In many markets, information concerning forward prices is not available, making the direct modeling of forward curves a difficult task. With derivatives usually written on forward contracts and based on average prices of forward contracts, it is difficult to obtain analytical expressions for forward curves. Because of recent price volatility, organizations are increasingly looking to […]
In order to make timely business decisions, companies spend a lot of resources creating viable decision support systems. In the same way that fuel quality impacts engine performance, the supply and quality of data directly influences a company’s decision-making engine and affects the outcome of business operations. In a recent interview with Financial News, Michael […]
Success in life requires trial and error, positivity, hard work, and, above all, adherence to a strong, personal vision. I believe this to be the core message articulated by Dr. Zak El-Ramly, President and CEO of the ZE family of companies, in his March 4 lecture to a group of students, alumni, and faculty at […]
As the world moves towards an ever increasingly data-centric outlook, businesses must find ways to ensure that they have access to the best data available to assist them in decision-making. While analyzing and visualizing data to build business intelligence has always been a key aspect of decision making, the sheer amount of available information currently […]
Recently we at ZE co-hosted a live webinar with our partner WG Consulting to demonstrate how an integrated ZEMA and Spotfire solution helps users extract the most value from their data. Valuable market intelligence can be gained through the combination of ZEMA’s data collection and integration functionalities and Spotfire’s visualization capabilities. During the webinar, we highlighted ZEMA’s ability to feed both […]
ZEMA is a superior data management solution that provides its users with easy access to an extensive data library. ZEMA offers powerful and easy-to-use tools to collect, validate, and analyze large quantities of data in one centralized place. ZEMA’s analyses can then be easily integrated with downstream systems. One of the most sought-after functionalities of […]
When discussing oil, the Middle East immediately comes to mind. It is at the core of multiple current events occurring in the world, politically, religiously, economically, and in the energy market; therefore, it is no surprise that at the Platt’s Global Crude Oil Summit, there will be a session dedicated solely to core trends in […]
I recently attended the 20th Annual Independent Power Producers Society of Alberta (IPPSA) Conference at the Banff Springs Hotel in Alberta. As such, 20 was a key focus of the conference – it has been 20 years since the start of the restructuring process of the Alberta power market, and changes are ahead with the […]
This past week we were in Las Vegas for Platts 29th Annual Global Power Markets Conference (GPM) that took place at the Wynn Resort and Casino. The three day conference was spectacularly organized and run by Platts representatives, with great attractions at the end of each day to facilitate deeper relationships between attendees. There were […]
For energy and commodity market participants, a real-time snapshot of the market is invaluable. It’s particularly relevant when trying to find trends, correlations, and patterns from diverse sources in order to make fast and effective business decisions. To make the most informed decisions, you need to be able to interpret and analyze data on one […]