“Allegro demonstrated the ability to handle the unique aspects of our coal business, including managing multiple coal types and qualities, logistics across multiple methods of delivery, the need for real-time data, and comprehensive reports around pricing, value, and risk, all on a single platform.”

SUEK AG

Allegro Development Announces the Launch of Allegro University

Customer Training On Demand with Web-based Access to Over 100 Classes

DALLAS, TX, November 20, 2009 – Allegro, the leading provider of energy trading and risk management (ETRM) solutions, today announced the launch of Allegro University, a web-based education portal offering Allegro-specific courses for customers and partners.  Allegro’s training program is designed to provide the depth of expertise and technical skills customers need to optimize their utilization of Allegro’s software solutions.

This comprehensive portfolio of technical training and education services offers on-demand access to meet the learning needs of individual employees, departments or the entire company.  With access to Allegro’s education services at the onset of deployment, users can rapidly gain the knowledge and skills necessary to immediately leverage their Allegro solution.  In addition to accelerating the implementation process, training can be used as customers add individual components, upgrade their platform or enter into new business processes.

Allegro University, with more than 100 classes available, ranging from Petroleum to Natural Gas and Power, offers the following features:

  • Cost Effective – web-based training lowers travel costs, avoids typical in-person training fees and makes classes available to more students in the company.
  • Expert Instructors – professional training from knowledgeable and experienced Allegro personnel.
  • Customized Learning Paths – select from individual courses, standardized learning tracks or tailor paths to job roles to ensure employees have the most current, applicable training.
  • Certification Opportunities – professional credentials in various Allegro disciplines (i.e. Bulk Commodities, Derivatives) to measure employee achievement.
  • Traditional Training – opt for on-site classroom-style education services if a face-to-face approach is preferred.

Streamline employee training globally, accelerate employee knowledge of the Allegro platform and its capabilities and improve productivity across the enterprise.  Learn today how Allegro University can help your company get even more from the Allegro solution.

For more information, to view product certifications and for a complete course catalog, visit:  www.allegrodev.com/allegro-u

About Allegro Development

Allegro is a global leader in energy trading & risk management solutions for power and gas utilities, refiners, producers, traders, and commodity consumers. With more than 27 years of deep industry expertise, Allegro’s enterprise platform drives profitability and efficiency across front, middle, and back offices, while managing the complex logistics associated with physical commodities.  Allegro provides customers with agile solutions to manage risk across natural gas, power, coal, crude oil, petroleum products, emissions, and other commodity markets, allowing decision makers to hedge and execute with confidence. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Allegro has offices in Calgary, Houston, London, Singapore, Sydney, and Zurich, along with a global network of partners.

For further information please contact Christie Lindstrom at media@allegrodev.com or +1.214.237.8117.