SAP® Store and SAP App Center Merged into One Marketplace for SAP and Partner Solutions

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SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has consolidated its SAP App Center and SAP Store into a single marketplace called SAP Store. This new platform enhances the purchasing experience for customers by integrating over 1,700 partner applications alongside SAP's own solutions. New features include an intelligent search function, an updated category menu, and personalized favorites. The unified platform aims to improve accessibility and navigation, offering equal visibility for all products based on customer needs. Additionally, for each purchase, SAP will plant a tree, promoting environmental sustainability.

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• Consolidation of SAP Store and SAP App Center improves customer experience.
• Integration of over 1,700 partner applications increases product variety.
• New intelligent search functionality enhances search efficiency.
• Personalized favorites section allows easier product comparisons.
• Commitment to plant a tree for each purchase promotes sustainability.

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• None.

WALLDORF, Germany, Feb. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today said it has created one marketplace for solutions and services from SAP and its partners, merging SAP® App Center for partner solutions with SAP Store for SAP solutions. The new consolidated marketplace, called SAP Store and available at store.sap.com, simplifies the shopping experience of customers making their journeys to the intelligent enterprise.

"The merging of SAP's two marketplaces into one storefront is important to the success of the platform," IDC Research Director Frank Della Rosa said. "The ability to discover SAP and partner solutions side by side is valuable to customers. The guided search also is vital to those seeking solutions via SAP Store, and the clean design and intuitive site navigation make discovery quick and frictionless at a time where speed and agility are critical success factors."

The consolidated SAP Store introduces new capabilities, including a unified home page and intelligent search functionality, which bring together all of SAP's digitally available solutions from SAP Store with more than 1,700 partner apps previously available through SAP App Center. It includes and builds on the many enhancements introduced on SAP App Center in 2020. Partner solutions certified by SAP and SAP Endorsed Apps continue to be prominently noted with visual identifiers. These features make it easier than ever to navigate through SAP and partner solutions, allowing customers to browse by industries, categories, SAP products and lines of business.

New features of SAP Store are:

• Updated category menu: Expanded categories cover additional solution areas
• Guided search: Customers can use the same natural sentence structure as they would when speaking to a live sales agent, which reduces the need for repeat searches
• Favorites: Product pages can be saved in a personalized favorites section, making it easier to compare and contrast with other offerings
• Tips for filtering: Search results pages suggest next-best steps and popular features

"The need to deliver a seamless, unified digital marketplace experience for our customers and partners along their journey to become intelligent enterprises has never been more critical for SAP," said Sharon Ruddock, head of SAP Digital Commerce. "We are committed to continuing to create this environment for our customers online, whether they are choosing a solution from SAP or an offering from one of our validated partners. Now, with the capability to discover SAP and partner offerings in one marketplace with an integrated and flexible search functionality, customers can find and access what they need faster and more intelligently than ever before, regardless of whom the solution is from."

Equal Visibility for All Products Based on Customer Need
SAP's consolidated search was built with impartiality in mind to help customers discover, try, buy and deploy products and solutions that best fit their needs. Although SAP products are visually identifiable, the search functionality is fair and unbiased, presenting all products that fit the search. The same holds true for the content accompanying each search and offering. Category landing pages show customer reviews of SAP and partner solutions, with authentic quotes and ratings. SAP's goal is to provide a new experience tailored to the shopping experience, whether the buyer is purchasing for personal use or for a large enterprise.

For each purchase made through SAP Store, SAP will plant a tree. For more information, or to try the consolidated search, access free software trials, or buy or renew software online, visit store.sap.com. On Twitter, follow SAP Store on Twitter at @SAPDigital and follow SAP at @SAPNews.

About SAP
SAP's strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 77% of the world's transaction revenue touches an SAP system. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT) and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers' businesses into intelligent enterprises. SAP helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want — without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 25 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people's lives. For more information, visit www.sap.com. 

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FAQ

What are the key features of the new SAP Store?

The SAP Store features an intelligent search function, updated category menu, personalized favorites, and tips for filtering.

How does the merger of SAP Store and SAP App Center benefit customers?

The merger allows customers to discover both SAP and partner solutions in one platform, enhancing the purchasing experience.

What is the purpose of the new SAP Store?

The purpose is to provide a unified digital marketplace that simplifies the search and purchasing process for customers.

How does SAP support environmental sustainability through the SAP Store?

SAP will plant a tree for each purchase made through the SAP Store, promoting environmental sustainability.

What is the significance of integrating partner applications into SAP Store?

Integrating partner applications increases product variety and provides customers with more comprehensive solutions.