SAP NetWeaver is the open integration and application platform that integrates people, information, and processes. It powers not only SAP Business Suite and SAP xApps but also partner solutions and customer custom-built applications. SAP NetWeaver aligns IT with the business and lowers the total cost of ownership of your IT infrastructure.

With SAP NetWeaver, you benefit from support for the following technologies and strategies:

• Java – SAP NetWeaver provides complete support for Java technology.
• Web services – SAP NetWeaver extends the syntax and standards of Web services to enable enterprise services.
• Open standards – SAP NetWeaver provides an open integration and application platform that reflects SAP's commitment to industry standards and interoperability.
• Security – SAP offers security mechanisms to meet your needs for data integrity, protection, and confidentiality.
• Globalization – SAP NetWeaver supports business and legal requirements around the world.
• Microsoft .NET interoperability – SAP NetWeaver offers interoperability, openness, and extensibility for Microsoft .NET.
• IBM WebSphere interoperability – SAP NetWeaver offers interoperability, openness, and extensibility for IBM WebSphere.
• Accessibility – SAP works to make SAP NetWeaver and our solutions accessible to people with disabilities.