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| Company type | Not-for-Profit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Services | ASUG is the largest IT professional association of SAP professionals in North America that delivers research, solutions, events, education, and networking to its members. |
| Website | www |
Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG) is the largest IT professional association in North America.
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).
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