ABOUT THE GTUG

Anyone running HPE NonStop faces questions that only other NonStop users truly understand. The GTUG brings exactly these people together — in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and beyond.

Who We Are

The German NonStop User Group e.V. (GTUG) is the independent community of interest for users of HPE NonStop servers in the German-speaking world. Founded in 1980, registered in the Munich association register — and for over four decades the central platform for exchange, further education, and networking within the NonStop community.

The GTUG sees itself as:

  • A forum for open information and experience sharing among users
  • A channel for current information from Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • A representative body for users in relation to HPE

The association bodies are the members’ assembly, the board, and the advisory council. The duties, rights, and obligations of members are governed by the association’s statutes. The GTUG is financed exclusively through membership fees and conference fees.

Since 2009, the GTUG has been affiliated with CONNECT Deutschland e.V. as an economically independent organization — membership there is separate and independent from GTUG membership.

What We Offer

Every year, the GTUG organizes a conference for the NonStop community — alternating between: the eGTUG European NonStop HotSpot as an international, English-language conference for all of Europe (even years), and the GTUG Conference as a German-language regional conference for the DACH region (odd years).

Each event is co-hosted by a member company, which is why the location changes every time. The program of both formats includes: technical presentations by users, HPE representatives, and external experts; exhibitions by software companies in the NonStop space; facility tours at the respective co-hosting company (where possible); and space for personal exchange and networking.

Team

The Executive Board is responsible for representing the German NonStop User Group e.V. and managing its affairs. It consists of:

  • the Chair
  • the Vice Chair

Each member of the Executive Board has sole power of representation and is elected by the General Assembly for a term of two years.

Falk Dreßler

Member of Board (Speaker)
CSX Software Concepts and Solutions GmbH, Stuttgart

Dr. Heinz-Michael Nitzschke

Member of Board (Deputy Speaker)
Herrenberg

Jennifer Lacher

Professional Marketing & Event Agency

The board represents GTUG e.V. and manages its affairs. Both members have individual signing authority and are elected by the members’ assembly for two-year terms.

The Spokesperson:

  • leads meetings of the board
  • advisory council, and members’ assembly; maintains relations with Hewlett Packard Enterprise
  • plans GTUG activities.

The Deputy Spokesperson:

  • deputizes for the Spokesperson
  • handles finance and controlling manages membership
  • prepares agenda and invitations for the members’ assembly
  • represents the GTUG at partner events.

GTUG conferences and working group meetings are organized and supported by a professional marketing agency. The conference organization:

  • prepares conferences and selects venues and hotels
  • creates the agenda and invites members and non-members
  • sends registration confirmations and handles all organizational matters
  • supports participants with all conference-related questions
  • organizes the evening event at two-day conferences
  • maintains the address database of non-members
  • ensures the publication and distribution of informational materials to members and the press
  • maintains the GTUG web presence
  • handles invoicing

Membership

Benefits of GTUG membership:

  • Conference attendance at member preferential rates
  • For corporate members: discounted participation for any number of employees
  • Direct exchange with HPE representatives
  • Network with NonStop specialists throughout the DACH region
  • Access to conference presentations and downloads


Membership types:

Corporate Member Individual Member
Annual fee € 500,– € 180,–
GTUG Conference (member) € 180,– / Person € 180,–
GTUG Conference (non-member) € 350,– € 350,–
GTUG Conference (CONNECT member) € 180,– € 180,–

  • Companies and individuals using HPE NonStop servers
  • Freelancers active in the NonStop space
  • Software companies with a NonStop focus
  • NonStop users from other countries as associate members

The application can be submitted via the online form or in writing — also in English. Admission is decided by the board.

Membership fees are invoiced at the beginning of the calendar year or upon joining and are due immediately.

Conference fees are invoiced upon registration and are due immediately.

VAT regulations apply for members based in Germany.

Founding Members Including

Active Members Including