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Endur implementations are among the most consequential technology programs an energy or commodities firm will undertake. They require precise alignment across trading, operations, risk, settlements, and finance; and the cost of a poorly structured deployment compounds for years. Value Creed brings over a decade of Openlink Endur implementation experience to every engagement, combining a structured delivery methodology, proven accelerators, and deep commodity domain expertise to establish Endur as a true, front-to-back system of record, not just a go-live milestone.

Challenges Faced by Energy Trading Teams

Endur implementations fail not because of the technology, but because of fragmented process design, unclear target-state architecture, and delivery models that optimize for go-live rather than long-term operability. These are the structural challenges Value Creed is built to address.

Fragmented Front-to-Back Operations

Reconciliation gaps, reporting delays, and low system trust.

Customization & Technical Debt

Heavy customization increases maintenance and limits upgrades.

Weak Data Governance Across Systems

Inconsistent data drives unreliable reporting & systems.

Fragile Integration Architecture

Weak integrations create reactive operational disruptions.

Scope Creep and Delivery Uncertainty

Poor change control reduces visibility and delivery confidence.

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Endur Implementation Services Overview

Value Creed delivers end-to-end Endur implementation services that follow a structured, lifecycle-driven approach spanning Implementation Analysis, Design, Implementation, Test, Deploy, Hypercare, and Close. Each phase is governed, traceable, and purpose-built to progress the organization from initial scoping through to a stable, production-ready platform. Accelerator-led delivery, iterative build cycles, and dedicated post-go-live support ensure a controlled transition at every stage. The result is an Endur environment that supports confident decision-making, scales with business growth, and evolves with market and regulatory demands without requiring constant remediation.

Three outcomes every engagement is designed to deliver:

Structured Governance & Proven Implementation Accelerators

Scalable, front-to-back Commodity Trading Operating Model

Data-Driven Decision-Making with Explainable Risk and Financial outputs

Strategic Pillars for Endur Implementation Excellence

Empowering Data-Driven Decision-Making

Single Source of Truth Across the Trade Lifecycle

An integrated Endur platform delivers consistent positions, P&L, exposures, and cash flows across trading, risk, operations, and accounting enabling confident, data-driven decision-making.

Transparent and Explainable Risk and Financial Metrics

Embedded valuation, risk, and accounting logic provide traceable P&L and exposure reporting that strengthens confidence with leadership, auditors, and regulators.

Proactive Decisions Through Governance and Observability

Validated workflows and end-of-day processes ensure reliable daily outputs, reduced operational disruptions, and faster response to market conditions.

Operational Insights Through Validated End-to-Day Processes

Built-in governance, monitoring, and issue management provide continuous visibility, proactive risk identification, and stronger operational oversight.

Value Creed's Endur Implementation Approach

A successful Endur implementation demands more than technical configuration. It requires a rigorous methodology, deep energy and commodities domain knowledge, and a delivery model purpose-built for operational resilience. Every phase Value Creed delivers is structured, documented, and governed; so that the program produces a platform your organization can rely on, not just a system that went live.

#1 Implementation Analysis

Scope Validation and Governance Foundation

Confirm business intent, establish program governance, and define a requirements traceability framework before any build activity begins. Align stakeholders on scope, risk posture, and delivery milestones through structured workshops and formal documentation.

Business and IT Capability Assessment

Assess current-state processes, integrations, and data structures to identify gaps and define the target operating model. Establish Implementation Principles and Standards governing configuration decisions, integration design, and data migration strategy across the program.

Risk Management and Delivery Planning

Define a phased delivery roadmap with clear milestones, resource alignment, and risk checkpoints. Establish change control and environment management protocols to maintain delivery discipline from IA through Close.

#2 Design and Implementation

Front-to-Back Operating Model Design

Translate business requirements into trading, risk, scheduling, settlements, & accounting processes as per Endur’s architecture.

