2016 CTRM Vendor Perceptions Study
About the Report Sponsors
OpenLink
The global leader in Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) software
For two decades, OpenLink has provided leading-edge technology solutions to an increasingly diverse client base.
Building on our pioneering development of cross-asset trading and risk management products for energy, commodity and
financial services companies, we now offer a suite of solutions designed to meet the specific needs of clients within three
broad categories:
Financial Services
A barrage of regulatory initiatives are transforming the landscape in commodities and derivatives trading. New OTC
regulations have changed the way financial institutions clear and report trades, and manage collateral. At the same
time, unprecedented pressure on operating spendings are driving a renewed focus on costs and efficiency.
Banks, asset managers and other financial services institutions use OpenLink for trading, risk management and
operations processing, enabling them to better address the demands of all stakeholders.
Commodities
Globalization of operations and a proliferation of contract types mean processors and manufacturers face increased
complexity in managing inventory and forward commitment of commodities. There’s more risk of supplier default and
price volatility continues
For major energy and hydrocarbon consumers, rising fuel costs, continued volatility, and thinning margins mean
companies face increased complexity in forecasting consumption, negotiating the best contracts and managing price
risk. OpenLink products provide these companies with the operational insights necessary to address risks and
optimize production.
Energy
OpenLink provides complete trade and risk management solutions for energy and power companies in all areas of
the supply chain, helping our customers effectively manage natural gas, power, coal, crude & refined products and
NGLS.
Energy trading companies, utilities, generators, producers and processors around the globe rely on OpenLink
solutions to help minimize risks and maximize profitability in an uncertain and increasingly complex energy market
place.
OpenLink provides these companies complete solutions for planning, procuring, processing, managing, moving and trading
commodities and energy, right along the workflow from trade capture to accounting, risk, reporting and compliance.
Maybe your need is highly-focused on trading or derivatives, or optimization of physical assets, or logistics. Perhaps you
are seeking a Treasury Management System, or want to benefit from truly integrated firm-wide risk management. Or, your
goal could be to move your organization toward total margin and value chain management.
Whatever your particular objective, OpenLink