Founded in 1972, SAP is today one of the leading international providers of business software and, based on market capitalization, it is the world�s third-largest independent software manufacturer. Today, we have more than 75,000 customers (without Business Objects) in over 120 countries and employ more than 51,400 people at sales and development locations in more than 50 countries in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Americas, and Asia Pacific Japan regions. SAP is headquartered in Walldorf, Germany.

SAP's core business is developing and licensing business software solutions. With these solutions, companies can design efficient, flexible business processes and make sustainable improvements to value creation. Our solution portfolio includes the SAP NetWeaver technology platform and the following key software applications:

• SAP Business Suite applications, which help large companies and international corporations improve business operations ranging from supplier relationships to production to warehouse management, sales, and all administrative functions, through to customer relationships
• Industry solutions for large companies and international corporations in more than 25 specific industries including discrete manufacturing, process industries, financial services, consumer products, retail and the public, services, and utilities sector
• SAP solutions for small businesses and midsize companies, including SAP Business ByDesign, SAP Business All-in-One packages, and SAP Business One
• Solutions for business users, who need software to help them rapidly make strategic decisions – and relieve them of administrative tasks

SAP also offers consulting, maintenance, and training services tailored for our software products. We develop and market our products in close cooperation with our business partners.