UtiliPoint International Offers Energy Trading, Transaction and Risk Management Software Selector's Toolkit in Response to Increased Market Demand

UtiliPoint® International, Inc. (UtiliPoint) announced a new analyst service for companies seeking to select new Energy Trading, Transaction and Risk Management (ETRM) software - the UtiliPoint ETRM Software Selector's Toolkit©.

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) February 15, 2007 -- UtiliPoint® International, Inc. (UtiliPoint) announced a new analyst service for companies seeking to select new Energy Trading, Transaction and Risk Management (ETRM) software - the UtiliPoint ETRM Software Selector's Toolkit©. As the leading analyst and consulting firm following the ETRM application area, the firm's research has shown that the demand for ETRM software is at record levels on both sides of the Atlantic but, with more than 80 potential suppliers, buyers often need expert guidence early in the procurement cycle. The UtiliPoint ETRM Software Selector's Toolkit is designed to provide potential buyers with both the data and advice that they require to successfully identify potential ETRM solutions and providers.

"Our research has shown that quite often companies procuring ETRM software are unsure what is available in the marketplace and often overlook less well known prospective suppliers," said Dr. Gary M. Vasey, VP Europe for UtiliPoint. "This is particularly true in Europe where much of the demand is coming from energy companies and utilities that have had no prior exposure to the ETRM Software marketplace."

UtiliPoint International ETRM analysts include Dr. Gary M. Vasey and Mr. Patrick Reames. Vasey is co-editor of 'Trends in Energy Trading, Transaction and Risk Management Software - A Primer' published in 2006 and an acknowledged expert in the field who has followed the ETRM software category since its inception some 15-years or so ago. Reames heads up the UtiliPoint Trading & Risk Management Practice and has more than 13 years of experience in energy trading and solutions implementation, including executive leadership roles with technology providers. Additionally, he has another 20 plus years experience in the broader energy space, including E & P, processing and transportation.

"We've designed the Selector's Toolkit not as a replacement to the traditional procurement cycle, but as an enhancement, providing a view of the universe of potential solutions providers, and through focused discussion with UtiliPoint analysts, narrowing that universe to a limited number of viable options. This allows our clients to limit their RFI/RFP activities to not necessarily the largest vendor candidates, but to those that offer the best potential fit for the buyer, saving time and dollars and improving the odds of finding the right solution," according to Mr. Reames. "We believe our new Selector's Toolkit also provides a valuable quick start for those companies wishing to examine their options as they look forward to replacing these very critical systems."

The UtiliPoint ETRM Software Selector's Toolkit is a unique offering in the industry and is comprised of a set of UtiliPoint reports and tools as well as a limited number of analyst consulting hours bundled for a fixed fee. The tools includes a snapshot copy of UtiliPoint's Directory of ETRM Vendors and Software which lists over 80 potential suppliers. For more details on this new offering, please visit www.utilipoint.com or contact Mr. Reames (North America), or Dr. Vasey (Europe) directly.

Contact Information:
Patrick Reames
+1 713 917 6731

Or

Dr. Gary M. Vasey
+420-774-302-950

About UtiliPoint® International, Inc.
UtiliPoint is a leader in providing analysis and consulting services to the energy and utility industry. Our 74-year history and over 500 clients worldwide have led us to currently operate as an energy and utility consulting and issues analysis firm. Our staff is comprised of leading utility and energy experts with diverse backgrounds in utility generation, transmission & distribution, retail markets, mergers and acquisitions, new technologies, venture capital, information technology, outsourcing, renewable energy, regulatory affairs, and international issues.

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