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2013

» Embracing Risk Management in the Enterprise – for Projects and More
   June 2013
Embracing Risk Management in the Enterprise – for Projects and More. Palisade Global Risk Conferences Advance Best Practices in Risk Management. Accenture, Others Note Need for Better Risk Analysis in Capital Projects in Mining and Metals Sector. Case Study: @RISK Aids Federal Transit Authority Projects. @RISK Modeling Tips: @RISK for Cost and Schedule Risk using Risk Registers.

» @RISK and DecisionTools Suite 6.1 Now Available in Seven Languages
   May 2013
@RISK and DecisionTools Suite 6.1 Now Available in Seven Languages. DNV use of @RISK for Solar Energy Project featured in Risk and Insurance Magazine. Palisade Launches Column in Oil & Gas Monitor. Upcoming Palisade Risk Conferences. Case Study: Testing Assumptions of Normality for Asset Returns at Curtin University. @RISK Modeling Tip: Production Planning with Uncertain Demand.

» @RISK used to Simulate NCAA Tournament
   April 2013
@RISK used to Simulate NCAA Tournament. Palisade Featured in Risk Management Magazine. Latin American Utility Uses @RISK to Analyze Hydroelectric Plant. Case Study: PricewaterhouseCoopers Recommends @RISK to Post Danmark to Reduce Insurance Premiums. @RISK Modeling Tip: Modeling the Operating Costs for a Mine in the Absence of Data

» AECOM Employs @RISK in Key Climate Change Study for Australian Government
   March 2013
AECOM Employs @RISK in Key Climate Change Study for Australian Government. Scientific Computing World Highlights Role of Palisade Tools in Innovative New MRI Procedure. Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas Call for Papers. Case Study: Energy Company Relies on @RISK to Lower Drilling Costs. @RISK Modeling Tip: Supply Chain Disruptions

» PricewaterhouseCoopers Advocates “Corridor Budgeting” to Deal with Uncertainties Head On
   February 2013
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advocates “Corridor Budgeting” to Deal with Uncertainties Head On. New Postgraduate Certificate in Risk Analysis in Health and Food Safety at the Royal Veterinary College of the University of London. Palisade Featured in Healthcare ExecutiveInsight. Save the Date: 2013 Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas – November 20-21. Case Study: @RISK used to Model Blood Screening Safety. @RISK Tips: Using @RISK to Estimate Oil and Gas Reserves.

2012

» @RISK Plays Key Role in Toy Maker LEGO’s Enterprise Risk Management Strategy
   December 2012
@RISK Plays Key Role in Toy Maker LEGO’s Enterprise Risk Management Strategy. Palisade Featured in Actuarial Post. Identifying Key Risks to the Development of a Pellet Manufacturing Plant Analysis. Case Study: Portfolio Management & Financial Planning using @RISK. @RISK Tips: Modeling Tolerance Analysis in Six Sigma: Gear Pump Assembly Optimization.

» @RISK and Hurricane Call Centers
   November 2012
@RISK and Hurricane Call Centers. Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas an Overwhelming Success. @RISK and Project Cost and Schedule Modeling. Case Study: Halcrow Group Ltd and the UK Environment Agency Manage the Risk of Flooding using @RISK. @RISK Tips: Supply Chain Management and Inventory Optimization with RISKOptimizer.

» Risk Analysis and Real Options in Upstream Projects using @RISK:
The Gulf of Mexico Case at Petrobras
   October 2012
Risk Analysis and Real Options in Upstream Projects using @RISK: The Gulf of Mexico Case at Petrobras. Intel uses @RISK and PrecisionTree for Product Development. Network Versions for @RISK 6.0 and DecisionTools Suite 6.0 Now Available. Case Study: @RISK used for Product Reliability in Sub-Sea Oil & Gas Projects. @RISK Tips: Customizing @RISK Simulation Reports using Excel Templates

» Palisade DecisionTools Suite version 6 - Now Available!
   August 2012
Palisade is pleased to announce the release of new version 6.0 of @RISK and the DecisionTools Suite! @RISK 6.0 for Excel now also integrates with Microsoft Project, as well as includes easier-to-understand graphs, new time-series modeling, better distribution fitting, and more.  RISKOptimizer and Evolver have been enhanced with the new OptQuest solving engine, improving speed and accuracy on many types of models.  PrecisionTree now includes Bayesian revision and greatly improved tree editing.  StatTools and NeuralTools offer new types of analyses.  There is something for everyone in the new DecisionTools Suite!

» Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas: Program Schedule Now Available
   August 2012
Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas: Program Schedule Now Available. British Columbia Hydro Uses @RISK to Evaluate Equipment Replacement. Palisade in E-commerce Times: "Knowledge is Power: Embracing Risk Analysis". Case Study: Steel Giant Uses @RISK to Manage Furnace Shutdown. @RISK Tips: Modeling Insurance Claims with Simulation, the Compound Function, and Resampling.

» @RISK used to Determine Viability of Offshore Wind Farms
   July 2012
@RISK used to Determine Viability of Offshore Wind Farms. Palisade Discusses Supply Chain Risk in SupplyChainBrain. Palisade Events Around the World. Case Study: ADWEC uses @RISK to Forecast Water Demand in Abu Dhabi. @RISK Tips: Oil and Gas Focus: "Simple Production Forecasting" and "Production and Economic Forecast using Exponential Decline".

» Scottsdale Insurance Company Utilizes @RISK to Choose between Competing Opportunities
   June 2012
Scottsdale Insurance Company Utilizes @RISK to Choose between Competing Opportunities. Save the Date: Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas! Nov. 7-8. Palisade Asia-Pacific Risk Conference Attracts Diverse Delegation. Case Study: A Case to Reforecast Contingency throughout the Implementation Stage of a Project. @RISK Tips: Using Real Options to Value a Lease on a Gold Mine.

» Unilever uses Palisade’s DecisionTools Suite Software to Inform Decisions on Innovation
   May 2012
Unilever uses Palisade’s DecisionTools Suite Software to Inform Decisions on Innovation. Palisade Europe Risk Conference Attracts Diverse, Engaged Delegation. Case Study: Air, Land, and Sea: @RISK used for Transportation Planning in Denmark. @RISK Tips: Cash Flow Analysis - Setting up a Project Financing Spreadsheet.

» @RISK Used to Secure Financing for Infrastructure Projects in South Africa
   April 2012
@RISK Used to Secure Financing for Infrastructure Projects in South Africa. Case Studies, Training, and Consulting at Palisade Risk Conference Sydney. Monte Carlo & Reinsurance in National Underwriter P&C Magazine. Case Study: Unknown Unknowns in Project Probabilistic Cost and Schedule Risk Models. @RISK Tips: Determining the Optimal Reorder Point and Quantity in Inventory Management.

» Det Norske Veritas (DNV) uses @RISK to Identify Risks in Energy Systems
   March 2012
DNV uses @RISK to Identify Risks in Energy Systems. Full Conference Programme Available for Sydney and London Palisade Risk Conferences. Palisade Global Events. Case Study: Cornell and Purdue use @RISK to Assess US Agriculture Policy. @RISK Tips: Insuring a Business Risk.

» @RISK Used for Quantifying Uncertainty and Defining Project
Contingency Budget for Canadian Department of National Defense
   February 2012
@RISK Used for Quantifying Uncertainty and Defining Project Contingency Budget for Canadian Department of National Defense. Calendar for Palisade Risk Conferences. DecisionTools Suite 6.0 Beta Now Available. Stay in Touch with Fellow Experts on LinkedIn. Case Study: Strategic Transport Decision-Making using @RISK and Scenario Foresight. @RISK Tips: To Buy or Lease & to Own or Charter.

» Black & Veatch uses @RISK to Model Project Contingencies
   January 2012
Black & Veatch uses @RISK to Model Project Contingencies. DecisionTools Suite 6.0 Beta Now Available. Participate in Aberdeen Research’s Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting Survey. Palisade Risk Conference Sydney: Save the Date – 29-30 May. Case Study: Community Services Provider Arc of Yates utilizes Palisade’s @RISK to Predict Potential Budget Shortfalls. @RISK Tips: Managing Risk in a Loan Portfolio.

2011

» @RISK Helps to Analyze Energy Market Risks in European Union
   December 2011
@RISK Helps to Analyze Energy Market Risks in European Union. Bastian Solutions Illustrates use of @RISK to Understand Complex Systems. Case Study: @RISK Used to Determine Strategy for Biomass Energy. @RISK Tips: Using @RISK to Model Swaps.

» UPS Uses @RISK for Sustainability Study
   November 2011
UPS Uses @RISK for Sustainability Study. Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas Attracts Diverse Crowd. Case Study: Risk Modeling of a Mega Project Cost Estimate at Husky Energy. @RISK Tips: Supply Chain Management.

