• CME Optimizer Software Version 18 Release - Mandatory Upgrade Required by December 12, 2022

      • To
      • Clearing Member Firms; Back Office Managers; CME CORE Users; CME Optimizer Users
      • From
      • CME Clearing
      • #
      • 22-379
      • Notice Date
      • 30 September 2022
      • Effective Date
      • 30 September 2022

    • CME is releasing a new build of the Optimizer software, version 18. Optimizer users must upgrade to this build during the integration window between October 31 and December 12, 2022 with a mandatory production deadline on December 12, 2022. Firms who do not upgrade on or before the production deadline will experience subsequent Optimizer failures. The Optimizer is now available and ready to install and test as of September 30, 2022.

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