SAP is a German software corporation known for its enterprise resource planning (ERP) software. It was founded in 1972 by five former IBM employees and is now one of the largest software companies in the world. SAP's products help companies manage business operations and customer relations across departments. Key products include SAP HANA, an in-memory database, and SAP Cloud Platform, which allows building applications in a cloud environment. SAP has over 100 development centers globally and invests heavily in research and development.