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New Information Technology Security Requirements for Critical Infrastructure Facilities in Alberta

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On May 31, 2025, the Alberta Security Management for Critical Infrastructure Regulation (the Regulation) will come into force and is expected to alter existing security requirements for critical resource infrastructure in...more

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ETRM System Cutover: Achieving a Successful Transition

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Cutting over to a new Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) system is a significant undertaking. The process involves transitioning data, configurations, and business processes from your legacy system to the new one,...more

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Efficient Systems Monitoring with RightAngle Database…

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In today's digital landscape, where data is often dubbed the "new oil," ensuring the smooth operation of databases is crucial for businesses. Regular oversight, including monitoring database metrics, is essential to optimize...more

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Process Improvement Techniques That Optimize Efficiency…

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Process inefficiency can create problems that quietly stifle productivity and potential growth. In an era of rapid digitalization, companies that lag in business process improvement risk falling behind competitors who embrace...more

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Modern Architecture for the Natural Gas ETRM Landscape

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Over the past few decades, the commodity and energy trading and risk management (C/ETRM) landscape for the natural gas industry has been stable, dominated by a select few big players in the market – namely, ION Endur or...more

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Natural Gas ETRM Systems - Who Benefits The Most?

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The name denotes the systems are focused on improving operations in trading and risk, but what’s in it for other business stakeholders who support the transaction lifecycle? We will highlight the top advantages our team has...more

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Connecting The Disconnect Between Trading & Accounting

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Trading and accounting departments look at the origination-to-settlement lifecycle differently and this can often lead to disconnects and miscommunication that manifest late in the timeline of ETRM system implementations,...more

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Key Considerations For Improving Your Business Processes & ETRM System Implementation

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Business processes can get complicated over time in any organization. A fitting example of a core business process is the processing of payable invoices. The old-fashioned way of processing invoices is to receive the invoices...more

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10 Ways To Build Layers Of New Value Around Your ETRM System

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Getting the most out of your energy trading and risk management (ETRM) system means taking an ecosystem perspective to technology decisions that aim to extend and enhance the inherent capabilities of the platform. We’ve...more

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5 Ways Automation Technology May Save Your Job, Not End It

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Technology is at the forefront of minimizing the negative impacts of constant change. We seek out advancements to modernize business, sequence our day, and make our lives easier. Among these advancements in the business...more

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Myth Vs. Reality: First Steps In Supply Chain Optimization

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Optimization tools are powerful additions to the arsenal of business systems for any company. The tools leverage the transactional advantages afforded by the discipline and interconnectedness of energy trading and risk...more

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Top 3 Reasons Why Digital Transformation Is Key To The ‘E’ In ESG

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Find out why the intersection of digital transformation and ESG is more tightly woven than ever. ...more

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Opportunities For Post-Acquisition Optimization

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Find out what goes into the transfer of a refinery asset and why post-acquisition integration is where true value is delivered to the buyer....more

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Top 5 Things You Should Look For In Your Business Process Outsourcing Firm

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Here are five things to look for in your business process outsourcing (BPO) firm. Using the right business process outsourcing (BPO) firm can help your business in many ways. From improving operations, eliminating...more

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5 Steps Oil & Gas Companies Should Follow When Going Digital In The ‘New Normal’

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Find out why oil and gas companies operating in the new normal requires migrating to a digital transformation strategy that enhances operations—profitably. ...more

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Cyberattack Shuts Down Cross-Country Gas Pipeline System

It was not a matter of if, but when. On Friday, Colonial Pipeline Company, the largest U.S. fuel pipeline, closed its entire 5,500-mile pipeline system that carries liquid fuels, including gasoline, from the Gulf Coast of...more

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Real-Time ETRM Capabilities: What’s The Value Add & Key Challenges?

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Find out why risk control and IT need to be aligned to gain maximum value in real-time commodity position and exposure reporting....more

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What To Expect When Upgrading Your ETRM

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Five lessons learned from upgrades and implementations of RightAngle S20+....more

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Can Implementing AI Make A Smart PIG Smarter?

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Find out why implementing artificial intelligence (AI) and related technologies allow pipeline operators to do more with less....more

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6 Steps To Achieving Effective Communication Tactics During An ETRM System Implementation

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Applying effective communication tactics during an ETRM system implementation can mitigate risk for project teams and organizations while ensuring a smooth path to user adoption. ...more

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Considerations Before Implementing AI in the Oil & Gas Industry

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An effective AI platform needs a reliable master data strategy and cloud computing source to build upon, as well as sound data integration and cleansing for optimal performance and outcomes.  This is the second installment...more

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AI’s Critical Role in The Digital Transformation Journey

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By taking advantage of reduced inaccuracies and improved productivity thanks to AI, the oil and gas industry can enjoy faster data analysis and more informed business decisions. This is the first installment of a three-part...more

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AI & Robotic Process Automation: Streamlining The Back-Office

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Find out why AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technologies streamline the back-office by improving processing times, access to data and reduce costs. ...more

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Robotic Process Automation: 4 Key Considerations for Oil & Gas

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Many energy companies have embarked on significant digital transformation projects utilizing emerging technologies such as big data, cloud, mobile, application program interfaces (APIs), natural language processing,...more

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What You Need To Know Before Starting an ETRM System Implementation Process

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Find out everything you need to know before starting an ETRM system implementation. Over the last two decades many energy companies that engaged in the purchase and sale of commodities as a matter of course in transacting...more

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