SAP SE, founded in Germany in 1972 by former IBM employees, is the world’s largest provider of enterprise application software. Best known for its leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP also offers solutions for supply chain management, procurement, travel and expense management, and customer relationship management, among other areas. The company operates in more than 180 countries and serves over 400,000 customers, around 80% of which are small and medium-sized enterprises.