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To: saju chacko who wrote (3366)	12/9/1998 5:41:00 PM
From: Nandu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 12475

SAP is a German company. The "language" you are thinking about is probably SAP R/3 software which is not a language per se, but rather an enterprise application framework. I am not sure exactly what it does, but my understanding is that there is lot of demand for people who can customize it, integrate it with existing applications etc... and it pays very well. So SAP R/3 training will indeed be very useful in the job market.

To: saju chacko who wrote (3366)	12/9/1998 7:37:00 PM
From: Mohan Marette	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 12475

SAP or not to SAP,is that the question? SAP is famous for their ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software and like Nandu said R/3 their main product I think.It is (I believe) a Planning and Scheduling software solution for the businesses which helps corporate productivity and therefore hopefully increase earnings.I am not into software and not qualified to give you career guidance but I would think it would be similar to learning Oracle. Anyway there are a few software engineers here perhaps they can help. Here are couple of sites one dedicated to the ERP industry and the other SAP home page,hope it will give you some ideas as to what is going on in this segment. erpsupersite.com SAP wwwext03.sap.com

To: saju chacko who wrote (3366)	12/10/1998 1:47:00 AM
From: ratan lal	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 12475

Hi Saju Mohan and Nandu covered the basics of SAP. Hre is teh rest. SAP is a complicated and large software ERP package. Most all large corps like FEDEX, AMEX, GM, FORD, TATA, Siemens etc. around the world are using SAP or similar software. The problem most of them come across is PROPER installation and implementation after they spend millions for SAP. That is where all the CONSULTANTS come in. Typically they will contract the work out to one of the big 6 accounting firsm like Price-Waterhouse, DeLoitte Touche etc. These firms hire the consultants and take on complete project responsibility. The cost of getteing trained in SAP is quite high. SAP has 2 training centers in San Francisco and Boston with a cost of about $12000 for training on one module. Once you have trainign you can get a JOB with someone as a junior. When you have 1 successful installation under your belt, you can go out and become a consultant demanding $100 per hour. After 3 successful installations you can ask for $250 per hour. Each installation will range from 6 to 9 months depending on complexity. You dont need any programming experience. Accountants, business management graduates are well suited for this type of work. If you have the time and money to get trained, then this will be good training to have. Depending on your education and experience you may also try ot get a job wher they offer you training. Other softwrae packages are PEOPLESOFT, BAAN, ORCLE. IF you have any further specific questions, feel free to write.