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Software AG delivers on full-year 2023 guidance with strong A&N ARR growth and operating margin

Software AG today announced its preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023.

Software AG Agrees to Sale of StreamSets and webMethods to IBM for €2.13 billion

Software AG (FRA:SOW) announced it has entered into an agreement to sell webMethods and StreamSets – its Super iPaaS business – to IBM for a purchase price of €2.13 billion, subject to customary closing adjustments.

AWS Announces Software AG as AWS 2023 Independent Software Vendor Partner of the Year for Germany

Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, today announced Software AG as its 2023 Independent Software Vendor Partner of the Year for Germany. AWS Partner Award winners are recognized as leaders around the globe that are playing a key role helping customers drive innovation and build solutions on AWS.

Software AG: 16th Consecutive Year Named A Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Architecture Tools

Gartner, Inc., named Software AG a Leader in its 2023 “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools,” published on November 20, 2023*. This is the sixteenth consecutive year that Software AG has been placed in the Leaders quadrant.

Cumulocity IoT platform is now available as-a-service for international customers in China through Tencent Cloud

Software AG (Frankfurt TECDAX: SOW) has joined hands with Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of global technology and entertainment company Tencent, to help smart equipment manufacturers provide IoT services for their customers in China. Customers of Software AG’s application, Cumulocity IoT, can quickly and efficiently set up their smart device offerings, available as a SaaS offering, within Chinese borders. This means faster time to value and ROI for their customers.

Software AG Recognized as a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for API Management for the sixth consecutive year 

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for API Management* for the sixth consecutive time. Gartner analysts evaluated 19 API management solution vendors based upon their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.

Software AG continues robust performance trend with solid third quarter results; full-year guidance confirmed

Software AG today announced its financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2023.

Software AG redefines enterprise integration with ‘Super iPaaS’ to manage growing chaos of connectivity

Software AG is re-defining enterprise integration with the launch of the ‘Super iPaaS’ – a new category of integration platform necessary to meet the changing needs of large, modern businesses. The ‘Super iPaaS’ will help manage the chaos of connectivity caused by rapid digital expansion: a growing and formidable challenge for today’s businesses that current integration tools cannot tackle because they are too focused on only one or two relevant capabilities and cannot handle hybrid multi-cloud environments.

Silver Lake successfully completes voluntary public tender offer of Software AG

Silver Lake has successfully completed its voluntary public tender offer of Software AG. After the fulfilment of all closing conditions, Mosel Bidco SE, a holding company controlled by funds managed or advised by Silver Lake, announced today the settlement of the tender offer. Software AG shareholders will now receive the offer price of EUR 32.00 in return for each tendered share of Software AG.

Software AG and SAP Join Forces to Innovate on Asset Performance Management Solution with Cumulocity IoT Platform

Software AG today announced that SAP has agreed to integrate its market-leading Intelligent Asset Management Suite including Asset Performance Management (APM) with Software AG’s market-leading Industrial IoT Platform, Cumulocity IoT. Customers will benefit from tight product integration and closed-loop asset performance management.

Software AG Cited As a Leader in Integration Platforms as a Service by Independent Research Firm

Software AG today announced that it has been named a ‘Leader’ by Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, in The Forrester Wave™: Integration Platforms As A Service, Q3 2023 (published on August 8, 2023) for its webMethods.io iPaaS. Forrester invited a select group of 15 companies to participate in the evaluation, and the webMethods iPaaS emerged as a Leader, receiving the highest possible scores in detailed criteria such as: capabilities to ease integration development; innovation; roadmap, and adoption. webMethods.io iPaaS has the highest score in both the Current Offering and Strategy categories.

Software AG Cited As a Leader in Process Intelligence Software by Independent Research Firm

Software AG today announced that it has been named a ‘Leader’ by Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, in The Forrester Wave™: Process Intelligence Software, Q3 2023 (published on August 2, 2023) for its ARIS suite. Forrester invited a select group of companies to participate in the evaluation, and the ARIS suite emerged as one of the Leaders, receiving the highest possible scores in the User experience, Process standardization, Process simulation, and Process documentation criteria.

ESCRIBA expands partnership with Software AG - bringing additional innovation to the global market

ESCRIBA AG, an innovative provider of software and digitalization solutions, is further expanding its strategic partnership with Software AG, a leading provider of enterprise software for integration, IoT and business transformation. As an innovation partner, ESCRIBA has developed powerful business applications based on Software AG’s AgileApps thereby delivering additional value for customers through bolt-on modules.

Software AG’s second-quarter results underpinned by strong A&N business and continued Digital Business traction; confirms full-year guidance

Software AG today announced its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2023.

Silver Lake secures majority of shares in Software AG 

The planned deepened strategic partnership between Software AG and Silver Lake has reached an important milestone. Mosel Bidco SE, a holding company controlled by funds managed or advised by Silver Lake, announced today that the total number of Software AG shares for which its voluntary public tender offer has been accepted plus the total number of Software AG shares held by Silver Lake (including shares for which Silver Lake has entered into agreements to acquire such shares) amounts to 46,946,036 Software AG shares at the end of the acceptance period on June 28, 2023. This corresponds to approximately 63.44 percent of the share capital of Software AG.

