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September 17, 2025

Making Change Work: Why Energy and Commodity Firms Choose capSpire for Trading System Transitions

As trading and risk management systems approach end-of-life, energy and commodity trading firms face a critical inflection point. The decision to modernize isn't just a technical upgrade - it's an organizational transformation. At capSpire, we understand that navigating...
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September 15, 2025

Mastering Commodity Logistics in Openlink Commodities

In today’s international commodity trading environment, operational efficiency is just as vital as market intelligence. Trading organizations that can seamlessly manage both their physical operations and financial exposures gain a clear edge. ION’s Openlink Commodities CTRM/ETRM platform provides...
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August 27, 2025

capSpire Prepares for Global Company Retreats to Celebrate People, Future Growth and Industry Momentum

At capSpire, we’ve always believed that growth is about more than just numbers. It’s about people. That belief will soon take center stage as we prepare to launch a global series of company retreats celebrating the remarkable contributions...
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August 21, 2025

Motherhood, Community Service, and Career Growth: Lisa Garcia’s 12 years at capSpire

Lisa Garcia, Principal Consultant, knows the RightAngle platform inside and out, not just as a 12-year veteran of capSpire, but because she began her C/ETRM career at SolArc, (currently known as ION), a market leader in crude oil...
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August 12, 2025

Mastering Openlink Commodities: Strategies for Peak Performance and Stability

Openlink Commodities* is a powerful energy trading and risk management (ETRM) platform, widely adopted across commodity and financial services sectors. However, achieving optimal performance presents several challenges. Chief among them is the platform’s complexity and dependence on highly...

July 31, 2025

Getting C/ETRM Technology Strategy Right in an Uncertain World

Geopolitical instability, supply disruptions, and price volatility are reshaping how energy and commodity firms approach technology. From global conflicts and shifting trade dynamics to dramatic swings in power, gas, oil, and agricultural markets, companies face heightened exposure to...