Blogs by data management Experts & Analysts | ZE
Blogs on Enterprise Data Management Solutions | ZE
Blogs by data management Experts & Analysts | ZE
Blogs on Enterprise Data Management Solutions | ZE
Big data—that is, a database that is too large to be managed through traditional data management applications—is growing rapidly. As new automated technologies develop, the amount of information available to utilities in particular is set to experience explosive growth. One key trend driving this growth for utilities is smart grids. The Growth of Grid Data […]
ZE attended the 14th Annual LDC Gas Forum Southeast Conference from April 13th-16th held at the Intercontinental Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia. This well-orchestrated event was one of five regional LDC Gas Forum conferences held annually to bring together buyers and sellers in the natural gas industry, and industry leaders discussing timely issues. ZE attends all […]
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 […]
Data is often the lifeline of a corporation. It comprises the most integral component of any entity due to its ability to directly influence crucial business decisions. Therefore, it is extremely important to consider the quality of the data being utilized to establish critical processes. Having the ability to distinguish between the successes and failures […]
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 […]
Organizational silos are problematic because they can lead to informational discrepancies between business departments which operate independently of one another. Data silos are extremely detrimental for two main reasons: their inflexible composition limits the amount of sharable resources, and they induce high operating costs due to a need for additional management personnel and large amounts […]
Middle Eastern markets are growing faster than most markets in the western world, partly as the result of many large infrastructure projects creating a subsequent need for imported commodities. Commodity market participants in the Middle East , like their Western counterparts, trade on both physical and financial exchanges in order to improve market liquidity. Despite […]
If you’re a participant in energy and commodities markets, you likely have to deal with numerous curves on a daily basis; these curves are often stored in Microsoft Excel (Excel). To complete certain job tasks, you must frequently compare curves for different products and time periods. However, you encounter difficulties each time you compare curves, […]
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 […]