Software AG and Konsentus sign global open banking partnership

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), has signed a commercial partnership with Konsentus to help banks securely participate in the open banking ecosystem.

Software AG supports acceptance of voluntary public tender offer by Silver Lake

Darmstadt, Germany – Pursuant to the German Securities Acquisition and Takeover Act (WpÜG), the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Software AG (the “Company”) today issued their Joint Reasoned Statement on the voluntary public tender offer by Mosel Bidco SE (previously: Blitz 22-449 SE), a holding company controlled by funds managed or advised by Silver Lake, for all outstanding shares of Software AG. To avoid any conflicts of interest, the two Silver Lake representatives of the Supervisory Board recused themselves and an independent Takeover Committee was established to resolve on the issuance of the reasoned statement on the offer on behalf of the Supervisory Board. After a careful analysis of the offer document published on 17 May 2023, both boards recommend that the shareholders of Software AG accept the offer (subject to the further details contained in the Joint Reasoned Statement).

Software AG Announces Cooperation with Generative AI Company Aleph Alpha, Offering Enhanced Integration Options for iPaaS Customers

Darmstadt and Heidelberg, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX®: SOW) today announced a cooperation with Aleph Alpha, a generative AI company focusing on developing and deploying transformative AI solutions in the field of natural language processing and multimodality with the focus on responsible and trustworthy integration with enterprise value chains.

ITOCHU Selects Software AG's ARIS for Process-Driven Digital Transformation to Accelerate Strategic Digitization for the Entire Company

Software AG today announced that Software AG Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Software AG, has been selected by ITOCHU Corporation, a general trading company headquartered in Tokyo, to use its ARIS business process management solution. This will enable Itochu to pursue process-driven digital transformation and accelerate the strategic digitalization for the entire company. With this implementation, the company completed 10-15% visualization of its highly strategic process architecture in just two months and plans to increase the number of business processes visualized by 50-60 processes per year.

Software AG confirms receipt of another non-binding expression of interest from Rocket Software, a US competitor controlled by Bain Capital 

Software AG (the "Company"; Frankfurt TecDAX®: ISIN DE000A2GS401) confirms that Rocket Software, a US competitor controlled by Bain Capital, has submitted a revised legally non-binding expression of interest to acquire up to 100 percent of the Company's shares at an indicative offer price of €34.00.

Software AG supports increased Silver Lake Offer 

Software AG (the "Company"; Frankfurt TecDAX®: ISIN DE000A2GS401) has today agreed with Blitz 22-449 SE (the "Investor"), a holding company controlled by funds managed or advised by Silver Lake Technology Management, L.L.C. ("Silver Lake") to amend the investment agreement concluded on April 21, 2023. In this amendment agreement, Silver Lake and the Company have agreed a higher offer price to Software AG’s shareholders of €32.00 per share.

Build ‘Digital Process Twins’ For Proactive Maintenance And Improving Overall Plant Performance with Software AG’s TrendMiner 2023.R1 Release

TrendMiner, a Software AG company, is introducing the “Digital Twin Manager” in its latest 2023.R1 release. With the Digital Twin Manager, industrial companies can create the foundation for making a digital process twin. TrendMiner allows engineers to analyze historical process and asset data as well as create (predictive) machine learning models. This offers deeper insight into operational performance, which enables operational experts to create better production dashboards and achieve predictive maintenance efforts on a higher level.

Software AG Named A Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Portfolio Management

Gartner, Inc., a company that delivers actionable, objective insights to executives and their teams named Software AG a Leader in its 2023 “Magic Quadrant for Strategic Portfolio Management,” published on April 25, 2023*. This is the third year this Magic Quadrant has been published and the second consecutive year that Software AG has been placed in the Leaders quadrant. Software AG is positioned highest in the Magic Quadrant for its Ability to Execute.

Software AG reports Digital Business ARR growth of 21 percent; confirms full-year guidance

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX®: SOW) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2023.

Software AG enters into Investment Agreement with Silver Lake to support long-term growth

Software AG (the “Company”; Frankfurt TecDAX®: ISIN DE000A2GS401) has today signed an investment agreement with Blitz 22-449 SE (the “Investor”), a holding company controlled by funds managed or advised by Silver Lake Technology Management, L.L.C. (“Silver Lake”), to deepen its existing strategic partnership with Silver Lake and support the long-term growth and strategic objectives of the Company. In this context, Blitz 22-449 SE has announced its intention to launch a voluntary public tender Offer (the “Offer”) at an Offer price of €30.00 per share in cash for all outstanding shares of Software AG (the “Offer Price”). The Software AG Foundation is fully supportive of the Offer and has signed a purchase agreement to sell 25.1 percent of all shares to Silver Lake.

Software AG Recognized as a Leader in 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Process Mining Tools 

Software AG (Frankfurt TECDAX: SOW) has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the new 2023 Magic Quadrant for Process Mining Tools*. Gartner analysts evaluated 15 vendors in this report based upon their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.

Software AG launches webMethods.io ChatGPT API Connector to leverage Generative AI in core business systems

Darmstadt, Germany – March 15, 2022: Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), has launched a new ChatGPT API Connector for its webMethods.io integration platform. This will allow companies to integrate OpenAI’s new generative AI tool into their business processes, to enhance a number of functions including customer services.

