Founded in 1972, the company was initially called System Analysis Program Development (Systemanalyse Programmentwicklung), later abbreviated to SAP. Since then, it has grown from a small, five-person endeavor to a multinational enterprise headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, with more than 105,000 employees worldwide.
With the introduction of its original SAP R/2 and SAP R/3 software, SAP established the global standard for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Now, SAP S/ 4 HANA takes ERP to the next level by using the power of in-memory computing to process vast amounts of data and to support advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.
Central to its success is SAP's extensive network of partnerships with technology vendors, system integrators, and independent software vendors (ISVs). These collaborations enable SAP to enhance its product offerings and service delivery, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation in the enterprise software market.
In addition to its business activities, SAP USA is deeply committed to corporate social responsibility (CSR). Through various initiatives, the company focuses on education, sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and social welfare, contributing positively to society beyond its core operations.