1、HOW INNOVATIONWORKSSAP ANNUAL REPORT 2006SAP AGDietmar-Hopp-Allee 1669190 WalldorfGermany50082178FINANCIAL SUMMARYEmpowering Customers Through Business Innovation With world-class software,value-added services,and unparalleled expertiseaddressing the unique demands of organizations in more than 25 i
2、ndustries and over 120 countries,SAP continues to grow its market share as the worldsleading provider of business software.From small businesses and midsizecompanies to global enterprises,more than 38,000 organizations worldwide run SAP applications for greater productivity,agility,and business grow
3、th.We have helped our customers transform the challenges of successive para-digm shifts within their industries and in the world of information technologyinto opportunities for competitive edge through business process innovation.Pursuing a successful strategy of organic growth and collaboration wit
4、h theworlds largest partner ecosystem,we continue to provide our global customerbase with a clear product road map for ongoing innovation and investmentsecurity.While making strong gains in established markets and geographies,we areleveraging the expertise and innovative power of our more than 39,30
5、0 employeesand global partner ecosystem to extend our product portfolio and reach newmarkets and customer segments.In the very near future,our customers canexpect even greater advances in software built on a flexible business processplatform that empowers information workers,decision makers,and enti
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