SAPERION International Partner Convention

Thirty-five partners from around the world – SAPERION International Partner Convention even better than last year.

Thirty-five partners from Europe, Africa, Asia, and North America traveled to Berlin for the International Partner Convention on May 27 and 28. Berlin's Umspannwerk was the site of numerous presentations and workshops. Later in the evening, attendees had ample opportunity to network with SAPERION employees and the many visitors to the German SAPERION Users' Convention during a party at another historic building, Postfuhramt in central Berlin. Technically oriented presentations focused on things like electronic signatures, new products and services, and SAPERION's position within the DMS/ECM market. Finally, attendees were treated to the first look at the new Java-based SAPERION platform known as "Larix", which will be launched in the fall. During the convention, twenty companies were awarded certification as SAPERION Premium Partners. In 2007, the most successful international partner was Omnix Media Networks (L.L.C.) in Kuwait. Division Director Mamoun Arsan was present to receive the certificate (to be seen in the last picture).

One of the most important aspects of the convention was the opportunity for international partners to share experiences. "This yearly event is a great opportunity to learn from colleagues working in many different countries," according to one participant. Despite varying trade customs and legal frameworks, SAPERION partners often encounter similar problems and find common solutions. This became especially clear during a workshop designed to analyze a variety of marketing strategies.

Rudolf Gessinger, CEO of SAPERION AG, summed up the closing fiscal year with some impressive numbers: With a 40% increase in licensing, a 70% increase in partner sales, and approximately 150 new customers, SAPERION is well on its way to exceeding the strong results of the previous year.