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Software AG is a global leader in Business Process Excellence. Their 40 years ofinnovation include the invention of the first high-performance transactional database, Adabas; the first business process analysis platform, ARIS; and the first B2B server and SOA-based integration platform, webMethods. They are unique in offering the world’s only end-to-end business process management (BPM) solutions, with a low Total-Cost-of-Ownership. Their brands, ARIS, webMethods, Adabas, Natural, andIDS Scheer Consulting, represent a unique portfolio for: process strategy, design, integration and control; SOA-based integration and data management; process-driven SAP implementation; and strategic process consulting and services. Software AG had revenues of 847 million euros (IFRS, unaudited) in 2009 and has more than 6,000 employees serving 10,000 enterprise and public institution customersacross 70 countries. Their comprehensive software and services solutions allow companies to continuously achieve their business results faster. The company is headquartered in Germany and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (TecDAX, ISIN DE 0003304002 / SOW).

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