» Over 40 Sessions, One-on-One Consulting Offered at Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas
   October 2011
Palisade's New Experts’ Corner Video Series. DecisionTools Suite Fuels Business Case for Biofuels Plant. Palisade Risk Conference Rio de Janeiro Draws Record Crowd. Case Study: Petrobras Uses @RISK for E&P Analysis. @RISK Tips: Evaluating Projects with Different Variances

» Intel uses @RISK and PrecisionTree for Product Development
   September 2011
Author Christina Ray to Deliver Plenary at Palisade Risk Conference Las Vegas. Palisade Events Around the Globe. Case Study: Modeling Renewable Energy Products. @RISK Tips: Using Simulation Statistics Functions

» @RISK Quantifies Market Feasibility for Aerospace Leader Thales
   August 2011
Program Schedule Now Available for Palisade Risk Conference Series - Las Vegas. Palisade Events Around the Globe. Three New Books by Roy Nersesian on Business Risk Management. Case Study: Investment Based $ports Gaming. @RISK Tips: Customizing @RISK Simulation Reports using Excel Templates

» PricewaterhouseCoopers Recommends @RISK to Reduce Insurance Costs
   July 2011
@RISK 5.7.1 and the DecisionTools Suite 5.7.1 are now available. Palisade Risk Conference Series - Las Vegas, November 10-11 - Save the Date. Case Study: Calculating ROI on Property with @RISK. @RISK Tips: Using @RISK with PrecisionTree in the DecisionTools Suite

» Petrobras Uses @RISK for E&P Analysis
   June 2011
@RISK Featured in Reinsurance Application Journal: "Using Simulation to Support the Reinsurance Decision of a Medical Stop-Loss Provider". Palisade Risk Conference Series - Las Vegas and Mexico City. Case Study: Using the DecisionTools Suite for a Biofuel Plant Analysis. @RISK Tips: Scatter Plots

» European Investment Bank recommends @RISK
   to determine feasibility of railway capital investments
   May 2011
Palisade Risk Management Roadshow: Boston. Palisade Risk Conference Series - Las Vegas and Mexico City. New Book Uses DecisionTools Suite. 2011 European Roadshow. Case Study: World Conservation Union puts DecisionTools to work for endangered species. @RISK Tips: Summary Graphs: Saving Simulations

» Palisade Opens Office in Tokyo, Japan
   April 2011
Palisade Risk Conference in Las Vegas - Call for presenters. Case Study: DecisionTools Suite Mitigates Volcano Risks in Guatemala. @RISK Tips: Summary Graphs: Box Plots and Trend Charts for Ranges

» At Cummins Inc. @RISK is Standard for Six Sigma
   March 2011
Palisade Risk Conference in Amsterdam. Case Study: Assessing Traffic and Revenue Studies for Tolled Facilities Using @RISK. @RISK Tips: Format Cells with @RISK Inputs and Outputs.

» Merck Uses @RISK for Value-at-Risk
   February 2011
Join PwC, Unilver, DNV and More at the Palisade Risk Conference in Amsterdam. Case Study: Forestalling Foreclosure: Using @RISK to Analyze Debt Capacity and Find a Strategic Alternative to Default.

» Fluor Bases Global Oil and Gas Estimates on @RISK
   January 2011
Palisade Events in India. Palisade Risk Conference in Amsterdam — Programme Available. Case Study: Modeling Renewable Energy Products. @RISK Tips: Reporting in Excel.

2010

» Palisade Kicks off 2011 Conference Series in Amsterdam
   December 2010
Join Leaders from PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Unilever, DNV, Captum Advisors, and many, many others. Case Study: Modeling Adverse Consequences in the Financial Markets - Decision-Theoretic Risk Management Models. @RISK Tip: Using Simulation Statistics Functions.

» PrecisionTree Aids in Rescue of Chilean Miners
   November 2010
64-bit @RISK and DecisionTools Suite 5.7 Now Available. Case Study: Intel uses @RISK and PrecisionTree for Product Development. @RISK Tip: Sensitivity Simulation using Multiple Simulations.

» New York City Uses @RISK to Prepare for Pandemics
   October 2010
Schedule Now Available – Join Leaders from Intel, Aerojet, DNV, AECOM, Petrobras, and Many More. @RISK Reviewed in Six Sigma IQ: “Extremely Fast”. Palisade Quoted in Chartered Institute for IT: “The Opportunity for Risk Improvement is Now”.