Software AG proposes dividend of €0.05

The Management Board of Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today decided to propose a dividend of €0.05 per share for fiscal year 2022 at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on May 17, 2023.

Software AG contract extension with SV Darmstadt 98: Change from main sponsor to premium partner

The close partnership between SV Darmstadt 98 and Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) will continue in the future, but in a different form: The club from Southern Hesse and the Darmstadt-based company have agreed an early contract extension through June 2028. After more than a decade as the main sponsor – and thus jersey sponsor – of the club, Software AG will be stepping down from this role by the 2024/25 season at the latest. The software solution provider will, however, continue to be a premium partner of SV 98. Should SV 98 find a suitable main sponsor for the coming season, the move to become a premium partner will be completed as early as this summer. The company will also continue to serve as a digital partner to the Lilies and support them with their digital transformation.

Software AG Announces Winners of the 2022 PartnerConnect Partner Awards

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the Global System Integrator (GSI) and Regional Premier Partner winners of its 2022 PartnerConnect Partner Awards. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding Software AG Partners that embody Software AG PartnerConnect values and excel in their ability to help customers succeed. The awards were announced during Software AG’s 2023 Americas Partner Forum.

Software AG delivers seventh consecutive quarter of Digital Business product revenue growth; reaches 2022 full-year guidance; shares strategic priorities and outlook for 2023

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022, and shared its strategic priorities and outlook for 2023.

84% of organizations prioritize commercial success over sustainability, finds new Software AG Research

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the results of a new global survey of over 2,000 senior IT decision-makers from the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany and France. It finds that the majority (84%) of organizations will prioritize commercial objectives over sustainability in the face of economic challenges. This is despite the fact that almost all (95%) leaders agree sustainability is either a top or high priority and a similar number (97%) agree that other firms’ sustainability credentials are either essential or important in their own buying decisions. The annual Reality Check reports seeks to investigate how technology initiatives can benefit both sustainability and commercial objectives.

Software AG updates webMethods to make APIs more accessible and quicker to deploy

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has launched new updates to its webMethods platform that will simplify the process by which developers can find, work on and deploy new APIs and integration tools or capabilities. The new unified API Marketplace will allow companies to set up communities where API and Application developers can work together effectively. The new Embed feature will enable SaaS companies to quickly add integration capabilities into their software.

Software AG Cited As a Leader in Enterprise Architecture Management by Independent Research Firm

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG today announced that it has been named a ‘Leader’ by Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q1 2023 (published on January 17, 2023) for its Alfabet solution.

The Power of Machine Learning in the Hands of Operational Experts with Software AG’s TrendMiner MLHub in the New 2022.R2 Release

TrendMiner, a Software AG company, introduces MLHub as part of its 2022.R2 release. The new module democratizes machine learning by fostering the creation, training, and deployment of ML models while bridging the gap between operations and analytics teams. The release also includes new context analytics and additional dashboarding features that provide a better view of operational performance.

Software AG: 15th Consecutive Year Named A Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Architecture Tools

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), announced today that Gartner, Inc has positioned Software AG as a Leader in its 2022 “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools,” published on December 12, 2022*. This is the fifteenth consecutive year that Gartner has named Software AG a Leader for its Ability to Execute and its Completeness of Vision.

Software AG Named a Leader in the 2022 Gartner®Magic Quadrant™  for Global Industrial IoT Platforms

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has announced that Gartner® has named the company a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IOT (IIOT)* and positioned furthest on the completeness of vision axis.

Software AG Recognized as a Leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Full Life Cycle API Management for the fifth consecutive year 

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2022 Magic Quadrant for API Management* for the fifth consecutive time. Gartner analysts evaluated 17 vendors based upon their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.

Change in the Management Board of Software AG

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) announced that Dr. Elke Frank, Chief Human Resources Officer and member of the Management Board, has decided to leave the company to pursue other opportunities, effective October 31st, 2022.

Software AG reports solid Digital Business performance and year-to-date margin expansion

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced financial results for the third quarter and first nine months of 2022.

Software AG announces Management Board update

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announces changes to its Management Board.

Software AG Named a Leader in API Management Solutions

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), has been named a ‘Leader’ in The Forrester Wave™: API Management Solutions, Q3 2022, Forrester Research Inc, August 22, 2022, for its webMethods API Management platform product. Software AG tied for the highest score in the strategy category.

Software AG reports second quarter and first half results

Darmstadt, Germany - Following its preliminary results announcement on July 15, 2022, Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2022.

MachNation Rates Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT a Leading Vendor in 2022 IoT Device Management Scorecard for the 6th Consecutive Year

New Member Appointed to Software AG‘s Scientific Advisory Board

Software AG continues robust revenue and profit performance; updates Digital Business bookings guidance

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced preliminary financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2022.

Software AG announces Management Board expansion for strategy acceleration phase with Joshua Husk appointed CRO and Dr. Benno Quade appointed COO

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announces Joshua Husk has been appointed CRO of Software AG and will become a member of the Group’s Management Board. The Company also announces the appointment of Dr. Benno Quade as group COO and Management Board member. The appointments will expand Software AG’s Management Board to six members and will be effective from August 1, 2022.

