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Market share

SAP is the global market leader in enterprise resource planning software by revenue, and its dominance among the world’s largest companies is the single biggest reason SAP skills stay in demand. This page puts that market position in context.

Quick answer

Market share translates directly into jobs.

Key takeaways
  • SAP is consistently ranked the top ERP vendor by revenue and is especially entrenched in the largest global companies across…
  • SAP’s main ERP competitor is Oracle, with Microsoft Dynamics strong in the mid-market and Workday leading in cloud HR/finance for…
  • This page puts that market position in context.
  • Watch out: Chasing hype over installed base, SAP’s footprint is what creates jobs.

A leader among large enterprises

SAP is consistently ranked the top ERP vendor by revenue and is especially entrenched in the largest global companies across manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, energy, automotive and the public sector. A very large share of the biggest firms by revenue run SAP for their financial and operational core.

Why market share matters to you

Market share translates directly into jobs. Because SAP runs mission-critical operations at so many organisations, there is continuous demand to implement, migrate (ECC to S/4HANA), extend and operate these systems. That demand is durable and global.

The competitive landscape

SAP’s main ERP competitor is Oracle, with Microsoft Dynamics strong in the mid-market and Workday leading in cloud HR/finance for many organisations. SAP differentiates on depth, integration and industry coverage at the high end of the market.

Common pitfalls

  • Chasing hype over installed base, SAP’s footprint is what creates jobs.
  • Assuming market share never shifts, cloud competition is real.
  • Ignoring geography, SAP is especially strong in Europe and large global enterprises.

Practice challenge

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Which statement is true of Market share?

Frequently asked questions

What does the term Market share refer to in SAP?
SAP is the global market leader in enterprise resource planning software by revenue, and its dominance among the world’s largest companies is the single biggest reason SAP skills stay in demand. This page puts that market position in context.
What is worth remembering about Market share in practice?
Market share translates directly into jobs.
What is another point to note about Market share?
SAP is consistently ranked the top ERP vendor by revenue and is especially entrenched in the largest global companies across manufacturing, retail, consumer goods, energy, automotive and the public sector.
What tends to go wrong with Market share?
Chasing hype over installed base, SAP’s footprint is what creates jobs. Assuming market share never shifts, cloud competition is real. Ignoring geography, SAP is especially strong in Europe and large global enterprises.
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