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SAP, OSIsoft and KurMeta Launch New Book on the "Pursuit of the Perfect Plant"

/noticias.info/ ORLANDO, Fla. - May 05, 2008 - SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced the availability of “In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant,” a new book co-authored by SAP, OSIsoft and KurMeta that focuses on the steps that manufacturing plants can take to best meet the challenges of today’s hypercompetitive, globalized world. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® 2008, SAP’s international customer conference, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 4 – 7.

Released on May 1, 2008, by Evolved Technologists Press, “In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant” provides a unique, expansive view on the challenges and opportunities modern plants face in planning, asset management, energy management, visibility and quality management. A comprehensive road map is laid out to help manufacturers achieve the highest optimal performance from operating plants. The book includes insight and case histories from more than 100 manufacturing experts, including Acsis, Cisco and Tata Consultancy Service.

““In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant’ provides a framework and methodology to help manufacturers increase responsiveness, improve operational efficiency and maximize asset utilization in the new era of manufacturing operations,” said Peter Maier, senior vice president, Industry and Solutions Marketing, SAP. “We are excited to be part of a collaborative process that is helping manufacturers solve today’s operational challenges, while positioning them for future success.”

“In Pursuit of the Perfect Plant” is available for purchase at http://www.amazon.com/ and http://www.amazon.co.uk/. Evolved Technologists Press is offering discounts for bulk orders of 10 books or more. To order in bulk, please contact Ruth Voorhies at rvoorhies@EvolvedMedia.com or call +1-646-827-2196.

SAPPHIRE® 2008 Orlando and SAPPHIRE® 2008 Berlin
More than 15,000 customers, partners and technical experts are convening at SAPPHIRE 2008 to discover how SAP and its thriving partner ecosystem are delivering IT solutions that create value beyond the four walls of the enterprise, to create “business beyond boundaries.” SAP’s premier educational and networking event, SAPPHIRE is the one occasion where senior executives, business managers, and decision-makers can come together every year to explore how innovative business solutions foster long-term, profitable growth. SAPPHIRE® 2008 is being held in Orlando, Florida, May 4-7, and in Berlin, Germany, May 19-21, 2008. For more information, please visit www.sap.com/sapphire.

Based on the success of last year’s events, SAP and the Americas’ SAP Users’ Group (ASUG) are co-locating their premier events in Orlando, where the 2008 ASUG Annual Conference takes place May 4-7.

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