Software AG supports the Schwarz Group with webMethods in the cloud era

Darmstadt, Germany – In a rapidly changing world, companies rely on having the ability to connect systems and applications consistently and seamlessly. With webMethods, Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) gives businesses an open platform for building modern IT architectures and digital ecosystems. This ensures that the system landscape always keeps pace with ongoing development of the individual business model and paves the way for innovations.

Software AG presents ARIS for sustainability to measure and report on sustainability initiatives 

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG has today announced ARIS for sustainability, a new package that supports the planning, implementation and measurement of sustainability initiatives. This free package puts processes at the center of its customers’ sustainability strategies, helping to execute and making them verifiable and transparent.

Software AG extends partnership with Electric Racing Academy

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), has announced a new sponsorship agreement with the Electric Racing Academy (ERA). This agreement builds on an existing technology partnership and will see Software AG as exclusive title partner at the European race schedule in 2022.

Software AG’s TrendMiner launches the next generation production client for process manufacturing industries

Houston Texas, Hasselt Belgium, and Darmstadt Germany - TrendMiner, a Software AG company, has launched the next generation production client for industrial analytics. TrendMiner NextGen, the 2022.R1 release, provides a seamless user experience. It enables an extended pool of operational experts to make data-driven decisions and optimizes the performance of their operations to meet business, environmental, and safety ambitions.

Software AG delivers fourth consecutive quarter of Digital Business product revenue growth; accelerates profit in first quarter

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2022.

Software AG Named A Leader in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Strategic Portfolio Management

Darmstadt, Germany – April 21, 2022 - Gartner, Inc., a company that delivers actionable, objective insights to executives and their teams named Software AG a Leader in its 2022 “Magic Quadrant for Strategic Portfolio Management,” published on April 18, 2022*. This is the second year this Magic Quadrant has been published. Software AG is positioned highest in the Leader’s quadrant for its Ability to Execute.

Software AG finalizes acquisition of StreamSets to further accelerate rapid growth in hybrid integration 

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced that it has closed the acquisition of StreamSets, following regulatory approval. The original terms of the agreement remain unchanged. Software AG has now added a fast-growing SaaS and subscription business and enterprise-grade data integration platform.

Software AG enhances API security capabilities through new partnerships with Cequence Security, Salt Security, and Noname Security 

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has entered into new solution partnerships with Cequence Security, Salt Security, and Noname Security. These steps will enhance its API security offering and make it easier for businesses to discover and remediate all of their APIs, from modern to legacy. With these broadened security capabilities, Software AG customers can quickly and easily address their most pressing API security needs: from securing vulnerabilities to automating the detection of and response to API attacks.

Software AG signs UN Global Compact

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) will align its corporate transformation strategy, named Helix, closely with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in the future. A key step in this process is the company's entry into the UN Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest initiative for responsible and sustainable corporate governance. Software AG remains committed to supporting and complying with sustainable business practices, in line with the UNGC's ten principles.

Software AG maintains stable dividend of €0.76

Darmstadt, Germany - The Management Board and the Supervisory Board of Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today decided to propose a stable dividend of €0.76 for fiscal year 2021 at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on May 17, 2022. The Company thus continues its policy of consistent dividends, which reflects the long-term increase in value of the Group.

Volkswagen accelerates transformation with boost from Software AG

Darmstadt, Germany - Setting a course for the future: Volkswagen will now be relying even more on technology from Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) for internal transformation processes. The world’s second-largest automaker is switching to the latest generation of the ARIS business process management solution, with a subscription model.

Software AG acquires StreamSets to further accelerate rapid growth in hybrid integration

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced an agreement to acquire StreamSets, a leader in data integration for the modern data stack. With this acquisition, Software AG adds a sizeable and fast-growing SaaS and subscription business that is growing rapidly, with StreamSets’ revenue having grown at a four-year CAGR of more than 70 percent through 2021.

Software AG Capital Markets Day - Accelerating towards 2023 ambitions

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) is today hosting a Capital Markets Day event for financial analysts and investors.

Software AG Positioned as a Leader in Strategic Portfolio Management (SPM) by Independent Research Firm 

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG today announced that it has been named a ‘Leader’ by Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, in The Forrester Wave™: Strategic Portfolio Management Tools, Q1 2022 (published on Feb.15, 2022)1 for its Alfabet solution.

Tractor Supply Partners with Software AG Integration Solutions

Darmstadt, Germany – Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, has partnered with Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) to manage customer demand and improve shopping experience given the Company’s robust digital growth. Tractor Supply uses Software AG’s integration and APIs solution to enable its customers to connect experiences across store, mobile and click-and-collect channels. In addition, Software AG solutions boosts operational excellence by connecting the supply chain from supplier to customer.

Software AG reports Digital Business reacceleration and reconfirms 2023 ambitions

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announces unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2021 and issues guidance for the 2022 financial year.

78% of organizations have accrued more technical debt during the pandemic, says new Software AG Research

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the results of a new global survey, revealing that 78% of organizations have taken on greater levels of technical debt in the last year. The annual Situation Report surveyed over 700 IT decision makers from the U.S., U.K., Germany and France, and shows that global IT professionals feel that technical debt plays an important role in their digital transformation efforts. They also have a greater acceptance of it now, because of the pandemic.