» Palisade in Strategic Risk: “Why Risk Managers Need a Higher Profile”
   August 2010
Palisade Sponsors Society of Decision Professionals. Case Study: Cost Risk Analysis and Estimation using @RISK and Palisade Custom Development. @RISK Tips: Customized Solutions using @RISK and VBA for Excel.

» Financial Times, Oliver Wyman: Better Risk Implementation Needed
   July 2010
The Financial Times and Oliver Wyman, an international management consulting firm, recently collaborated on a research project on emerging risks. INFORMS Analytics: Monte Carlo Tops Decision Analysis Methods. Case Study: Calculation of Construction Costs for Building Projects using @RISK. @RISK Tips: Sharing Simulation Models with Function Swap in @RISK.

» BC Hydro uses @RISK to calculate uncertainty of electricity-conservation projects
   June 2010
With $5 billion in revenue and 1.7 million customers, BC Hydro, the largest electricity supplier in British Columbia, Canada, has used Palisade's risk analysis software @RISK for electricity load forecasting for many years. Palisade Risk Conferences announced in Sydney, Las Vegas, and Lima, Peru. Case study: The Economics of Supply Chain Risk Management Using @RISK. @RISK Tips: When Modeling, Correlations Can Be Critical.

» Decision Making Under Uncertainty at Unilever
   April/May 2010
Global consumer products leader Unilever incorporates @RISK into a structured, methodical approach to decision making with probabilistic analysis at the heart of its reasoning. Case study: Case study: ENGCOMP Uses @RISK to Define Budget for Canadian Department of National Defence’s Fleet Maintenance Facility Project. @RISK Tips: Robust Risk Analysis Made Easy with VBA.

» @RISK 5.5.1 and DecisionTools Suite 5.5.1 Now Available
   March 2010
The update of the DecisionTools Suite includes new features as well as full translations into Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, and Japanese.

» La toute nouvelle série DecisionTools Suite 5.5.1 est aujourd'hui disponible en français
   mars 2010
DecisionTools Suite, seule série intégrée de programmes d’analyse du risque et de modélisation décisionnelle aujourd’hui proposée sur le marché, a été traduite en français.

» 新しい DecisionTools Suite 5.5.1 の日本語版がリリースされました。
   行進 2010
リスク分析と意思決定分析が統合された唯一のセット製品 DecisionTools Suite が、新たに日本語化されました。

» Die ganz neue DecisionTools Suite 5.5.1 ist jetzt auch deutschsprachig erhältlich
   März 2010
Die DecisionTools Suite, bei der es sich um den einzigen derzeit auf dem Markt befindlichen Satz von integrierten Risiko- und Entscheidungsanalyseprogrammen handelt, ist jetzt auch ins Deutsche übersetzt worden.

» Palisade Growth Picks Up in the Middle East
   March 2010
Palisade have recently been focusing on developing the customer base in the Middle East, with a growing list of oil and gas companies in particular now using Palisade tools. However, although hydrocarbons may dominate the economies of the area, there are also an increasing number of other companies using the products in industries ranging from finance, construction and government through to banking, insurance and healthcare.

» Wayne Winston on Huffington Post: @RISK Simulates March Madness
   March 2010
Sports stats expert and author of Mathletics Wayne Winston has used @RISK to simulate the NCAA Men’s Tournament 5,000 times.

» London Risk Conference Program Announced
   February 2010
The Palisade London Risk Conference will take place at the Institute of Directors, 14-15 April , 2010, and will cover a wide variety of innovative approaches to risk and decision analysis. Also included is the upcoming Palisade Health Risk Forum in San Diego, as well as a new case study featuring Tioga Energy.

» U.S HUD, Wall Street Seek to Improve Risk Management Methods
   January 2010
The US Federal Housing Administration proposes new regulations to further reduce risks to its single-family insurance fund. Also coming up: the Palisade Health Risk Analysis Forum in San Diego on March 31, and the 2010 Palisade Risk Conference in London on 14-15 April. Also includes case study: A Game Plan for Successful Sports Wagering with Dr. Clayton Graham, DePaul University, as well as new @RISK Modeling tips: Correlation of Input Variables.

2009

» Huffington Post: @RISK Analyzes Bowl Championship Series
   December 2009
Sports Stats Expert Wayne Winston Breaks Down the BCS; 2010 Palisade Conference in London; 2010 Health Risk Analysis Forum; Upcoming Webcasts; Monte Carlo, where speed counts; Using Monte Carlo simulation for cost risk analysis; A Stochastic Simulation Model for Dairy Business Investment Decisions @RISK Modeling Tips; Automating @RISK with VBA.

