What Kind of Partner Do You Need? Finding the right technology partner is crucial to the success of your initiatives. Before you choose a partner, consider how you might answer the following questions:

There are more than 1,500 SAP partners around the world. Find one near you.

• Do you need help solving one or more business problems?
• Do you require applications? Hardware?
• Would you like expert guidance in choosing the right SAP software?
• Could business consulting help you reach your goals?
• Is your business data spread across different systems?
• Is your business growing so fast that you're having trouble meeting customer demand?

There are several types of partner organizations. When you're searching for the one that's right for your business, keep these categories in mind:

• Value-added reseller (VAR) – VARs sell, implement, and support a variety of SAP software solutions, including qualified SAP Business All-in-One partner solutions. They are often locally or regionally based and focus on one or several industries.
• Independent software vendor (ISV) – ISVs develop a specific add-on or application that enhances the functionality of an existing SAP product. They also create new software applications on SAP technology platforms such as the SAP NetWeaver platform.
• System integrator – SIs specialize in integrating different systems into one comprehensive solution. They also provide business consulting.

There are more than 1,500 SAP partners around the world, and it's easy to find one near you.