SAP has long been known as an enterprise resource planning (ERP) powerhouse – but it was estimated that approximately 80% of SAP’s ERP customers kept their data on Oracle Databases. In order to expand their reach beyond enterprise management software providers, SAP acquired Sybase Inc. in an attempt to break Oracle Database’s chokehold on their ERP offerings.

Review this IDC report to get an in-depth look at the SAP-Sybase merger and the benefits this collaboration has brought both organizations. Also, gain insight on SAP HANA and where SAP is taking the innovative platform and discover what the analysts predict the future holds for SAP technologies.