The Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG), the world's largest customer-run community of SAP professionals, announced today that it launched ASUG EDGE, a searchable online directory of consulting firms and individual consultants offering services in support of SAP(R) solutions, complete with customer reviews. This fee-for-service product is the organization's first technology offering in the marketplace.

Developed in response to requests from the ASUG partner community, EDGE allows subscribers to find consultants based on the solution, technology, release, or industry experience desired for their SAP solution-based project. Organizations can narrow their search and validate their selection by reading first-hand reviews from other customers who have worked directly with the consulting firm, share their own experiences to help others find the right consultant, saving themselves and other members of the ecosystem time and money. Reviews are submitted anonymously by individuals who have worked with the firm and/or individual consultant in question, and include project descriptions, service evaluations, and overall quality of work. Companies can also ask reviewers additional questions in an anonymous way.

"You read a lot about companies in search of the right talent in support of SAP solutions," said Steve Strout, ASUG chief executive officer. "One of the critical roles ASUG plays is to facilitate connections between members of the ecosystem and make it easy for them to learn from each other's experiences. Being able to leverage the first-hand insights of their peers means that SAP customers can make faster, more educated decisions when selecting a provider. This tool will prove especially valuable in helping companies staff niche projects requiring specialized knowledge that is often hard to find. We're proud that our first technology venture is able to help companies with this need."

"Building a network within the SAP ecosystem can have far-reaching benefits, which is something ASUG members have known for a long time," said Edwin B. Lange, executive vice president and chief customer officer, SAP Americas. "By allowing customers to make critical connections with experts that can save them time and money in the implementation process, EDGE provides a valuable service to the broader SAP community."

Subscription fees are annual and are based on the calendar year, however companies that subscribe now receive an extended subscription through the end of 2009. For more information on fees and terms of service, please visit www.asug.com/EDGE_launch.

About ASUG

The Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG(R)) is an independent, volunteer-run organization that facilitates connections among members of the SAP ecosystem. As the most valued voice for SAP customer influence, ASUG maintains its unique position by connecting SAP experts who share their knowledge back with the community-creating an ongoing cycle of shared experience that enables strong business results and real competitive advantage for the entire SAP ecosystem. (www.asug.com)

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