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SAP Named One of 'America's Most Admired Companies' in Computer Software Industry by FORTUNE Magazine

NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., March 10 PRNewswire-FirstCall — FORTUNE magazine has once again named SAP AG (NYSE: SAP), the world's leading provider of business software solutions, in the publication's rankings of "America's Most Admired Companies." Placing fifth in the Computer Software category, SAP was cited among world-class companies such as Microsoft and Intuit. The list of rankings is posted on http://www.fortune.com and appears in the March 17, 2008 issue of FORTUNE magazine.

With an overall score of 6.49, SAP achieved especially high ratings in innovation, people management, social responsibility, quality of management and quality of products and services. This is the second time that SAP has been recognized by FORTUNE: In 2006, the company ranked number three in the Computer Software category. (See March 6, 2006 announcement, titled "FORTUNE Magazine Ranks SAP Among Its Top Three Most Admired Computer Software Companies in America.") With more than 46,100 customers in more than 120 countries, SAP provides applications and services that enable companies of all sizes and in more than 25 industries to become best-run businesses.

"SAP is extremely proud to be recognized as one of 'America's Most Admired Companies'," said Bill McDermott, president and CEO, SAP Americas and Asia Pacific Japan. "This prestigious ranking confirms that our relentless focus on the customer is resonating in the industry and illustrates the innovation, drive and commitment of SAP employees in every aspect of our business."

FORTUNE describes its "Most Admired" list as "the definitive report card on corporate reputations." The survey is compiled by the Hay Group, and is based on the Fortune 1000 — the 1,000 largest U.S. companies ranked by revenue, and the top foreign companies operating in the United States. This year, more than 3,700 top managers and analysts representing 622 companies across 65 industries were surveyed for the effort. Participants were asked to rate companies in their respective industries based on eight attributes: innovation, people management, use of corporate assets, social responsibility, quality of management, financial soundness, long-term investment and quality of products/services.

The award follows on the heels of recent recognition of SAP as best employer by the Great Places to Work Institute in key operating markets. (See February 13, 2008 announcement, titled "SAP Named 'Best Employer' in Key Global Markets.")

About SAP

SAP is the world's leading provider of business software(*). Today, more than 46,100 customers in more than 120 countries run SAP(R) applications-from distinct solutions addressing the needs of small businesses and midsize companies to suite offerings for global organizations. Powered by the SAP NetWeaver(R) technology platform to drive innovation and enable business change, SAP software helps enterprises of all sizes around the world improve customer relationships, enhance partner collaboration and create efficiencies across their supply chains and business operations. SAP solution portfolios support the unique business processes of more than 25 industries, including high tech, retail, financial services, healthcare and the public sector. With subsidiaries in more than 50 countries, the company is listed on several exchanges, including the Frankfurt stock exchange and NYSE under the symbol "SAP." (Additional information at http://www.sap.com)

(*) SAP defines business software as comprising enterprise resource planning and related applications such as supply chain management, customer relationship management, product life-cycle management and supplier relationship management.

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