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Now made up of more than a 100,000 individuals across 19 industries across the SAP ecosystem, Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) is the world’s largest independent SAP user group. Members are SAP professionals of varied skill and experience levels, both technical and line-of-business, many of whom are [https://blogs.sap.com/2016/04/15/introducing-our-newest-sap-mentors-april-2016/ mentors] in the SAP ecosystem. They represent a wide variety of organizations; from small businesses to global corporations to universities.
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'''Americas' SAP Users' Group''' (ASUG) is the largest IT professional association in North America.
ASUG is a customer-driven organization. The Board of Directors comprises ASUG volunteers elected to the board by the ASUG membership. The organization’s daily operations are managed by the Chief Executive Officer of ASUG, Geoff Scott, along with the ASUG management team and staff, a group charged with delivering on the Board’s [https://www.asug.com/about vision], and serving the membership on a daily basis.

From the American Business Awards (ABA) in 2012, ASUG earned a Silver award in the [http://www.stevieawards.com/pubs/awards/403_2654_21616.cfm Company of the Year – Business Services] category.
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key_people = '''Board of Directors''' <br /> [https://www.asug.com/leadership Geoff Scott] CEO<br />''Volunteer Board Members'': <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership Keith Sturgill], Chair Person <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership Paul Roche], Vice Chair Person <br />[http://www.asug.com/myasug/about-asug/leadership Mark LeClair], Finance Chairperson <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership Paul Fipps], Past Chairperson <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership David Wascom], Director at Large, <br />
[https://www.asug.com/leadership Jennifer Buko], Director <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership Geoff Corb], Director <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership Rudy Hendricks], Director <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership Dr. E. Jeffrey Hutchinson], Director <br />[https://www.asug.com/leadership James Johnson II], Director <br />[http://www.asug.com/myasug/about-asug/leadership Sharon Keiser], Director <br />[http://www.asug.com/myasug/about-asug/leadership Stephen G. Shander], SAP Representative
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== History ==
== History ==
In 1990, [[SAP AG|SAP]] customers who attended the SAP annual conference “SAPPHIRE” to form an SAP users' group.<ref>[http://searchsap.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid21_gci822718,00.html What is ASUG?]. (2002, May 9). ''SearchSAP.com Definitions.'' Retrieved on 2008-10-18.</ref> In 1991, the Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) was created and now ranks as the largest independent, not-for-profit organization of SAP customer companies<ref>Bell, Erin (2008, September 28). [http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=23751]. ''echannelline.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-18</ref> and SAP solution providers in the world.<ref>[http://sap.info/en/experts/user_groups/_%C3%9Cberblick_Usergroups_en.html;jsessionid=C3798632A740B1F56ABC938B85EF07F9 Americas' SAP Users' Group] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081214200113/http://sap.info/en/experts/user_groups/_%C3%9Cberblick_Usergroups_en.html;jsessionid=C3798632A740B1F56ABC938B85EF07F9 |date=December 14, 2008 }}. (2008, September 15).''SAP.info'' Retrieved on 2008-10-18.</ref> ASUG works closely with SAP in order to deliver education and training, networking, research, and influence to ASUG members. The strength of the partnership between SAP and ASUG is seen in many areas, most notably in the areas of product influence and the co-location of ASUG Annual Conference [http://www.sapandasug.com/] with SAP's annual SAPPHIRE NOW event.<ref>[http://www.crm2day.com/events/info/52764.php Events in America]. ''crm2day.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29.</ref>
In 1990, [[SAP AG|SAP]] customers attended the SAP annual conference “SAPPHIRE” to form a SAP users' group.<ref>[http://searchsap.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid21_gci822718,00.html What is ASUG?]. (2002, May 9). ''SearchSAP.com Definitions.'' Retrieved on 2008-10-18.</ref> In 1991, the Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) was created.<ref>[http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=23751 Bell, Erin (2008, September 28)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110710165615/http://www.echannelline.com/usa/story.cfm?item=23751 |date=2011-07-10 }}. ''echannelline.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-18</ref><ref>[http://sap.info/en/experts/user_groups/_%C3%9Cberblick_Usergroups_en.html;jsessionid=C3798632A740B1F56ABC938B85EF07F9 Americas' SAP Users' Group] {{dead link|date=January 2017|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}. (2008, September 15).''SAP.info'' Retrieved on 2008-10-18.</ref> ASUG works with SAP in order to deliver education and training, networking, research, and influence to ASUG members. The ASUG Annual Conference shares a location with SAP's annual SAPPHIRE NOW event.<ref>[http://www.crm2day.com/events/info/52764.php Events in America]. ''crm2day.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29.</ref>

