Americas` SAP Users` Group Announces First Virtual Education Summit

Member-Driven Organization Delivers Innovative Training and Networking
Environment
CHICAGO--(Business Wire)--
Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG), the world's largest customer-run community of
SAP professionals, today announced it will hold its first-ever online
educational conference, the 2009 ASUG Virtual Education Summit, Sept. 9-10,
2009. This premier event offers SAP customers and partners real-time educational
and networking opportunities from the convenience of a desktop.

"It's no secret that the current economy is creating challenges for companies
looking to train their employees. We're pleased to be able to leverage the
latest virtual technology to bring training directly to our members without
additional cost," said Abbe Mulders, ASUG Chairperson. "The SAP customer
community relies on the value of ASUG`s educational programs. This event builds
on that existing value andprovides an innovative, cost-effective wayfor our
members to stay on top of the latest best practices and business innovations."

Approximately 150 educational sessions with live Q&A will be presented by ASUG
members, SAP product experts and partners. A virtual exhibit hall with booths
representing ASUG Special Interest Group Communities (SIGs), ASUG and SAP
Benchmarking and Influence programs, as well as partners and SAP, will provide
an opportunity for attendees to learn from technology and industry experts,
drill down into their specific area of interest and network with each other
online. Collaboration with select ASUG Chapters throughout the U.S. and Canada
will provide subsequent face-to-face networking opportunities for attendees,
creating a one-of-a-kind educational opportunity for SAP customers. Additional
information and dates will be available soon.

The following ASUG SIGs are collaborating to develop the educational content for
the event:

* Adaptive Manufacturing
* SAP Business One
* Customer Relationship Management
* Enterprise Asset Management
* Enterprise Performance Management
* Environmental Health & Safety
* Financials
* Human Capital Management
* Product Lifecycle Management
* Public Sector
* Supply Chain Management
* Services and Support
* Small & Medium Enterprises
* Solution Manager

Access to the ASUG Virtual Education Summit is included with ASUG member
benefits, and open to non-members for a nominal fee. For more information visit:
www.asugvirtualsummit.com.

About ASUG

The Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG®) is an independent, volunteer-run
organization that facilitates knowledge transfer among the community of SAP
customers by providing user-driven educational opportunities, professional
networking and a forum that provides insight and influence to SAP. ASUG
maintains a unique position within the SAP community through its: combination of
highly-focused education tools; access to subject matter experts and SAP
executives; ability to influence SAP products and services; and personal
networking opportunities with SAP professionals. As a result, members from
organizations of all sizes have access to resources that can solve their
SAP-related business problems more efficiently and cost-effectively, realizing a
significant return from their membership. (Additional information at
http://www.asug.com.)

Christine Rojewski
Tech Image (for ASUG)
847.279.0022 x236
christine.rojewski@techimage.com

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