March 16, 2022 / by Christina Corcoran / EMC Newsletter
Cloud-Native is an approach to software development based on cloud computing to make applications scalable and resilient in the face of rapid change. Cloud-Native applications are designed for elasticity, supporting a continuous delivery process that puts agility first. A well-designed Cloud Native application will scale up and down automatically, adapt to cloud provider conditions, utilize […]
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Alternative Ways to Post Security and Extend Credit to Customers
April 29, 2022 / by Christina Corcoran / EMC Newsletter
Energy retailers face working capital squeezes and unsecured credit exposures TL;DR Energy retailers face increasingly stringent requirements to post security Energy retailers have limited options when securing and/or financing their own receivables Existing credit providers struggle to provide a comprehensive, streamlined solution Rising commodity prices and changing credit requirements mean energy retailers are required to […]
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How Energy Retailers Can Increase Their Value
April 26, 2022 / by Christina Corcoran / EMC Newsletter
Leading energy retailers are being proactive by offering compelling solutions to retain customers. TL;DR Energy retailers face growing competition, a crowded ecosystem, and high customer churn. Retaining customers means providing them with a suite of innovative solutions to help them manage their energy consumption. Retailers can’t do it all by themselves — they need to […]
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As a Retail Energy Provider, Are You Ready for Energy (Hyper) Inflation?
March 16, 2022 / by Christina Corcoran / EMC Newsletter
World events, policy changes, and dropping domestic energy production has led to the fastest growth in residential electricity rates since 2008. If this trend is consistent with previous inflationary periods, this may be just the beginning of a prolonged period of rising home electricity costs and living expenses. So what does this mean for retail […]
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Going the Extra Mile: How to Stand Out in a Highly Competitive Energy Market
March 16, 2022 / by Christina Corcoran / EMC Newsletter
It is no secret that in 2022, the U.S. retail energy landscape is more crowded than ever. As many markets across the U.S. continue to move toward energy deregulation, an increasing number of residential consumers now have added power and choice when it comes to selecting their energy provider. With nearly 60% of deregulated households […]
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What is Cloud Native?
March 16, 2022 / by Christina Corcoran / EMC Newsletter
Cloud-Native is an approach to software development based on cloud computing to make applications scalable and resilient in the face of rapid change. Cloud-Native applications are designed for elasticity, supporting a continuous delivery process that puts agility first. A well-designed Cloud Native application will scale up and down automatically, adapt to cloud provider conditions, utilize […]
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Mergers and Acquisitions Are Risky Business for Technology Investment
February 14, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
As we move into 2022, Merger and Acquisition Activity in the energy industry is at record levels and is predicted to grow significantly in the coming years, according to a recent study by Ernst and Young. Merger and Acquisition will be one of the major sources of competitive advantage and long-term profitability, and it will […]
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The Texas Power Grid Fallout: View from a Risk Manager
February 14, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
It was exactly a year ago this month that Texas experienced a power grid fallout due to severe winter weather – a total anomaly in the history of the state. Even though the Texas fallout wasn’t the first time we’ve seen weather anomalies cripple the power grid and spell financial doom for organizations that were […]
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Keeping the Lights On Isn’t Only ERCOT’s Responsibility
February 14, 2022 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
One year ago, Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic damage to Texas resulting in power loss for more than 4.5 million people and roughly 57 people died from hypothermia.1 The record-setting storm plunged the state into below-freezing temperatures for over a week. It’s estimated the economic toll Texas sustained ranged from $80-$130 billion due to power […]
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Energy Marketing Strategies to Attract Customers
August 1, 2021 / by EMC / EMC Newsletter
The energy business is a profitable industry, as there is always a global demand for its goods and services. Meanwhile, time dictates new rules and priorities in this sphere. A professional college essay editor from https://essay-editor.net/, providing editing services online, often gets tasks to edit research papers on this topic. For this post, he has […]
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