SAP NetWeaverA Working Definition

Introduction to SAP NetWeaver and ECC," NetWeaver is essentially an umbrella term, encompassing a number of SAP products and technologies that combine to create a platform for building, extending, and integrating enterprise applications. The secret behind NetWeaver's successand why it's something you need to pay attention tois its built-in interoperability. With hooks into SAP-, Microsoft-, and Java-based technologies, NetWeaver eases integration with other applications like nothing else. This pays off at a high level in the form of a number of strategic benefits, outlined next.