SAP is a global leader in enterprise ERP software. Founded in 1972 in Germany, the company has evolved from mainframe applications to a comprehensive suite of cloud and on-premise solutions across ERP, manufacturing, finance, supply chain, HCM, CRM, and analytics (https://www.sap.com/).
Over the past decade, SAP has accelerated its transition to a subscription-based model, with S/4HANA Cloud representing more than 11% of its total revenue. Cloud business accounts for approximately 44% of SAP’s overall revenue, reflecting a strategic pivot towards recurring software income. Like other major ISVs, SAP limits its direct involvement in professional services, instead relying on a global network of service partners for implementation and support.
SAP Partner Ecosystem by Region
SAP's partner ecosystem is extensive, with approximately 3,000 registered partners employing more than 8.3 million people worldwide.
Europe hosts the largest share of SAP service partners, representing 44% of the global partner base. However, Asia dominates in terms of headcount, accounting for 64% of the total workforce, primarily driven by large-scale talent delivery centers in India.
SAP Partner Ecosystem by Size
Almost half of SAP services partners have fewer than 50 employees, and more than 80% have fewer than 500 team members.
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