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An Implementation Is More Than Just Software

All too often I see clients who feel that as long as they get the right trading and risk management software in place, their business will run (more...)

Dissecting Dodd-Frank: People, Processes, and Technology, Oh My!

Many organizations have started to contemplate the impact that Dodd-Frank's new swap regulations will have on their business. However, (more...)

As Final Rules Begin to Emerge, Dodd-Frank Questions and Comments Continue

As Final Rules Begin to Emerge, Dodd-Frank Questions and Comments Continue

With almost a year of writing proposed rules under their belts, the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) still has a long road ahead to institute regulations required by the Dodd-Frank Act. All energy trading organizations will face (more...)

Situational Awareness in SCADA/GMS/EMS/DMS: Are you minimizing your risk by having the most real-time information at your fingertips?

Have you seen the movie “Unstoppable?”  It’s about an unmanned, runaway freight train carrying toxic explosive chemicals at 60 miles per hour, and headed straight towards the heart of Scranton, PA. The Traction SCADA system is (more...)

Smart Grid and the Evolution of Dispatch Centers

Distribution operations control centers have traditionally relied primarily upon manual processes to monitor and control the distribution system in a safe and reliable manner.   Issuance of paper tickets generated by (more...)