Headquartered in Walldorf, Germany, SAP is the market leader in enterprise application software. Founded in 1972, SAP (which stands for "Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing") …

In 1979, SAP launched SAP R/2, expanding the capabilities of the system to other areas, such as materials management and production planning. In 1981, SAP brought a re-designed product to …

In 1976, SAP GmbH (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) was established for sales and support. Five years later, the original partnership dissolved, transferring its rights to SAP …

Jul 23, 2025 · SAP has had a remarkable journey over its 50-year history. Founded in 1972 in Germany, the company initially focused on developing standard software for real-time data processing.

SAP AG was founded in 1972 by five German engineers with IBM in Mannheim, Germany; interestingly four of the founders--Hasso Plattner, Dietmar Hopp, Klaus Tschira, and Hans Werner Hector--were …

In 1976 SAP declared itself a GmbH corporation (Limited-liability Company) and by 1977 it relocated its headquarters from Weinheim to nearby Walldorf (Germany).

Apr 6, 2009 · In 1976, "SAP GmbH " was founded and the following year, it moved its headquarters to Walldorf. SAP AG became the company's official name after the 2005 annual general meeting (AG is …

Important milestones in the company's corporate history include its conversion to a GmbH (a closely-held corporation) in 1977, the opening of the company's headquarters in Walldorf, and its conversion …

Dec 11, 2024 · By the mid-1980s, SAP opened subsidiaries in Austria and Switzerland, followed by the United States in 1988. This global expansion positioned SAP as a leader in the enterprise software …

It offers integrated solutions for business processes, including workforce management, financial management, customer relationship management, and supply chain management. It was founded in …