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'''Americas' SAP Users' Group''' (ASUG) is an independent [[SAP AG|SAP]] user group.
'''Americas' SAP Users' Group''' (ASUG) is an [[SAP AG|SAP]] user group.

Its members make up the world's largest network of SAP customers, partners, and professionals. The member-based organization drives companies, teams, and careers forward by expanding what's possible with SAP solutions. Its board of directors is composed of 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.


== 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.<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. As a result of this partnership, 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>
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.<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. As a result of this partnership, 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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ASUG
Company typeNot-for-Profit
IndustryTechnology
Founded1991; 34 years ago (1991)
Headquarters
Chicago
,
United States
Key people
Board of Directors
Geoff Scott (CEO)

Volunteer Board Members
Mark LeClair (Chair Person)
James Johnson II (Vice Chair Person)
Sharon Kaiser (Finance Chair Person)

Director at Large
Tara Gambill
Ron Gilson

Directors
Tony Caesar
Dr. E. Jeffrey Hutchinson
Rajeev Kapur
Stephen Katsirubas
Andreas Liris
Stephanie Stewart Nashawady
Daniel Stuart
Laura Tibodeau
Benjamin Williams
ServicesASUG is an independent community of SAP professionals in North America that delivers events, education, and networking to its members.
Websitewww.asug.com

Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) is an SAP user group.

History

In 1990, SAP customers who attended the SAP annual conference “SAPPHIRE” to form an 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. As a result of this partnership, 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 also launched the ASUG University program, which is delivered through both hands-on and virtual methods.[6]

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.

Mission and current operations

ASUG is the world's largest SAP user group. Originally founded by a group of visionary SAP customers in 1991, its mission is to help people and organizations get the most value from their investment in SAP technology. ASUG currently serves thousands of businesses via companywide memberships, connecting more than 130,000 professionals with networking and educational resources to help them master new challenges. Through in-person and virtual events, on-demand digital resources, and ongoing advocacy for its membership, ASUG helps SAP customers make more possible.[7]

ASUG facts

  • 38 regional North American chapters that host face-to-face and virtual meetings as part of membership benefits
  • 30+ primary research studies annually
  • 20,000+ attendees join together at SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG Annual Conference (co-hosted by SAP and ASUG)
  • 100+ regional, industry, and interest-based networking groups
  • 300+ face-to-face events annually
  • 400+ virtual education opportunities annually [8]

ASUG events

ASUG offers a full slate of virtual and in-person events crafted around key topics of interest for specific industries, business roles, and technologies. Visit ASUG.com/events for information on its wide range of events for SAP professionals.[9]

References

  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.
  7. ^ "Media Center". ASUG. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  8. ^ "Media Center". ASUG. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
  9. ^ "SAP User Events, Conferences, and Local Events". ASUG. Retrieved 2021-04-16.
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