GO, Malta's leading Telco operator, chooses Cumulocity IoT

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) and GO, Malta's leading telecommunications operator, announce that they have signed a partnership through which GO will provide its enterprise customers with value-added solutions and services.

Software AG Joins IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Center to Help Clients Accelerate Their Journey to Hybrid Cloud

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), today announced it has joined the IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Center, a digital front door comprised of tools, training and ecosystem partners to help IBM Z clients accelerate the modernization of their applications, data and processes in an open hybrid cloud architecture.

Software AG Helix Growth Strategy Gains Backing from Silver Lake with €344 million Strategic PIPE Investment

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with Silver Lake, the global leader in technology investing, anchored by a Silver Lake investment of €344 million in Software AG. Following three years of successful transformation and with the benefit of Silver Lake’s unique expertise, going forward, Software AG will look to accelerate growth, supported by its cloud-native product set, further strengthening and extending its position in North America, and executing a strategic program of value-creating M&A.

Software AG: 14th Consecutive Year Named A Leader in Gartner^® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Architecture Tools

Darmstadt, Germany – Gartner, Inc., a company that delivers actionable, objective insight to executives and their teams named Software AG a Leader in its 2021 “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools,” published on November 9, 2021*. This is the fourteenth consecutive year that Gartner named Software AG a Leader for its Ability to Execute and its Completeness of Vision.

Software AG Named a Leader in 2021 Magic Quadrant™ for Industrial IoT Platforms

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has announced that Gartner® has named the company a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Industrial IOT (IIOT)*. Software AG recognizes that the success of digital transformation required around Industrial IoT initiatives rely on people and culture more than anything else. At a time when manufacturers are looking for ways that their people can be more effective and their processes more efficient, having the right tools in place is crucial.

Software AG delivers consecutive quarters of Group and Digital Business revenue growth

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announces financial results for the third quarter of 2021.

Ad hoc Disclosure (Inside Information according to article 17 MAR) - Adjustment of Full Year Outlook 2021 on the basis of preliminary Q3 results 

On the basis of the preliminary results for the third quarter, the Management Board of Software AG (MDAX, ISIN DE000A2GS401 / SOW) has decided to adjust its full year outlook for 2021.

Software AG Recognized as a Leader in 2021 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Full Life Cycle API Management for the Fourth Consecutive Year 

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2021 Magic Quadrant for API Management for the fourth consecutive time. Gartner analysts evaluated seventeen vendors based upon their Ability to Execute and Completeness of Vision.

Software AG Cited as a Leader in Enterprise iPaaS

Darmstadt, Germany –Software AG today announced that Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, has named Software AG a ‘Leader’ in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise iPaaS, Q4 2021 (published on October 5, 2021) for its webMethods.io iPaaS product. This is Forrester’s first Wave focused on Enterprise iPaaS, and only 14 vendors were invited to participate.

Software AG to help automate key transformation initiatives with new ARIS release

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), has launched several new functions for ARIS, which will help companies to automate how they manage digital transformation at both strategic and operational levels. The latest Process Mining functionalities for ARIS will give customers a more in depth understanding of how processes are working and what causes them to slow down. At the same time, a number of automation tools that support cultural and language differences will help companies to design and rollout changes globally more quickly.

Software AG offers new ways to Automate the Connected Enterprise with webMethods

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced new ways for customers to automate their connected enterprises through its webMethods platform for APIs, integration and microservices. Through its new DataHub, Developer Portal and Managed File Transfer (MFT) tools, and hundreds of connectors and integration recipes companies can simplify and automate, key steps to becoming a connected enterprise.

Software AG named a Leader in new Industrial IoT market report

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has been named a leader in The Forrester Wave™: Industrial Internet-Of-Things Software Platforms, Q3 2021. Noting that Cumulocity IoT™ supports customers with a range of connectivity options, the report also states that “Software AG also supports an extensive array of industrial IoT protocols relative to other firms we evaluated, complemented by a fully functional Cumulocity IoT edge solution supporting thick and thin environments.”

Software AG helps automate OEE calculation with new app for Cumulocity IoT

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), has today launched an app to automate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) calculation for its Cumulocity IoT platform. The new app will enable manufacturers of any size to collect and process key data as it’s created and quickly understand production effectiveness. By monitoring production line availability, performance and quality, organizations can be more responsive to inefficiencies in their operations, enabling them to avert problems and capitalize on opportunities to be more effective.

Woolworths continues data-driven transformation with extended Software AG iPaaS deal

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), has extended a multi-year partnership with leading Australian supermarket chain, Woolworths, to help enhance its data-driven transformation. Woolworths will continue to use the webMethods integration platform from Software AG, which has helped it implement innovative initiatives including scan-and-go, digital electronic receipts and real-time stock-on-hand visibility.

Software AG delivers double-digit revenue growth in its Digital Business

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW), today announces financial results for the second quarter of 2021.

