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ETRM Mini-Series with Beacon

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Zürich, 3 February 2022 – Chris Sass and Martin Hiller are joined by Alok Sharma, SVP Global Commercial & Business Development at Inatech, for an engaging discussion on technology, integration, and optimisation across energy and commodity trading operations.

In this episode, the speakers explore how energy trading firms are navigating increasingly complex operating environments, driven by market volatility, regulatory requirements, and the need for greater efficiency across front-, middle-, and back-office processes. The conversation focuses on how modern technology platforms can help organisations streamline workflows, improve data consistency, and support scalable growth.

Alok Sharma shares insights into Inatech’s approach to combining advanced cloud technologies with deep industry expertise. The discussion highlights how integration and automation are becoming critical enablers for companies seeking to optimise business processes, reduce manual effort, and unlock new sources of value. Particular attention is given to the role of flexible architectures in supporting evolving trading strategies and operational models.

As part of the conversation, the speakers also touch on the unique strengths Inatech brings through its oil division, which benefits from the extensive knowledge and experience of Glencore across oil trading, hedging, and supply chain management. This connection provides Inatech with practical, real-world insight into the end-to-end oil value chain, from exploration and production through to retail and distribution, allowing solutions to be shaped by actual operational needs.

Reflecting on Inatech’s value proposition, Alok Sharma explains:

“We combine best-of-breed cloud technologies with our in-depth industry expertise to enable companies to integrate, automate and optimise business processes, driving efficiency and revenue growth. Our customers benefit from an international delivery model that provides the competitive edge needed to thrive in today’s dynamic markets. As part of its oil division, Inatech benefits from the knowledge and expertise of Glencore in oil trading, hedging and the management of the entire oil supply chain from exploration and production to retail and distribution.”

The episode forms part of an ongoing educational podcast series dedicated to ETRM systems, market infrastructure, and energy trading technology. Listeners can follow the series and access new episodes as they are released by visiting: https://insidersguidetoenergy.com/energy-podcast-education/etrm/.