Overview
On January 16, 2008, SAP AG announced next steps in the successful acquisition of Business Objects, uniting two of the technology industry’s biggest brands with a shared vision to transform the way the world works by connecting people, information and businesses.
With a broad showing of support from shareholders and business partners, SAP and Business Objects now embark on a road map to transform their wide lead in the market of software for business users into leadership in the emerging market for business performance optimization. As a first indication of the successful pace of the companies’ integration, SAP and Business Objects also announced an initial slate of joint product offerings, enabling deep, operational intelligence to improve business performance for customers in multiple industries worldwide.
- Webcast Replay: SAP and Business Objects, A Vision of Transformation (February 14, 2008)
- Listen to the Press Conference (January 16, 2008)
- SAP and Business Objects Unite to Lead Emerging Market for Business Performance Optimization (January 16, 2008)
- SAP and Business Objects Unveil First Joint Offerings (January 16, 2008)
- Global Ecosystem Embraces SAP Acquisition of Business Objects (January 16, 2008)
Product Packages for Large Enterprises
- Financial Performance Management
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance
- Enterprise Query, Reporting, and Analysis
- Visualization and Reporting
- Master Data Services
- Data Integration and Data Quality Management
Product Packages for Small and Midsize Companies
- Crystal Reports Server
- BusinessObjects Edge Series
- SAP Business All-in-One with BusinessObjects Edge Standard
Resources for Customers
- Webcast Replay: SAP and Business Objects, A Vision of Transformation (February 14, 2008)
- Backdrop and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (January 16, 2008)
- Business Objects continues to support its customers. Please visit the online support center
- Contact information for customer support
- Letter from John Schwarz (January 28, 2008).
- Open Letter from SAP CEO, Henning Kagermann, to Business Objects Customers (November 2007)
- Letter from John Schwarz and Bernard Liautaud (November 5, 2007)
- Subscribe to Business Objects newsletters (featuring Gartner research) for CIO’s and CFO’s
- Contact Information for Customer Service, E-Store, and Sales Inquiries
Resources for Partners
- Global Ecosystem Embraces SAP Acquisition of Business Objects (January 16, 2008)
- Visit the Business Objects Partner Extranet
Resources for The Media
- Webcast Replay: SAP and Business Objects, A Vision of Transformation (February 14, 2008)
- Listen to the Press Conference (January 16, 2008)
- SAP and Business Objects Unite to Lead Emerging Market for Business Performance Optimization (January 16, 2008)
- SAP and Business Objects Unveil First Joint Offerings (January 16, 2008)
- Global Ecosystem Embraces SAP Acquisition of Business Objects (January 16, 2008)
- SAP to Acquire Business Objects in Friendly Takeover (October 7, 2007)
Resources for Investors
General Information
- Backdrop and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (January 16, 2008)
- What Customers Are Saying
- What Partners Are Saying
Press Coverage
- Dan Farber’s ZDNet Blog: Between The Lines (January 16, 2008)
- Investor's Business Daily (December 18, 2007)
- IT Week (October 9, 2007)
- BusinessWeek (October 8, 2007)
- New York Times (October 8, 2007)
- Reuters (October 8, 2007)
- Wall Street Journal (October 8, 2007)
- IDG News (October 7, 2007)
Learn More
- Visit the SAP and Business Objects Information Center
- Backdrop and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) (January 16, 2008)
News
- Partners Worldwide See Opportunities, Extended Benefits of Combined Offerings and Open Approach
(January 16, 2008) - SAP and Business Objects Unite to Lead Emerging Market for Business Performance Optimization
(January 16, 2008) - SAP and Business Objects Unveil First Joint Offerings (January 16, 2008)
- Global Ecosystem Embraces SAP Acquisition of Business Objects (January 16, 2008)
- SAP To Acquire Business Objects in Friendly Takeover (October 7, 2007)