As the world's leading provider of business software*, SAP delivers products and services that help accelerate business innovation for our customers. We believe that doing so will unleash growth and create significant new value – for our customers, SAP, and ultimately, entire industries and the economy at large. Today, more than 76,000 customers in more than 120 countries run SAP applications – from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations.

From Walldorf to Wall Street: The SAP Success Story
Founded in 1972, SAP has a rich history of innovation and growth that has made us a true industry leader. SAP currently employs more than 51,800 people in more than 50 countries worldwide. SAP is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP."

Knowledge, Experience, and Technology for Optimizing Business
We leverage our extensive experience to deliver a comprehensive range of solutions that empower every aspect of business operations. By using SAP solutions, organizations of all sizes – including small businesses and midsize companies – can reduce costs, improve performance, and gain the agility to respond to changing business needs. SAP also has developed the SAP NetWeaver technology platform which enables our customers to achieve more value from their IT investments. Our professionals are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service and support.

A Philosophy for Leadership and Strong Performance
SAP strives to define and establish undisputed leadership in the emerging market for business process platform offerings and accelerate business innovation powered by IT for companies and industries worldwide. As part of its commitment to corporate citizenship, SAP also contributes to economic development on a grand scale.

SAP is recognized as a leader in demonstrating the highest level of integrity in its corporate governance and practices. These efforts are informed and driven by the core values of SAP – customer focus, integrity, quality, commitment, product excellence, and passion.

SAP's successful growth strategy is based on our own technology innovation, co-innovation with customers and partners, and intelligent acquisitions. With world-class software, value-added services, and unparalleled expertise addressing the unique demands of organizations in more than 25 industries, SAP continues to grow its market share as the world's leading provider of business software.

(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications such as supply chain management, customer relationship management, product life-cycle management, and supplier relationship management.