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capSpire draws on client experience and industry trends to deliver insights that keep our clients informed and ahead of their industry, including the latest company news, upcoming events, and regional market perspectives.

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April 24, 2025

How to Keep Your ETRM System Winning

Think about the timing and telemetry screens at a Formula 1 Grand Prix, one of the most critical and visible elements of the race. These screens flash lap times, sector splits, tire changes, pit stop durations, and driver...
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March 27, 2025

Mastering Risk Management in Multi-Commodity Trading: Unlocking the Full Potential of Openlink with capSpire

Modern trading desks must balance two critical types of risk, each with distinct challenges: Physical Risks: Supply chain disruptions, extreme weather, geopolitical instability, and climate change can impact the availability and cost of raw materials. Financial Risks: Market...
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March 20, 2025

Good Governance and Human Creativity: Ralf Harmens’ Approach to Consulting

Based in Zurich but supporting clients across four continents, Ralf Harmens, Principal Consultant at capSpire, delivers strategic consulting in software and process solutions with a global finesse—leveraging people’s strengths, applying best practices, and drawing on the expertise of...
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February 13, 2025

Growth of Renewables Opportunities in Asia-Pacific Energy Markets

The global energy landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, and markets like Australia and Japan are at the forefront of this transformation. For decades, energy and commodity trading were defined by bilateral contracts and derivatives, a system designed...
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February 10, 2025

Texas State Legislator Leverages Industry Experts in Bill Creation and Refinement

A key focus of our discussions centered around two pressing topics: water management and technology infrastructure. As Texas continues to grow, ensuring the sustainability of our water resources while also meeting increasing energy demands is crucial. Our conversations...
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December 1, 2024

Brent Eubanks is on a Mission to Find a Better Way for Convenience Stores

Peering over a beef jerky display, his back to a large cooler of bottled water, Brent Eubanks is hard at work. That work, unlike the other passer-throughs of this mid-sized American convenience store chain, isn’t choosing the best...
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