In today’s digital business world, companies can hardly avoid SAP. But what is behind this term and why do so many companies rely on this software solution?
SAP – briefly explained
SAP stands for “Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing.” Originally founded as a German software company, SAP SE has since developed into one of the world’s leading providers of business software. SAP solutions help companies to digitally map business processes end-to-end and make them more efficient.
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| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1972 in Weinheim, Germany |
| Founder | Five former IBM employees (including Hasso Plattner, Dietmar Hopp) |
| Goal of the founders | SAP was founded to develop integrated real-time software as a standard solution – in contrast to the elaborately programmed individual software that was common in the 1970s |
| Head office | Walldorf, Baden-Württemberg |
| Head office | over 110,000 worldwide |
| Head office | Largest ERP provider worldwide, most valuable German company (market capitalization 2025: €170 billion) |
With SAP, companies can control central areas such as financial accounting, purchasing, sales, warehouse management, production or human resources via a central platform. The result: processes are accelerated, errors are reduced and transparency is significantly increased.
SAP S/4HANA – the future of enterprise software
One of SAP’s most modern products is SAP S/4HANA – the latest business suite based entirely on the innovative SAP HANA in-memory database. With S/4HANA, organizations gain real-time access to their business data, enabling faster decisions and more efficient operations. The interface is modern and intuitively designed – keyword SAP Fiori – and also allows access to SAP functions on mobile devices.
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Contact us now!Why do companies rely on SAP?
- Scalability: Whether it’s a start-up or a large corporation, SAP is growing with the company.
- Solutions: Whether it’s mechanical engineering, consumer goods, or services – SAP offers industry-specific functions.
- Future-proofing: SAP is continuously investing in new technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and cloud computing.
- Worldwide Standard: SAP is used by companies worldwide and has an excellent reputation for stability and security.
How munich enterprise software helps
We at munich enterprise software GmbH specialize in SAP add-ons. Our solutions complement the standard SAP functions in a meaningful way and make daily work in the SAP system more efficient.
Our MailCenter product helps in many areas. Here are a few examples:
- MailCenter for e-mail communication from SAP
- Outlook integration that connects SAP with Microsoft Outlook
- Digital approval procedures for quick approval of orders or orders
- Monitoring Add-Ons for Monitoring SAP Processes
With over 20 years of experience, we know what is important when it comes to SAP solutions. For us, the added value for the user is always in the foreground – intuitive, quickly ready for use and flexibly adaptable.
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Conclusion: SAP is more than just software
SAP means efficient corporate management, better data quality, and smart digital processes. Anyone who invests in digitalization today cannot avoid SAP. And with the right extensions from munich enterprise software, companies can get the best out of their SAP system.
