DSAG Congress 2009 With some 3.000 visitors, this year's DSAG (German-Speaking SAP User Group) congress drew a strong turnout. Participants showed a keen interest in exchanging information during presentations and accompanying events. This made the congress a rather uneventful one for exhibitors because only few visitors found their way to their booths. Many decision-makers REALTECH talked to said that the budgets for 2010 have not been finalized yet and that they have therefore been unable to decide on most of next year's projects. However, the overall mood was much more positive than it was at other events this year – particularly in early 2009. The CIO dinner that REALTECH hosted during the first evening of the congress was a resounding success. REALTECH was able to welcome 14 participants despite a competing CIO event held at the DSAG congress. They enjoyed the pleasant atmosphere and delicious food and took the opportunity to engage in insightful and interesting conversations with their peers. This also gave our guests a chance to identify and discuss new and interesting topics – particularly with respect to the coming year. Despite the current market conditions and an ongoing sense of crisis, attending the DSAG congress was an important and worthwhile thing to do.

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