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08–10	Learning in the Desert SUG-MENA: SAP.info in Bahrein www.kaust.edu.sa
14–15	East meets West Yang Liu Design
16–18	The Real-Time Machine Plattner’s Strategy: In-Memory Data
20–25	Growth in a Volatile World Article by Professor Georg von Krogh Harvard Business Review McKinsey Quarterly: Global Forces www.heidelberg.com www.wacker.com www.siemens.com
32–35	The Digital Wonderland Smart Energy Management
44–45	Playing by the Rules Practical Approach to GRC
46	Building for the Future www.turnerconstruction.com
50–55	Creativity is Its Ethos www.cirquedusoleil.com
58–61	A Solution at Its Disposal www.bang-olufsen.com
62–64	Getting that Perfect Flow www.sweetovations.com Video on Sweet Ovations
66–69	“How We Share Content is Pure” SAPPHIRE NOW: Opening Day, ASUG Conference

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Strategies, Ideas, Trends
Saudi Arabia: Learning in the Desert	08
Industries: Interview with Kerstin Geiger (Head of Industry Solutions at SAP)	12
Culture Clash: East meets West	14
In-Memory Computing: The Real-Time Machine	16

Growth Strategies
Organic Growth: Coping with the Crisis	20
Economic Situation: A Struggling World	26
Market Leaders: Growing Spurts	28
Future of the Web: The Digital Wonderland	32
Timeless Software: Fit for the Future	36
Mathematical Models: Profit Lies in Prediction	40
GRC: Playing by the Rules	44
Turner Construction Company: Building for the Future	46

Challenges, Opportunities, Solutions
Cirque du Soleil: Creativity is Its Ethos	50
AIDS: Multiplying Hope and Care	56
Bang & Olufsen: A Solution at Its Disposal	58
Faster Data: Getting that Perfect Flow	62
Let's Talk Business: Nicolas Sekkaki	65

People, Markets, Communities
ASUG: Priorities and Personal Goals	66
Emerging Markets: South Africa on the Move	70
SUGEN: Enhancing the Network	72
Portrait Claude Molly-Mitton: Communicator by Conviction	74