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What do you not already know about SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG?  You may be surprised to find out. 

Sure, SAP is a leading technology company delivering a broad range of business-improving technologies including business applications, cloud solutions, mobility platforms, analytics software and, the market-changing, SAP HANA big data solution.  But, did you realize that all of these great technologies helping our customers run like never before are also contributing to a great experience at SAPPHIRE NOW?  Let’s just take a quick look at the Top 10 SAP Fast Facts that make this possible…

…when you’re on your way to SAPPHIRE NOW

10. Our customers produce 70% of the world’s beauty and fragrance products. (so you can be in tip-top shape when exploring the more than 1 million square feet of theater sessions, forums, and exhibit space.)

9. Our customers produce more than 65% of the coffee and tea we drink each day. (which means you’ll be ‘bright-eyed and bushy-tailed’ each day, thanks to our SAP customers.)

8. Our customers manufacture more than 77,000 automobiles per day. (ensuring you get to the airport in time for that early flight!)

7. Our customers fly more than 1.6 billion of the world’s passengers. (hopefully, all of them to SAPPHIRE, but even if not, we know YOU will get here quick.)

6. Our customers deliver 71% of radio and TV broadcasting content worldwide. (keeping you entertained in the airport as you do a little touch up with your beauty products and enjoy your morning coffee while waiting to board the plane to SAPPHIRE NOW!)

…when you’re at SAPPHIRE NOW

5. Our customers distribute more than 71% of the world’s food. (rest assured there will be plenty of opportunities to keep you fueled, including the much-anticipated ice cream varieties.)

4. SAP enables more than 20 million people to work from anywhere through the cloud. (and SAPPHIRE NOW is no exception – you’ll certainly stay connected through the cloud at SAPPHIRE NOW.)

3. The SAP mobile platform reliably delivers 1.8 billion text messages worldwide every day. (so you can stay ‘in the know’ while you’re learning, engaging, and participating in the diverse content planned for SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG.)

2. Our customers produce more than 72% of the world’s beer. (and the celebration night with legendary country artists is sure to feature at
least of few varieties!)

….when you’re making the most of it all!

1. SAP HANA can increase analysis speed by more than 10,000x, equal to walking from California to New York in 6 minutes.  (if only we could connect SAP HANA to your feet – what a SAPPHIRE NOW Experience that would be!)

And, in true exhibit floor fashion, our customers produce more than 60% of the world’s toys and games.  (meaning that no SAPPHIRE NOW attendee should go home back to the kids without a treasure from the exhibit floor!)

So, now that you’ve got a list of the Top 10 fast facts and why our customers make SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG great, you might be asking “Who should attend?”

Senior executives, lines of business and IT decision makers, business managers, and ASUG members from across all process, technology, and industry areas. In addition, influencers, project managers, and implementation and support teams involved in deploying business technology initiatives.

But really, why should YOU attend?  Here’s just a few things you can expect to get from SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG:

  • Hear from SAP executives and thought-leaders about the latest business technology trends and innovations
  • Learn best practices and approaches from your peers who have integrated the same SAP solutions that will help your business run like never before
  • See technology in action and test drive applications in hands-on demo areas
  • Attend hundreds of ASUG member-driven education sessions across specific technology, process and industry areas
  • New Forums at SAPPHIRE NOW – 12, one day, programs on the show floor that offer must-see content for key industries and lines of business areas.
  • Get an in-depth look at future SAP applications that will support your growth strategies, create a competitive advantage and transform your business
  • Learn how SAP solutions can deliver a rapid and significant return on investment
  • Participate in ASUG's extensive Influence program, leveraging a collective voice to help shape the future of SAP solutions and services
  • Collaborate and network with the entire SAP ecosystem in one location
  • Explore the latest SAP-supporting technologies and services from SAP partners and solution providers
  • Meet with ASUG membership experts to learn how to maximize your connection to the world’s largest SAP user group

While SAPPHIRE NOW and ASUG is an exposition of great, business- and market-changing technology, it’s also a celebration of our customers and the incredible things they are doing to run like never before and help the world run better. 

Come join us for this incredible event.  Our customers are sure to help make it a memorable experience! 

Register Now!