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In 2016, ASUG acquired The Eventful Group's North American assets to extend its event presence and educational offerings to the SAP ecosystem.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160422005186/en/ASUG-Acquires-Eventful-SAP-Community-Year-Round-Content]. (2016, April 22). ''SearchSAP.com Definitions.'' Retrieved on 2017-01-17.</ref> In 2016 ASUG also launched the [http://learn.asug.com/ ASUG University program] - SAP content delivered in face-to-face educational formats, including hands-on training, lectures, multiple-day seminars, and one-day roadshows, as well as virtually through webcasts and white papers on trending topics<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/nerf/the-asug-university-opens-for-business-73718|title=The ASUG University opens for business|website=it.toolbox.com|access-date=2017-01-03}}</ref>.

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Furthermore, ASUG is one of the 12 members of the [[SAP User Group Executive Network]] (SUGEN) which is the international voice for regional SAP User Groups.

== Vision ==
To provide a forum for members to exchange ideas and best practices,<ref>Reiser, Clint (2008, September 22). [http://www.arcweb.com/Domains/ALM/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=25 SAP EAM: Pragmatic Insights from ASUG Fall Focus] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110707160734/http://www.arcweb.com/Domains/ALM/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?ID=25|date=July 7, 2011}}. ''ARC Advisory Group'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29.</ref> communicate mutual concerns to SAP,<ref>Kanaracus, Chris (2008, August 13). [http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/149752/sap_users_support_debate_isnt_over.html SAP Users: Support Debate] ''PCWorld.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29.</ref> influence software development,<ref>[http://searchsap.techtarget.com/news/article/0,,sid21_gci1232047,00.html Influencing SAP: User group helps define SAP strategy.]. (2006, November 29). ''SearchSAP.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29.</ref> and establish future priorities.<ref>[http://www.sap.info/en/experts/user_groups/_%C3%9Cberblick_Usergroups_en.html The SAP User Groups] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081214200113/http://www.sap.info/en/experts/user_groups/_%C3%9Cberblick_Usergroups_en.html |date=December 14, 2008 }}. (2008, August 13). ''SAP.info'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29.</ref> To promote the understanding,<ref>[http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1207444.htm EnCrisp LLC partners with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and ASUG's University Alliance...]. (2008, August 15). ''PR Web Release Newswire'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29</ref> productive use, and advancement of SAP products and services.<ref>Wailgum, Thomas (2008, July 18). [http://www.cio.com/article/437926/Rate_the_SAP_Consultant_SAP_User_Group_Launches_Database_to_Help_Companies_Find_Help_They_Need_ SAP User Group Launches Database to Help Companies.]. ''CIO.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-18.</ref>

== Membership ==
*More than 100,000 individuals (SAP Americas’ customers, certified and non-certified SAP partners, independent consultants)
*71 % of Installation Members (SAP Customers) represent small and medium enterprises (SME) reporting less than $1.5 Billion in revenue
*21% of ASUG members are SAP partners and solution providers
*As of October 2007, also ASUG offered international memberships so any licensed SAP customer company can join ASUG<ref>Martens, China (2006, February 27). [http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=109016 SAP User Group Opens Up to Attract New Members] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070302144543/http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=109016 |date=March 2, 2007 }}. ''ComputerWorld.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29</ref>
*On January 1, 2010, the Global BusinessObjects Network (GBN), the user community for customers of the SAP BusinessObjects solution portfolio,<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS216903+30-Jul-2009+BW20090730] ''reuters.com'' Retrieved on 2009-9-29</ref> merged with ASUG.
* ASUG also offers individual and company membership for SAP SuccessFactors professionals.
Members form communities via ASUG Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and regionally based Chapters in North America.<ref>[http://www.asug.com/about/what-we-do What We Do].''asug.com'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29</ref>

