Eka Software Solutions was a key sponsor at the recently concluded 9th CRU World Copper Conference in Santiago, Chile. 

Eka Software Solutions was a key sponsor at the recently concluded 9th CRU World Copper Conference in Santiago, Chile. Copper producers, processors, bankers, analysts and traders from around the world met in Santiago, Chile to discuss market conditions including the growing importance of the BRIC countries, supply & demand forecasts, new investment in mining projects and technology, outlook for prices and the overall challenges facing the market participants.

“We are very pleased to be associated with this prestigious event once again which coincides with CESCO Week. The debates and discussions were centered around the current state and future outlook of the copper market. It was the perfect setting to meet industry decision makers, exchange ideas, share best practices and address the value Eka’s Commodity Trade and Risk Management solution brings to these companies” commented Dan McEvoy, Global Head of Metals & Mining at Eka.

With the events which transpired over the global financial crisis, members shared their concerns of managing risks and exposures in the current market scenario. There is an increased need to streamline operations using the latest technologies available such that effective decisions can be made with accurate real time information. Eka also shared some insights into the new modules in the software which helps metal trading organizations bring greater transparency to their operations and new techniques that enable companies to more effectively manage price risk.

Eka’s metal trading and risk management solution is today widely acknowledged as the system of choice for the metals industry. The solution provides a single platform for managing operations across base metals, concentrates, precious metals, ferro-alloys, steel, scrap and has been designed to meet the needs of different participants of the metals supply chain, including producers, processors, fabricators, recyclers, distributors, and trading companies. It covers the entire lifecycle of both physical and financial contracts that combines front, middle and back office functionality into a powerful, feature-rich system.

About Eka Software Solutions
Eka Software Solutions is a market leader in software for global commodity markets. Our products and services help companies that buy, sell or trade commodities manage the challenges of volatile markets and 24x7 global operations more efficiently.

We see ourselves as partners in our customer’s growth, working with them to improve operational control, increase profitability, accelerate growth and manage risks and exposures. We do this by providing our customers best-of-breed functionality for physical trading, risk management, logistics, inventory, finance, compliance and business intelligence.

Eka is a 200+ member strong team with offices in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America, serving a growing client base across various commodity segments, sizes and geographies. Eka is a Deloitte Technology Fast 50, Nasscom Emerge 10 and Silicon India Top 10 company. For more information please visit www.ekaplus.com