» KPMG Report Recommends Risk Executive, Stronger Risk Management
   November 2009
KPMG Report Recommends use of a Risk Executive; Unilever Highlights NYC Conference » New Book from Wayne Winston: Mathletics; Upcoming Webcasts; Palisade Blog Headlines Case Studies; FiduciaryVest Uses @RISK for Asset Allocation Modeling @RISK Modeling Tips; Percentile Distribution Parameters.

» NYC Conference Shaping up to be Biggest Yet; European Roadshow is Rolling
   September 2009
The 2009 Palisade Conference will be held at the Hyatt Jersey City October 21-22, 2009. The European Road Show has now started rolling into cities around Europe and the initial events have been well-received by attendees. Also: "Introduction to Financial Models for Management and Planning" book features @RISK, and case study "Using @RISK in Cost Risk Analysis"; plus upcoming Webcasts and Blog headlines.

» Automating Cost Risk Analysis with @RISK
   August 2009
@RISK can be used to model cost ranges as well as risk registers, all using probability distribution functions in Excel. In addition, correlation between related variables can be captured by adding a correlation matrix to your cost model.

» @RISK Modeling Best Practices
   July 2009
Dr. Michael Rees, Director of Training & Consulting, suggests the best practices when building simulation models with @RISK.

» Announcing @RISK 5.5 and DecisionTools Suite 5.5!
   June 2009
Current @RISK 5.0 users will benefit from faster simulations — 2x to a remarkable 20x times faster than before — as well as new scatter plots from scenario analyses, a freehand distribution artist, and an Excel-style Insert Function dialog and graphs. @RISK 5.5 brings a range of new features to improve your analysis, save time, and encourage systematic adoption of risk analysis across your organization.

» Les presentamos @RISK 5.5 en Español: El nuevo estándar en análisis de riesgo
   Junio de 2009
Todos los menús, cajas de diálogo, informes de salida, archivos de ayuda y tutoriales de @RISK han sido cuidadosamente traducidos al español. Así podrá acceder a toda su excelente funcionalidad en su idioma.

» Apresentamos o @RISK 5.5 em português: o novo padrão em análise de risco
   Jun 2009
Todos os menus, caixas de diálogo, relatórios de outputs, arquivos de ajuda e tutoriais do @RISK foram cuidadosamente traduzidos para o português. Agora você pode aproveitar os excelentes recursos do programa no seu idioma.

» Nouveau @RISK 5.5 en Français : Une nouvelle norme de l’analyse du risque
   Juin 2009
Tous les menus, boîtes de dialogue, rapports de sortie, fichiers d’aide et didacticiels @RISK ont été soigneusement traduits en Français . Vous bénéficiez ainsi de toute la puissance du logiciel dans votre propre langue.

» @RISK 5.5 auf Deutsch ist hier: Ein neuer Standard für die Risikoanalyse
   Juni 2009
Alle @RISK-Menüs, Dialogfelder, Ausgabeberichte, Hilfedateien und Lernprogramme sind sorgfältig ins Deutsche übersetzt worden. Mit anderen Worten, Sie erhalten die gleiche großartige Funktionalität auch in Ihrer Muttersprache.

» @RISK 5.5 日本語版のご案内: リスク分析の新水準
   2009年6月
@RISK のすべてのメニュー、ダイアログ、出力レポート、ヘルプ ファイル、 およびチュートリアルは、日本語に完全翻訳されています。英語版とまったく同 じ高機能をそのまま日本語でもご利用になれます。

» Fed Uses Monte Carlo Simulation for Banking Sector Stress Tests
   May 2009
The U.S. Federal Reserve used Monte Carlo Simulation in assessing the financial condition of the nation's 19 largest banks. This “stress test” was designed to determine the capital buffers required for the banks to withstand losses and maintain lending even in worsening economic conditions. Wayne Winston, professor and distinguished author, has a new book out called Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers, and Sports Enthusiasts Use Mathematics in Baseball, Basketball, and Football. Also featured are new blog topics, case studies, and web casts, including Executive Pay for Performance using @RISK presented by Marwaan Karame, IDG Capital Group.