Software AG announces new Management Team

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) is to create a new Management Team structure. This new team will be the four Management Board members, plus two internal appointments to complete the structure: Scott Little will become Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Dr. Benno Quade will become Chief Customer Success Officer (CCO), effective August 1, 2021.

Ad hoc Disclosure (Inside Information according to article 17 MAR): Software AG publishes better-than-expected development of the Adabas & Natural segment for the second quarter of 2021; full year guidance for 2021 reconfirmed

The Management Board of Software AG (MDAX, ISIN DE000A2GS401 / SOW) pre-announces the financial development of the segment Adabas & Natural (A&N) for the second quarter of 2021 in an ad-hoc release.

GeicoTaikisha chooses ADAMOS and Software AG to digitize automotive painting process

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) is to provide Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) solutions to GeicoTaikisha, the surface treatment and painting equipment supplier to automotive manufacturers worldwide. This will help it digitalize the entire painting process for its customers’ vehicle production plants.

Software AG extends contract of Chief Product Officer Dr. Stefan Sigg through March 2027

Darmstadt, Germany - The Supervisory Board of Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) has approved the appointment of Dr. Stefan Sigg as a member of the Management Board for another five years. His membership on the board would have ended next year after a five-year term. Dr. Sigg has now been officially reappointed Chief Product Officer and has a contract through March 31, 2027. Sigg was appointed to the Management Board of the Software AG Group on April 1, 2017 and has been responsible for the company's product portfolio since that time.

Digital transformation: Daimler opts for Software AG IT management solution

Organizations combining API management with microservices will have competitive advantage, say 93% of global IT leaders

Reston, VA – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced new research revealing that 97% of IT leaders believe it would be beneficial to combine the utilization of APIs, microservices and integration, while only 1% say that they do so already. Conducted by Vanson Bourne, the survey of 950 global IT leaders examined the state of APIs, microservices and integration, uncovering trends in adoption, challenges and opportunities for further improvement in helping organizations become truly connected enterprises.

Software AG’s TrendMiner 2021.R2 release puts Machine Learning and AI in the hands of operational experts

Houston Texas, Hasselt Belgium and Darmstadt Germany – Software AG’s TrendMiner has announced the release of TrendMiner 2021.R2. This new release extends the reach of previously released notebook integration, allowing analytics expert-users to make their data model outputs available to the rest of the organization, giving operational experts better insights. The new multi-variate Anomaly Detection Model allows optimal process conditions to be trained on historical data and the model will be able to detect anomalies on new incoming data. TrendMiner 2021.R2 also now allows self-service integration via webMethods.io. This enables contextual process information from other business applications to be taken into account and workflows in external systems to be triggered through the new Anomaly Detection Model.

On the insect trail : WAINS GmbH uses Cumulocity IoT to hunt for pests

Darmstadt, Germany – They travel by air, land and sea, in containers or hidden in raw materials, contaminating food and other goods. Once they arrive at their destination, insects can cause a great deal of damage. Insect pests currently destroy between five and 20 percent of the global harvest—and the trend is rising. Likewise, industrial companies are always facing the risk of insect and rodent infestations that can quickly lead to production losses, which in turn can lead to substantial costs.

Software AG names Nicolas Betbeder-Matibet senior vice president of sales for Software AG Asia Pacific and Japan region

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announced the appointment of Nicolas Betbeder-Matibet as Senior Vice President of the Asia Pacific and Japan region.

Software AG's ARIS to integrate with SAP Enable Now

Darmstadt, Germany — Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX® SOW) today announced that its ARIS solution integrates with SAP® Enable Now, to help businesses make their processes more efficient and easier to implement. ARIS is a leading process management and optimization tool. SAP Enable Now helps organizations adapt processes digitally and share knowledge internally through documentation and training support. The integration of ARIS with SAP Enable Now will help organizations identify where they need to make changes and then implement improvements quickly and easily.

Software AG reports strong Digital Business growth as subscription shift accelerates

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW), today announces financial results for the first quarter of 2021.

Software AG announces Global System Integrator winners of the 2020 PartnerConnect Partner Awards

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the Global System Integrator (GSI) winners of its 2020 PartnerConnect Partner Awards. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding Software AG partners that embody Software AG PartnerConnect values and excel in their ability to help customers succeed.

Software AG and Matillion partner to enable faster, better business decisions

Reston, VA – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has entered into a solution partnership with Matillion, further supporting widespread cloud adoption and making it easier for businesses to digitally transform. With these broadened data integration capabilities, Software AG and Matillion customers can bring data from different sources together, creating a single source of truth from which to extract valuable business insights.

Software AG launches Adabas Auditing for z/OS to manage growing data security demands

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today launched Adabas Auditing for z/OS, a new product for its Adabas database on IBM Z that will help companies collect, archive and monitor all data interactions. The new product goes beyond traditional monitoring capabilities - which typically focus only on data changes - to include any data access, including identifying what data was read by whom and when. It was developed in collaboration with Beta Systems.

Software AG delivers new innovation with webMethods to help businesses achieve digital transformation faster

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced new innovations of its webMethods platform for APIs, Integration and Microservices. With this release, companies can simplify and accelerate their digital transformation initiatives while also speeding their adoption of cloud.

