The ATG Users Group (ATG-UG) is a forum for discussion of ATG-related
topics, a resource for technical questions and a way to communicate
about ATG events and news. The mission of ATG-UG is, "To
provide an unbiased forum for the exchange of information and
ideas for the ATG user community. To bring together and make
available valuable resources from ATG experts, end-users and
ATG which enable the entire community to get the most from their
IT investments."
The ATG-UG web site, www.AtgUsersGroup.org,
is an efficient tool for all members of the ATG Community.
The web site posts all the latest news and events pertaining
to ATG.
Formerly known
as the Dynamo Users Group (DUG) and first established in 1999,
ATG Users Group (ATG-UG) completed the migration of the site
from a Dynamo 5.1 non-portal site to an ATG 6 portal site
featuring ATG Publishing. The site was formally launch in
mid-December 2002 to celebrate ATG's annual summit, the ATG
2003 Open, January 27-29th Doral Resort, Miami, FL.
Over 3,000 people
have become registered members of www.AtgUsersGroup.org
over the past 3 years. Along with the migration and additions
of new functionality, Users Group members enjoy benefits which
include:
- Forums - a six-category
message board containing over 14,000 posts.
- Resources - a rich technical
resource library comprised of periodicals, books, videos,
white papers, and web links that contain technical information
relevant to those working with ATG.
- Case Studies - more than
60 case studies are posted to date with new additions frequently.
Case studies enable users to see how others are creatively
applying ATG-based solutions to their business needs.
- News - real-time information
on the latest ATG products, partners and related technologies.
- Events - information on
current industry events and those directly designed for
users of the ATG platform. In many cases users can register
for events directly from the www.AtgUsersGroup.org
site.
Although the site is a great
place to start, it is no substitute for attending a DUG meeting.
The Users Group's first meeting
was held in the Washington, D.C. area in August of 2000, since
then ATG-UG's (formerly known as DUG) have been founded in
New York City and San Francisco, with discussions of new groups
in many other major cities. ATG-UG meetings provide an open
forum for end-users, ATG integrators, ATG-complimentary software
partners, and ATG to interact and discuss relevant issues
and challenges. Guest speakers, representing all four factions
of the ATG Community, lead discussions on product innovations,
case studies, and complimentary technologies.
For more information about the ATG Users Group or to receive information about events in your area send an email to atgug@mcfadyen.com 
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