» @RISK Reduces Energy Costs
   April 2009
Águas do Douro e Paiva (AdDP), a Portuguese water utility company, used Palisade’s Monte Carlo simulation tool, to determine the impact on energy costs of building a new power sub-station and the refurbishment of eight water pumping stations. Announcing the Palisade Conference 2009 in New York City: Risk Analysis, Applications, and Training. Palisade Energy Risk Forum Houston, May 21, 2009 and Palisade Academic Symposium Houston, May 22, 2009. Case Study: Predictive Analysis using The DecisionTools Suite . Blog Headlines, industry models, upcoming webcasts.

» Risk Management as Good Business
   March 2009
Yale University behavioral economists professor Robert Shiller recently identified the cause of the financial crisis, clearly stating: “The real problem is that we weren’t managing risk.” Using Palisade risk analysis tools @RISK and DecisionTools Suite, analysts and managers can make quantitative, data-driven, better-informed decisions. Watch a Free Webcast: Predictive Analysis using The DecisionTools Suite with Prakash Shrivastava of Strategic Management International. Also, in Palisade Blogs, a well-received post on some fairly standard but often simply not implemented “best practice principles” in Excel modeling, and two behavioral economists at the Wharton School have recently published a statistical analysis of win-loss patterns in NCAA basketball games. In @RISK tips: a model for the oil and gas industry that forecasts production, revenues, and present value based on exponential decline.

» CFO Magazine Notes Rise of Risk Management
   February 2009
The January 2009 issue of CFO magazine cites a survey in which nearly half the respondents expect to implement broad changes to their risk management policies and practices. In many companies, financial or other projections must be accompanied by probabilistic assessments, such as an @RISK Monte Carlo simulation. Also, Palisade is a featured exhibitor at the ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference in Phoenix, AZ. Correlation modeling, and a grant for Colorado State University to develop risk assessment and decision evaluation tools are featured in this month’s blogs.

» Lack of Risk Management Cited as a Key Cause of the Credit Crunch
   January 2009
Plus: See @RISK at the 10th Annual Lean Six Sigma & Process Improvement Summit. Palisade Energierisikomanagement Konferenz 5. Februar 2009, Schloss Reichartshausen. Blog headlines, upcoming webcasts, Analytics in the Press, @RISK Tips, and more.

2008

» DecisionTools Suite Helps with Geothermal Energy Project in Europe
   December 2008
Palisade’s DecisonTools Suite helps Enex - an Icelandic renewable energy service provider - determine the optimal timescale for procuring equipment during the construction of a new geothermal power plant in Europe. Also, Palisade is pleased to announce the 2009 Energy Risk Analysis Forum on May 21, 2009 in Houston, TX. The event will feature hands-on software training and real-world case studies featuring @RISK and DecisionTools software. Plus, see up-to-date Palisade Blog headlines, and @RISK tips presented at November’s Conference in New York.

» Palisade Conference in New York Draws Record Crowd
   November 2008
The Palisade Risk & Decision Analysis Conference in New York City on November 13th and 14th drew over 150 practitioners and decision-makers from a broad spectrum of industries, and presenter Roy Nersesian demonstrated an @RISK simulation that showed exactly how and where CMO (collateralized mortgage obligations) investors lost in the current housing market meltdown. Also, new Six Sigma free live webcasts coming soon.

» @RISK 5.5 to Debut at NYC Conference
   October 2008
The next version of @RISK – version 5.5 – will be unveiled at the Palisade Risk & Decision Analysis Conference on November 13-14, 2008 in New York City. @RISK 5.5 will offer new functions, new graphs, and new capabilities for archiving simulations. Also: Subscribe to Risk & Decision Analysis Blogs. Upcoming webcasts and VAIR Financial Modeling courses. Case study: Hurricanes Gustav and Ike Test Newly-Created @RISK Model for Evacuation.

» Colombian Energy Giant ISA Uses @RISK for Investment Analysis
   September 2008
Palisade’s successful expansion into Latin America is exemplified by Colombian energy transport company ISA’s (Interconexión Eléctrica S.A.) use of @RISK for corporate wide financial analysis and forecasting. US$199 hotel special for 2008 Risk & Decision Analysis Conference; Latin American Conference; Transformation Partners joins ranks of consultants using @RISK.

» Autumn Sees the Launch of Palisade's inaugural Academic Symposia Series
   September 2008, European news
New three-day training schedule. Palisade at ADIPEC - Middle East Oil & Gas show.