Iterative Configuration
and Build

Configure and extend Endur through iterative build cycles, enabling early business validation and reducing implementation risk.

Data Migration and Integration Build

Deliver auditable data migration and structured integrations across market data, ERP, scheduling, and reporting systems.

#3 Test, Deploy, and Hypercare

Layered Testing Strategy

Execute unit, integration, and user acceptance testing to validate workflows, interfaces, and business scenarios under real-world conditions.

Controlled Deployment and Cutover

Execute go-live through structured cutover planning, reconciliation checks, rollback readiness, and environment validation.

Dedicated Hypercare

Actively monitor system behavior and rapidly resolve production issues during the post go-live stabilization phase.

Close and Transition to Steady-State

Transition to support teams with documented controls, trained users, and a defined handover
approach.

Endur Implementation Accelerators

Value Creed reduces program timelines and mitigates delivery risk through proprietary accelerators that bring repeatability, structure, and speed to every phase of an Endur implementation.

Configuration Accelerator Packages

Pre-configured templates that accelerate delivery and reduce custom development.

Requirements Traceability Framework

Structured templates for scope, change control, and requirements management across the implementation lifecycle.

Integration
Frameworks

Prebuilt interface patterns for market data, ERP, scheduling, and regulatory reporting systems.

End-to-End Test
Suites

Validated test scenarios supporting trade lifecycle workflows, rapid UAT cycles, and go-live readiness.

Cutover and Migration
Tooling

Structured migration and cutover frameworks ensuring auditable and reconciled production transitions.

Operational Readiness
Checklists

Phase-gate criteria and Hypercare protocols that improve stability before and after go-live.

Value Creed's Key Differentiators

Delivery Experience

Proven experience delivering multi-market, multi-commodity Endur implementations across all office functions.

Full Lifecycle Coverage

End-to-end delivery support from implementation analysis through Hypercare and managed services.

Implementation Strategy

A design-first approach that reduces over-customization and improves long-term platform scalability.

Accelerator-Driven

Proprietary accelerators that reduce timelines, manual effort, and
delivery risk.

Commodity Domain Depth

Deep expertise across gas, power, crude, LNG, refined products, and financial
commodities.

Enterprise Governance

Structured governance, change control, and traceability that strengthen delivery oversight and auditability.

Business Impact of Endur Implementation with Value Creed

Faster Time-to-Value

Accelerators and iterative delivery enable faster business adoption and stabilization.

Accurate Financial and Risk Reporting

Governed front-to-back processes improve reporting accuracy and reduce reconciliations.

Reduced Operational Risk

Integrated workflows and structured testing minimize operational disruptions.

Sustained User Adoption

Training and structured handover improve adoption and long-term platform value.

Agile Market and Regulatory Change

Configuration-led design enables controlled business and regulatory changes.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership

Standardization and reduced customization lower maintenance and upgrade costs.

Scalable Platform for Business Growth

A scalable architecture supports growth across volumes, commodities, and regions.

From Strategy to Steady-State
Operations

Endur implementation is part of a broader ETRM transformation journey. Value Creed supports organizations across the full platform lifecycle through software selection advisory, structured implementation services, specialized testing capabilities, and RunSmart managed services. This integrated approach ensures organizations not only deploy Endur effectively, but also maintain long-term platform stability, scalability, and operational value as business and regulatory requirements evolve.

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Endur Implementation

Lifecycle-driven Endur Deployment for Energy and Commodities Firms

Challenges Faced by Energy Trading Teams

Fragmented Front-to-Back Operations

Customization & Technical Debt

Weak Data Governance Across Systems

Fragile Integration Architecture

Scope Creep and Delivery Uncertainty

Want to Know Our Approach?

Endur Implementation Services Overview

Integration
Frameworks

End-to-End Test
Suites

Cutover and Migration
Tooling

Operational Readiness
Checklists

From Strategy to Steady-State
Operations