SAP Labs France was founded in 1998 as a complete subsidiary of SAP AG, Germany. Our proximity to our partners and customers, as well as educational establishments in the region, provides us with an ideal working environment. It also facilitates the country-specific and industry-specific enhancements to SAP Business Suite and SAP R/3 Enterprise System.

SAP Labs are role models for globally distributed development organizations, contributing effectively to the goals of SAP's business units. Bridging the gap between local market demands and SAP's development organization, SAP Labs set standards for excellence in innovation, efficiency, and reliability. They are recognized centers of local talent and expertise, establishing a strong foundation for SAP development in the future.

To achieve their vision, SAP Labs will:

• Collaborate proactively with SAP's business units
• Work jointly with SAP's field organization on selected customer projects
• Network with local thought and innovation leaders in technology and business
• Leverage synergies between development themes at each location
• Develop, apply, and promote best-in-class internal processes and operations
• Tap into the local talent pool for software development and invest in their people

As innovation management is a strategic responsibility across the SAP development organizations, various approaches have been established. SAP Labs allow to establish R&D centers where innovative talents or innovative environments exist.

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