» Risk Conference Program Announced
   August 2008
The schedule for the 2008 Palisade Risk & Decision Analysis Conference in NYC November 13th-14th is now available. It’s full of real-life case studies using @RISK and the DecisionTools Suite, as well as hands-on software training. Also, see where our partner VAIR will be giving financial courses featuring Palisade software, plus more tips and functions of the month for @RISK.

» Energy Risk Forum in Calgary, September 25, 2008
   July 2008
Join us for a one-day forum covering risk and decision analysis from all angles specific to the energy sector. Also: Palisade Risk & Decision Analysis Conference in NYC (Nov 13-14). Palisade Academic Symposia in Pretoria (Sept 30) and Frankfurt (Oct 18). What's New in @RISK 5.0, Function of the Month, Tips, Analytics in the Press.

» @RISK 5.0.1 Now Available
   June 2008
@RISK 5.0.1 is a significant maintenance update to @RISK 5.0. It features a new button that fits a distribution to simulation results, a faster RISKOptimizer engine, and support for common @RISK 4.5 macros among other features. Also, Palisade announces the debut of its YouTube video channel. See what Palisade customers have to say about @RISK and DecisionTools software. Learn about real-life applications of @RISK and how it can be used. The channel is continually updated.

» All-new DecisionTools Suite 5.0 Now Available!
   May 2008
This integrated set of risk and decision analysis programs includes @RISK 5.0 as well as all-new versions of PrecisionTree 5.0 for decision trees and TopRank 5.0 for “what if” sensitivity analysis. In addition, the Suite has been expanded to add StatTools 5.0, NeuralTools 5.0, and Evolver 5.0 for prediction, data analysis and optimization. All programs have been rewritten to work together better than ever before, and all integrate completely with Microsoft Excel for ease of use and maximum flexibility.

» 2008 Risk & Decision Analysis Conference, Nov 13-14 in NYC
   April 2008
Call for presentations for the Risk & Decision Analysis Conference; VAIR Financial courses featuring @RISK; Optimization and Enterprise Resource Planning Case Study; @RISK Tips on Design for Six Sigma Electrical Design, and Oil & Gas Simple Volumetric Reserves, etc.

» DecisionTools Suite 5.0 to be Unveiled at Palisade User Conference Europe -
   March 2008
Dates set for Palisade User Conference North America; @RISK Quantifies Market for Aerospace Leader Thales; @RISK Featured in MiningNewsPremeum.net; @RISK 5.0 World Tour Continues; Palisade Analytics in the Press; @RISK Tips for Six Sigma and Sensitivity Analysis; What’s New in @RISK 5.0; @RISK Function of the Month: Binomial Distribution.

» @RISK 5.0 Network Version Now Available - February 2008
@RISK 5.0 Network Version Now Shipping; Palisade User Conference Europe to feature DecisionTools Suite 5.0; @RISK Helps Lower Colorado River Authority Manage Water Supply; More @RISK 5.0 World Tour dates announced; @RISK 5.0 Featured at Six Sigma Conferences; Palisade Analytics in the Press; More @RISK Modeling Tips.

» Apresentando @RISK 5.0 - fevereiro 2008
O @RISK 5.0, totalmente novo, está aqui! @RISK 5.0 foi completamente redesenhado. Uma interface renovada com integração total com o Excel, sensacionais gráficos novos, compartilhamento de modelos nunca visto e análises mais robustas – incluindo novas funções para seguros e Seis Sigma.

» Announcing @RISK 5.0 - January 2008
All-new @RISK 5.0 from Palisade is here! @RISK 5.0 has been redesigned from the ground up with total Excel integration, stunning new graphics, unprecedented model sharing, and more robust analyses-including new Six Sigma and insurance functions. Plus, it works with previous versions and non-@RISK users.

2007

» December 2007 News
@RISK Used for Risk-informed Inspection at a Nuclear Power Plant; @RISK 5.0 Free Live Webcasts; User Conference Series Concludes in Latin America; Distribution of the Month; Palisade Analytics in the Press; @RISK Tips: Cost Estimation, NCAA Tournament, New Product Profitability.

» November 2007 News
@RISK Fights Avian Flu in Scientific Computing World; Palisade User Conference North America Draws Record Delegation; Suncor Uses Palisade’s DecisionTools Suite and @RISK to Quantify Risk Impacts; @RISK Tips: Value at RISK (VAR) and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF).

» October 2007 News
Denmark uses @RISK for Road and Infrastructure Projects; Palisade User Conference Miami up Next; 2007 Palisade User Conference Asia-Pacific Draws Record Crowd; @RISK, PrecisionTree Protecting Endangered Species; Distribution Fitting in @RISK; Palisade Analytics in the Press.

