Founded in 1972 as Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing, SAP is the recognised leader in providing collaborative business solutions for all types of industries and for every major market.

From Walldorf to Wall Street: The SAP Success Story

Serving more than 76,000 customers worldwide, SAP is the world's largest business software company and the world's third-largest independent software provider overall. We have a rich history of innovation and growth that has made us a true industry leader. Today, SAP employs more than 51,800 people in more than 50 countries. Our professionals are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service and support.

Knowledge, Experience, and Technology for Optimising Business

SAP has leveraged our extensive experience to deliver a comprehensive range of solutions to empower every aspect of business operations. By using SAP solutions, organizations of all sizes -- including small business solutions and solutions for midsize companies -- can reduce costs, improve performance, and gain the agility to respond to changing business needs.

SAP has also developed the SAP NetWeaver platform, which allows our customers to achieve more value from their IT investments.

To ensure SAP's position as a technology leader, SAP Ventures invests in emerging entrepreneurial companies that are advancing exciting new technologies. And through SAP Research, we introduce new ideas for future solutions.

At SAP, quality awareness and best practices are at the heart of everything we do. SAP's commitment to quality is manifested through annual quality awards.

Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange, under the symbol "SAP."

SAP in Australia & New Zealand

Across most industries Australian and New Zealand companies and government agencies rely on and use SAP's SAP Business Suite of solutions and services to stay ahead of competition. From employee portals to mobile business applications, the SAP Business Suite provides all the solutions and services companies need to deliver substantial ROI. Whether you're creating value by nurturing satisfied and loyal customers through CRM or increasing efficiency between your production and distribution networks through SCM, SAP Business Suite will enable you to leverage and maximise your existing IT investments. Empower, entice and retain talented staff using SAP HR and ensure your business goals are supported by motivated, highly skilled and happy employees. Improving the bottom line is the ultimate test of any business -- and SAP Financials provides an integrated and powerful platform to assist in creating profitability and long-term value for stakeholders and investors.