2003

The new year begins with good news for REALTECH. Comparing the main solutions for systems management, market researchers from the Giga Information Group reach the pleasing conclusion that, when compared directly, REALTECH's theGuard! software is among the three most powerful solutions - even up against prestigious competitors such as BMC, IBM, HP, Microsoft, and Computer Associates.

REALTECH's subsidiary in Spain signs a cooperation agreement with Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard with the result that the three partners will bundle their products and services relating to SAP Solution Manager. Countless customers advocate this concept, which will make it much easier to implement and operate the solution.

On the occasion of the balance sheet press conference in Frankfurt, the Managing Board answers questions from business press representatives and explains to financial analysts the corporate strategy for 2003.

REALTECH has an overall positive experience at the CeBIT 2003, successfully positioning itself in Hanover as a supplier of end-to-end IT optimization solutions. At the stand, reference customers demonstrate how solutions from the REALTECH range are used in practice.

Market analysts from the Gartner Group proclaim REALTECH as number two in the market for SAP performance management. As part of a survey, the analysis company has scrutinized all leading solutions in this segment and has been especially impressed by the technology involved in REALTECH's product range. In addition to the low system load, for instance, Gartner also has great praise for the presentation of automatically generated reports on Service Level Agreements (SLAs), which enable IT service providers to supply customers with proof of services rendered.

On the occasion of the REALTECH AG's stockholders meeting on May 15, the Executive and Supervisory Boards review the past fiscal year and provide answers to investors' questions on a personal basis. All items on the agenda - including giving discharge to the Executive and Supervisory Boards and electing an auditor - meet with unanimous majorities.

In Dubai, REALTECH presents its solutions for optimizing computer centers at the annual conference of the SAP Users Group Arabia (SUGAr). Prestigious companies from the Arabic region come to this forum to share experiences they have had in using and operating their SAP systems.

REALTECH makes the most of the SAPPHIRE in Tokyo to present its range of solutions at one of the largest SAP AG user conferences worldwide. REALTECH's appearance revolves around its expertise with regard to migrating SAP systems.

The annual "Top 100" survey under the patronage of Lothar Späth (a former premier of Baden-Württemberg) reaches the conclusion that REALTECH is among the hundred most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany in 2003. The list includes not only the assessment of new products and services but also an analysis of each company's innovation strategy and culture.

The annual "Top 100" survey under the patronage of Lothar Späth (a former premier of Baden-Württemberg) reaches the conclusion that REALTECH is among the hundred most innovative medium-sized companies in Germany in 2003. The list includes not only the assessment of new products and services but also an analysis of each company's innovation strategy and culture.

Together with Microsoft, Unisys, and Intel, REALTECH launches a "64-Bit Initiative", aiming to enable customers to upgrade from a 32-bit platform to a 64-bit one quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. The advantages of such a system changeover include faster working processes, highly available and reliable SAP applications despite a large memory requirement, as well as an excellent price-performance ratio.

REALTECH is found to be among the 50 most rapidly expanding technology companies in Germany. The "Technology Fast 50" list drawn up by Deloitte & Touche is based on revenue growth over the past five fiscal years. REALTECH takes place 32 in the overall assessment and is also among the winners at European level, having succeeded in getting its name on the European Technology Fast 500 list comprising 500 fast-growing companies.

Having already been supporting the St. Anna Stift children's hospital in Ludwigshafen for three years, REALTECH refrains from sending out Christmas presents to customers and partners and instead makes a donation to the children's cancer ward.