138. SAP

Headquarters: Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Bought By: SAP SE
Headquarters: Walldorf, Germany

The world of enterprise software might seem esoteric to some, but SAP shines brightly in this sphere. Many Americans recognize the brand, often without realizing its German origins. Born in Walldorf, Germany, in 1972, SAP was the brainchild of five ex-IBM employees who wanted to create integrated business software. Their vision flourished, and SAP now stands as the third-largest software and programming company globally.
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The acronym originally stood for “Systemanalyse und Programmentwicklung”, which translates to “System Analysis and Program Development”. Today, from managing supply chains to human resources, SAP’s software solutions drive efficiency in enterprises across the U.S. and the world, truly encapsulating global collaboration.