ETRM Mini-Series with CTRMCloud

In this episode, the discussion focuses on how energy and commodity trading organisations are rethinking their technology stacks in response to increasing market complexity, higher data volumes, and the need for faster, more informed decision-making. The speakers explore why traditional, on-premise CTRM systems often struggle to keep pace with these demands and how cloud-native architectures can address long-standing challenges around scalability, performance, and cost.

Sulhi Akmehmet shares the vision behind CTRMCloud™ and explains how a CTRM-as-a-Service model lowers barriers to entry for firms of all sizes. The conversation highlights how subscription-based pricing, rapid deployment, and flexible configuration allow organisations to move away from lengthy implementation projects and towards faster time-to-value. Particular emphasis is placed on the importance of real-time data access and intraday reporting, which are increasingly critical for managing risk and responding to market movements.

The episode also touches on the broader role of cloud technology in enabling innovation across the commodity value chain. From enhanced analytics to improved collaboration between trading, risk, and operations teams, modern platforms are reshaping how organisations operate day to day. The speakers discuss how extensibility and customisation allow firms to tailor solutions to their specific workflows while still benefiting from standardised, cloud-based infrastructure.

Reflecting on CTRMCloud’s positioning and capabilities, Sulhi Akmehmet explains:

“CTRMCloud is transforming the energy and commodity trading landscape by simplifying once-complex trading and risk management software. By offering CTRM-as-a-Service, CTRMCloud offers a subscription-based model with a cloud-native solution that is quickly and efficiently deployed, equipping organizations with real-time decision support and intraday reporting across the entire commodity value chain. Cloud-native, customizable and extensible, it offers unmatched computation power at a fraction of the usual cost. CTRMCloud was established in 2016, with presence in San Francisco, New York, Paris and London.”

The discussion forms part of an ongoing educational podcast series focused on ETRM and CTRM technology, innovation, and best practices in energy and commodity trading.