===Special Interest Groups (SIGs)===
Members of SIGs share experiences, insights, and ideas, and provide input to SAP development teams. [https://www.asug.com/community Ninety one SIGs] align with SAP products and services in the following areas:<ref>[http://nucleusresearch.com/research/notes-and-reports/sap-user-group-head-looks-to-the-future/ SAP user group head looks to the future]. (January 2008). ''Nucleus Research'' Retrieved on 2008-10-29</ref>
*Business Processes
*Technology
*Industry

===Chapters===
These communities are organized geographically into [https://www.asug.com/community 38 Chapters throughout the U.S.] and Canada for face-to-face education and networking opportunities. Chapters host quarterly face-to-face meetings as part of membership benefits.

== ASUG Events ==
[https://www.asug.com/events Several educational events] are held each year by ASUG.

===SAP-Centric Financials===
February 21-22, Dallas, TX

===ASUG Annual Conference===

The ASUG Annual Conference touches on all SAP products and services. This event delivers customer-driven education, expert insights, influence opportunities, and the opportunity to engage with SAP users and partners throughout the Americas. The [http://events.sap.com/sapandasug/en/home.html?bc=1 2017 ASUG Annual Conference] is taking place May 16-18 in Orlando.

===ASUG Business Intelligence and Analytics Conference===


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In 2016, ASUG acquired The Eventful Group's North American assets.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160422005186/en/ASUG-Acquires-Eventful-SAP-Community-Year-Round-Content (2016, April 22). ''SearchSAP.com Definitions.''] Retrieved on 2017-01-17.</ref> In 2016, ASUG launched the ASUG University program, which is delivered through both hands-on and virtual methods.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/nerf/the-asug-university-opens-for-business-73718|title=The ASUG University opens for business|website=it.toolbox.com|access-date=2017-01-03}}</ref>
The ASUG Business Inlligence and Analytics User Conference is the only customer-led BusinessObjects user event of the
year featuring sessions on topics such as BI strategy; SAP BusinessObjects Dashboards/Xcelsius integration, design, and development; universe design and development; SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence; SAP Crystal Reports; and data management, as well as SAP Analytics. The [http://analytics.asug.com/ 2017 SAP-Centric BI + Analytics Conference] will take place August 7 - 9, in Nashville, TN.


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ASUG is one of the 12 members of the [[SAP User Group Executive Network]] (SUGEN).
===ASUG SAP Business One Conference===
The [http://b1.asug.com/ SAP Business One Summit] ASUG SAP Business One Summit celebrates its seventh anniversary in 2016. This ASUG event provides a forum for education, influence and networking opportunities tailored to SAP Business One professionals.


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ASUG
Company typeNot-for-Profit
IndustryTechnology
Founded1991; 34 years ago (1991)
Headquarters
Chicago
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United States
ServicesASUG is the largest IT professional association of SAP professionals in North America that delivers research, solutions, events, education, and networking to its members.
Websitewww.asug.com

Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) is the largest IT professional association in North America.

History

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In 1990, SAP customers attended the SAP annual conference “SAPPHIRE” to form a SAP users' group.[1] In 1991, the Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) was created.[2][3] ASUG works with SAP in order to deliver education and training, networking, research, and influence to ASUG members. The ASUG Annual Conference shares a location with SAP's annual SAPPHIRE NOW event.[4]

In 2016, ASUG acquired The Eventful Group's North American assets.[5] In 2016, ASUG launched the ASUG University program, which is delivered through both hands-on and virtual methods.[6]

ASUG is one of the 12 members of the SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN).

References

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  1. ^ What is ASUG?. (2002, May 9). SearchSAP.com Definitions. Retrieved on 2008-10-18.
  2. ^ Bell, Erin (2008, September 28) Archived 2011-07-10 at the Wayback Machine. echannelline.com Retrieved on 2008-10-18
  3. ^ Americas' SAP Users' Group [dead link‍]. (2008, September 15).SAP.info Retrieved on 2008-10-18.
  4. ^ Events in America. crm2day.com Retrieved on 2008-10-29.
  5. ^ (2016, April 22). SearchSAP.com Definitions. Retrieved on 2017-01-17.
  6. ^ "The ASUG University opens for business". it.toolbox.com. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
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