Software AG Recognized on 2021 CRN® Internet of Things 50 List

Reston, VA, U.S. – Software AG announced today it has been acknowledged by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company, on its 2021 Internet of Things (IoT) 50 list in the 10 Coolest IoT Industrial category.

Software AG appoints new Chief Marketing Officer

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW), a leader in IoT, integration, API Management and Business Transformation software, today announced the appointment of Dawn Colossi as Chief Marketing Officer. With over 25 years of digital marketing experience, Dawn brings a wealth of experience in driving award-winning digital marketing programs for high-growth companies.

Software AG Announces Winners of the 2020 PartnerConnect Partner Awards

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the winners of its 2020 PartnerConnect Partner Awards. The annual awards program recognizes outstanding Software AG partners that embody Software AG PartnerConnect values and excel in their ability to help customers succeed.

Software AG’s PartnerConnect Honored With 5-Star Rating in the 2021 CRN® Partner Program Guide

TrendMiner Delivers Prediction and Product Quality to Digital Supply Chain Management

Software AG to pay stable dividend

Darmstadt, Germany – The Management Board and the Supervisory Board of Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today decided to propose a stable dividend of €0.76 to the Annual Shareholders' Meeting. This means that the dividend will remain at the record level achieved last year. Subject to shareholders’ approval, this will increase the dividend ratio based on averaged free cash flow and Group net income to 61.3 percent (2019: 37.4 percent). This increase in dividend ratio is influenced by the technical effect of the Group’s current shift towards recurring revenues from subscription and Software as a Service, an effect considered by management to be temporary and which does not diminish the fundamental robustness and value orientation of the Company.

Software AG Cited As a Leader in Enterprise Architecture Management by Independent Research Firm

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG today announced that Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, has named Software AG a ‘Leader’ in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q1 2021 (published on March 4th, 2021)* for its Alfabet solution.

Software AG Launches PartnerConnect, New Global Partner Program

Reston, VA– Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), a leader in IoT integration and business transformation software, has launched its new global partner program, PartnerConnect.

Software AG Capital Markets Day Transformation on track to deliver 2023 ambitions

Darmstadt, Germany– Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) hosted a Capital Markets Day event on February 23rd for financial analysts and investors.

Professor Dr. Albrecht Schmidt is joining Software AG’s Scientific Advisory Board

Darmstadt, Germany - Today Software AG introduces the newest member of its Scientific Advisory board. Dr. Albrecht Schmidt is a distinguished professor of computer science at Ludwig Maximilian University in Munich and has held the chair for Human-Centered Ubiquitous Media since 2017. He was selected in 2020 to become a member of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina. Dr. Schmidt is replacing Prof. Dr. Friedemann Mattern on the Scientific Advisory Board, who is stepping down after completing his three-year term.

Software AG and Automation Anywhere collaborate to advance automation processes

Software AG’s TrendMiner 2021.R1 release puts data science in the hands of operational experts

Houston, Texas, U.S., Hasselt, Belgium and Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG’s TrendMiner has announced the release of TrendMiner 2021.R1. This latest release brings a completely new functionality of notebook integration, which helps users access both data dashboards and code-based data analysis. Also in 2021.R1 are extended capabilities to support multiple asset frameworks and many new user-driven features to help end users improve operational performance and overall profitability.

Digital transformation investment will continue in 2021, new Software AG report shows

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the results from its ‘Situation Report’ global survey of IT Leaders and their digital transformation investment strategies. The global COVID pandemic served as a dramatic backdrop for a year of innovation and digitalization in businesses around the globe. 97 percent of IT directors surveyed said that their company went through digital transformation efforts in 2020, the same number expect that investment to continue in 2021.

Ad hoc Disclosure (Inside Information according to article 17 MAR) - Software AG issues its guidance for fiscal 2021

With double-digit bookings growth and progress in the Group’s subscription shift ahead of expectations, 2020 investments were driving strong business momentum and sustained growth. Therefore Software AG will pull-forward planned investment into 2021 to underpin the accelerated transformation. The early introduction of these investments, particularly in go-to-market, customer success, operational technology and people & culture, is a key driver of the Group’s confidence to deliver sustainable profitable growth towards and beyond the mid-term.

Software AG bookings growth beats guidance; driven by accelerating subscription shift

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) today announces financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2020 and issues guidance for the 2021 financial year.

Software AG announces change in the Executive Board

Software AG today announced that John Schweitzer, Chief Revenue Officer and member of the Executive Board, will leave the company to pursue new challenges. John Schweitzer was appointed to Software AG's Executive Board in November 2018 and later assumed the role of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, he was responsible for Global Sales and Professional Services. Sanjay Brahmawar, CEO of Software AG, thanks the previous CRO for his tireless efforts in steering the company towards successful growth. Scott Little, who heads the Americas region, will be taking responsibility for Global Sales in addition to America Sales. Brahmawar will temporarily assume the Board level responsibility.

Software AG: 13th Consecutive Year Named A Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools

Darmstadt, Germany – Gartner, Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, named Software AG a Leader in its 2020 “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools,” published on December 14, 2020*. This is the thirteenth consecutive year that Gartner named Software AG a Leader for its ability to execute and its completeness of vision.

