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  Strategy + Expertise + Global Reach = Performance

 
 
  By focusing on our core business and its key value drivers, we are paving the way for future success. We leverage our proven strengths to identify, create and exploit new market opportunities.

Our name is synonymous with a long and distinguished track record in the mainframe arena and with our early involvement in XML. In order to strategically increase business volumes, these areas of expertise are concentrated in two dedicated business lines:

  • Enterprise Transaction Systems (ETS) and
  • XML Business Integration (XML).
Our repositioning strikes the perfect balance between stability and dynamism: ETS consolidates our existing customer base and generates new business opportunities; XML helps Software AG tap into the growing demand for systems integration.

Both business lines help us meet key market requirements: with XML we seamlessly integrate diverse IT systems, increasing productivity and return on assets. ETS can extend the useful life of mainframe systems through optimization, enhancements and effective management. In this way, companies can ensure their investments remain state of the art, and that their applications deliver cutting-edge functions and high performance.

Concentration on mainframe modernization and XML integration: this is the basis for our technology leadership and competitive edge.





 
  Strategy + Expertise + Global Reach = Performance

 
 
  Our long and successful track record lays the groundwork for outstanding services. This, combined with our innovative expertise, ensures continuous success and long-term competitive advantage.

We are recognized providers of exceptionally high-quality services, based on the breadth and depth of our expertise: We have proven skills in both ETS and XML. In the future, Software AG will concentrate to an even greater extent on real-world market requirements:

  • Research and development is geared to the needs of the market. Our global R&D network concentrates on our core business, and drives the excellence of our products and services.
  • Competence center teams are directly involved in customer projects, guaranteeing optimal support.
  • Direct sales and Professional Services employees work in joint and sometimes cross-border teams.
By focusing on customer goals and helping to achieve them, we create a win-win situation. Market-driven innovation opens up new possibilities for our customers, and for Software AG. A strong balance sheet, high cash flow and stable product revenue form the basis for future growth funded from our own resources.


Focused solution portfolio – our core competency is software products, developed by our international R&D network.

A customer-driven approach throughout the organization. Interdisciplinary, cross-border collaboration ensures optimum results. We have access to the decision-makers.






 
  Strategy + Expertise + Global Reach = Performance

 
 
  If the solution is right, it can succeed anywhere. By addressing the world market, and by working in teams whose members transcend geographical and departmental borders, we create new opportunities. In this way, we will achieve success and growth beyond national boundaries.

Throughout the world, data integration and management are increasing in importance, and are now the precondition of efficient, cost-effective business processes. The volume of information which companies must process, store and access, continues to grow relentlessly. Software AG is a global player, and one equipped to master these challenges.

  • Over 80 percent of our business activities are outside Germany.
  • More than 3,500 customers throughout the world rely on our technology and integration solutions.
  • We are represented on all key global markets, with 59 international subsidiaries, grouped into four regions.
Our strong regional emphasis allows us to focus our strengths and resources. Our international network of companies enables us to recognize and respond to local developments, and to incorporate market-specific requirements into solutions that can be used as templates for use in other projects. Through knowledge transfer, Software AG’s global presence is generating the momentum that will secure the Company’s leading position in the software market of the future.


International synergies. A global presence and international teamwork create exceptional opportunities. We employ best practices that are to the benefit of our customers.
 
 
 
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