SAP shapes SAP HANA Platform along with its User Network

SAP AG and the SAP User Group Executive Network (SUGEN) have introduced the SAP HANA International Focus Group which is formed to enable SAP HANA customers and prospects to exchange their experiences and knowledge. The group will be focussed on customer feedback, knowledge transfer, strategy and co-innovation based on SAP HANA platform.

This joint innovation is open to all SAP user group members and SAP customers. Through collaboration with the user group communities, SAP customers will be provided with open methodologies for adoption and integration. The SAP Focus Group will target executive members from both business and IT departments.
 
Vishal Sikka, member of the Executive Board of SAP AG, Technology and Innovation, said, "SAP HANA has been built by and for our customers with very strong history of collaboration since its inception. We are excited to continue to shape this rapidly-growing platform in new directions and pave the way to innovation for our customers without disrupting their business."
 
"SUGEN considers SAP HANA a game-changing technology in the industry and specifically for SAP customers. The focus group will help customers to learn more about SAP HANA and fine-tune their own road map and adoption strategy. The focus on strategy, direct customer feedback, valuable knowledge transfer, networking and co-innovation with SAP will bring added value to influencing product directions and future decisions and investments," said Tonnie van der Horst, Chairman, SUGEN.

The community will be managed by SAP HANA customers and SAP user groups globally.