trading.

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Global oil price outlook, October 2020

Oil and gas markets face their third price collapse in the last 12 years. While markets recovered in 2008 and 2015, this time it’s different. This October 2020 global oil price outlook examines oil price and supply dynamics during a COVID crisis, and although gloomy, shines at least a few bright spots.

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APIs and business intelligence tools facilitate custom CTRM risk reports

APIs play a major role in energy and commodity companies with large infrastructures and continuously changing business requirements. Learn how APIs, business intelligence (BI) tools, and CTRM solutions interconnect to extend the value of your software, and deliver powerful DIY risk reports for analytics and visualization.

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