Well, here we are again – NASM 2013 San Diego! Over the past fiscal year, we continued our successful performance in line with our objective to take market share in North America across all of our target markets and bring the R&S brand into the limelight via our marketing programs. We introduced many new customers to our company's products and solutions in our target markets of Mobile Wireless, Aerospace and Defense, Electronic Design Engineering and Audio/Video over the course of FY12/13. While our goals were aggressive, we achieved them by doing things differently; by focusing on developing our strategy, structure, staff, skills, and systems – all in alignment with the shared values outlined by our parent company. Thanks to everyone for your hard work and dedication!

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

This year's event promises to be a continuation of the general theme we have set over the past few years. We will focus on developing our technical applications knowledge in alignment with the main issues facing our customers and understand these issues better than our competitors --- Expertise Delivered. And --- we'll spend time celebrating our success and hearing from our Munich management guest speakers about company strategy and directions.

Look for a few new things this year. First, we will be offering Large Opportunity Training for all Account Managers. Second, in keeping with our commitment to Strive, we will be holding the Strive Scorecard challenge. Throughout the week, there will be plenty of opportunities to participate in Strive activities related to Fitness, Wellness and Community. More details to come on both fronts.

Like last year, there are many new people who have joined the North American team over the past year, and we hope you spend the time getting to know them and re-connecting with your peers in the organization.

Thanks again for coming and I hope you enjoy the week!

Scott Bausback