By 1998, Datalogic’s Quality Partner network had strengthened on a global level, fueling the company’s sales development and growth. It was time for the company to host its first international Partner Conference, which was held in Bologna (Italy), gathering all Datalogic’s major partners from around the globe. This first-time event soon became a landmark for the entire industry. The conference was also the perfect opportunity to launch the company’s new industrial laser gun: The Dragon.