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Sage User Network
The only independent international
user group for Sage products
Nicole James, Technical Director
www.SageUserNetwork.com
Who Are We?
• Independent user group for users of Sage software
• Sage approved organisation
• Professionally run and managed business
• Non-profit organisation, funded by member subscriptions
Our Aims
• to provide the means for members to network with other
users, discuss the product and resolve issues
• to provide an outstanding resource for users
• to influence Sage on product enhancements
• encourage sharing of ideas across Business Partner
communities
• working with Business Partners towards the best solution
for the customer
Working With Sage
• Sage product workshops held at Sage User Network
meetings
• Establishing Focus Groups with Sage in line with Sage
work streams to influence product development
• Sage access to online forum
• Initiate debates on major issues requiring system
modifications
What Our Members Say
“Sage User Network offers me a forum where I can comment and question
independently of my reseller or Sage. Where I can become part of a collective voice
that will have a direct link to Sage to offer constructive comments for improvements
within the Sage range of products. That collective voice will have a greater effect that
any one of us individually. The bigger the membership the bigger the voice…..”
Chris Szewc, PartnerTech Ltd
“As members of Sage User Network we have direct access into Sage thinking and the
direction of their product development, which helps us with our own company IT
strategy.”
Philip Palser, Scientific & Chemical Supplies Ltd
“The Sage User Network is a great forum in which to solve problems and share
experiences”
Mark Godwin, Gregory Distribution Ltd
Membership Packages
• Single, Double or Corporate Membership*
• Special offer will be sent to non-members after this meeting
• Anyone wishing to participate in the Sage Focus Groups must be a
member
*Overseas Membership also available
Membership Includes
• Networking with other users
• Free attendance at quarterly meetings / awareness days
• Annual 2 day Conference
• Online Members Area (includes all past presentations
and online discussion forum)
Membership Includes
• Sage product workshops
• Sage Focus Groups for product development
• Active participation in Sage Wishlist / MBE voting process
• Sage User Network Helpdesk
• Quarterly newsletter
2009 Meeting Dates
17 September – Meeting / Awareness Day
19 – 20 October – Sage User Network
2009 Conference
8 December – Meeting / Awareness Day
2009 Conference
Location: Scarman Centre, Warwick University
Dates:
19 – 20 October 2009
Cost:
from £200 + vat
2009 Conference Sponsors
Contact Details
Nicole James, Technical Director
[email protected]
0118 9813223
www.SageUserNetwork.com
Paul Stobart
Sage CEO, UK and Ireland Region