» September 2007 News
@RISK 5.0 at Palisade User Conference North America; DecisionTools Suite Released for Excel 2007; @RISK Case Study: Corporate Finance at Illinois State; Palisade Analytics in the Press; New Scientific Papers using Monte Carlo Simulation.

» August 2007 News
NeuralTools and StatTools Released for Excel 2007; NeuralTools Case Study Featured in Scientific Computing Magazine; Royal Veterinary College uses @RISK to Combat Avian Flu; Palisade Analytics in the Press; New Scientific Papers using Monte Carlo Simulation.

» July 2007 News
Miami User Conference Session Program Announced; NeuralTools Provides Reliable Market Predictions for Wool Pricing; DecisionTools Suite Techniques Grow on Wall Street; New Book for @RISK and StatTools Released; Palisade Software Techniques in the News.

» June 2007 News
88% of Actuaries Choose @RISK when Running Monte Carlo Simulations; @RISK Used for Large-Scale Cash Cropping; Boeing to Build Monte Carlo Simulation to Weigh Air Transportation Risks for TSA; Monte Carlo Aids Mutual Funds; Palisade Software Techniques in the News.

» May 2007 News
@RISK 5.0 a Hit at Palisade User Conference; Case Study: @RISK and Evolver Used for Enterprise Resource Planning; Palisade Software Techniques in the News; New Scientific Papers using Monte Carlo Simulation.

» April 2007 News
@RISK for Excel 2007 Released; 2007 Palisade User Conference Asia-Pacific Announced; Case Study: Risk-Based Modeling for Asset Retirement at Santee Cooper; Palisade Software Techniques in the News; New Scientific Papers using Monte Carlo Simulation.

» March 2007 News
Palisade User Conference North America announced; Pantektor uses @RISK to calculate the likelihood of fire occurring and its potential impact; Agriculture industry turns to Palisade software to gage commodity prices and farm income; @RISKAccelerator puts "the pedal to the metal".

» January 2007 News
DecisionTools Suite guides environmental liability decisions for Fortune 500 companies; 2007 Palisade User Conference Europe announced; NeuralTools reviewed in Scientific Computing magazine; FLEXnet Network Licenses allows maximum deployment flexibility with minimal hassle.

2006

» November/December 2006 News
Palisade User Conference: Americas a Big Success, presentation files available for free download; Palisade announces free live webcasts of risk, decision, and data analysis seminars; @RISK used to help budget for social services.

» October 2006 News
Author David Apgar to deliver User Conference keynote speech; utility companies turn to @RISK, RISKOptimizer, and Evolver to set energy prices in deregulated market; Halcrow Group Ltd and the UK Environment Agency Manage Flood Risk using @RISK.

» September 2006 News
@RISK 5.0 and DecisionTools Suite 5.0 to debut at Miami User Conference, sessions announced; NeuralTools and StatTools used to improve both business and practice of healthcare; @RISK used for Portfolio Loan Pricing by IKB Deutsch Industriebank.

» August 2006 News
From mortgage portfolios to credit assets, and from property appraisal to energy markets, @RISK is being rolled out at every turn in the world of finance. Financial managers from across the spectrum of industry offer case studies and new insights.

» July 2006 News
Palisade User Conference: Americas Announced; Professional Employment Opportunity for Technical Trainer/Consultant Announced; @RISK and BestFit Used in Biological Pest Control Study.

» June 2006 News
Leading Actuarial Societies Endorse an @RISK Model; Steel Giant Corus Uses @RISK to Mitigate Furnace Shutdown Losses; Merck uses @RISK to determine Value-at-Risk (VaR) for exchange Rates; Seminar and Live Web Training Dates.

» May 2006 News
Buon Giorno! @RISK Italiano Released, Palisade Featured in Quality Digest, DecisionTools and the Environment.

» April 2006 News
Palisade Announces User Conferences, @RISK Models Blood Screening, DecisionTools Used in Oil and Gas.

» March 2006 News
@RISK helps predict family assistance needs in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, PrecisionTree helps take uncertainty out of litigation. Palisade launches major sales and marketing initiative in Latin America.

» February 2006 News
@RISK used by Columbia University for modeling energy policies, NeuralTools and StatTools used by healthcare consultant to predict hospital patient load in Virginia, and @RISK used by reinsurance firms to model exposure to risk and potential liabilities.

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