SAP Ariba Turns 20: A Look at Today and Tomorrow

SAP acquired procurement software vendor Ariba in 2011, but the company's history dates back two decades. This week, SAP Ariba executives briefed analysts in Boston, giving an overview of recent roadmap milestones as well as a look ahead at what's yet to come. Growth markers: There are now 2.4 million suppliers on Ariba's business network, with more than $1 trillion in commerce transactions each year. In addition, Ariba has a presence in 190 countries. Yet Ariba has set some lofty goals for additional growth.