Software AG Secures Syndicated Credit Facility for €300 Million

Darmstadt, Germany - Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX®: SOW) increases its financial flexibility through a syndicated credit line totaling €300 million. The additional back-up line provides the company with a solid source of cash reserves for its transformation process and planned growth in the years to come.

Software AG and RE’FLEKT announce strategic partnership

Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX®: SOW) and Re’flekt, a provider of augmented reality solutions (AR), have agreed to a strategic partnership. The goal is to combine the interactive AR visualizations from RE’FLEKT with real-time machine data from the Cumulocity IoT platform. The partnership will enable companies to profit from radically improved first-time fix rates with their machinery as well as significantly extended maintenance cycles.

Software AG increases 2020 bookings guidance following a strong third consecutive quarter of transformation success

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announces its final financial results for the third quarter of 2020 and increases its guidance for the full year. These results confirm the view presented in its preliminary release of October 21, 2020, showing the Group delivered on its transformation for a third consecutive quarter. Software AG’s Digital Business (Digital Business Platform, DBP, incl. Cloud & IoT) continued its strong trend, with bookings growth of 17 percent at the upper end of the preliminary range indicated in October. Within that, the DBP Cloud & IoT business line continued to accelerate, showing bookings growth comfortable ahead of the predicted range at 73 percent. The Group’s Adabas & Natural (A&N) business line saw a bookings decline of 26 percent, also slightly ahead of the preliminary range. While the Group’s transformation forges ahead, its reported revenue continues to show the temporary impact of the rapid shift towards subscription and Software as a Service (SaaS). A prudent balance of cost and investment enabled the Group to deliver third-quarter non-IFRS EBITA of €33 million with a non-IFRS EBITA margin of 18 percent. With clearer visibility into its full year outturn, the Group updates its 2020 guidance with increases for the Digital and A&N business lines.

PTA-Adhoc: Software AG: Software AG increases guidance for financial year 2020

Software AG increases guidance for financial year 2020

Maccabi Healthcare Services launches new patient services with the help of Software AG

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has helped Maccabi Healthcare Services, one of the largest healthcare providers in Israel, deliver new services to patients during the Covid-19 pandemic. Maccabi has led the way in making appointments virtual, implementing ‘Home Hospitalisation’ and coordinating testing efforts – made possible by an integrated IT infrastructure that’s powered by webMethods from Software AG.

Software AG provides third quarter update demonstrating strong bookings growth and continued transformation progress

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announces a preliminary view of its third quarter 2020 financial figures and updates on the recent malware attack on its systems. Therefore, results presented in this announcement represent a first consolidation based on the currently available data, with full results to follow in due course.

Software AG Ad-hoc: Evidence of data downloads due to malware attack obtained

Public disclosure of inside information according to article 17 MAR

Software AG Ad-hoc: Disruption of services due to malware attack

Public disclosure of inside information according to article 17 MAR

Software AG Named a Leader in the Latest Gartner Magic Quadrant for Full Lifecycle API Management

Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) today announced that the company was named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Full Lifecycle API Management. This is the third year in a row Software AG has been named a Leader.

Software AG and du partner to accelerate IoT implementations in UAE

In line with UAEs vision to fast track digital transformation, Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), signed a partnership to provide a subscription-based licensing model for IoT services to its business customers.

Software AG launches Process Mining ‘as-a-Service’

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has launched ARIS Process Mining SaaS, a new cloud platform for its popular process mining tool. This will help businesses understand and fix process bottlenecks and inefficiencies in order to make their organization work more efficiently. ARIS Process Mining is easily accessed through the cloud and easy to use for those with no technical background. Anyone with basic office skills can begin to understand the reality of their department’s process execution in under an hour.

New independent analyst report shows increased importance of API and microservices strategies

Software AG is named a Leader in the report, with the highest score in the “current offering” category. The company has been ranked as a leader for its webMethods API Management platform.

Software AG and Cotham Technologies partner to boost mobile app development for IoT

Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) and Cotham Technologies have partnered to make native mobile app development for the Internet of Things (IoT) quicker and more cost-effective for any business. Customers of this partnership will cut mobile app development time by up to 90% and costs by up to 70%, thanks to a unique no-code platform approach. The speed and agility that businesses can gain in launching new services will help them win on the battleground of customer experience.

Software AG announces Q2 and H1 2020 financial results; delivers strong second quarter and accelerated transformation progress

Darmstadt, Germany, July 22, 2020 – Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announces preliminary financial figures (IFRS) for the second quarter and first half of fiscal 2020. Despite COVID-19, Software AG delivered robust performance with growth in all its leading business indicators. The Group performed well across all geographies including North America, with all business lines demonstrating excellent sales execution. Transformation momentum is building, with product innovation, cultural evolution, and subscription progress driving the business towards sustainable, profitable growth. On a divisional basis, strong sales execution in the reported quarter saw Digital Business Platform (DBP, excl. Cloud & IoT) grow bookings 31 percent year-on-year, while DBP (Cloud & IoT) achieved bookings growth of 39 percent driven by strong cloud demand. Adabas & Natural (A&N) saw additional momentum from 2 large deals brought forward from H2 and resulting in quarterly bookings growth of 31 percent. As expected, stated product revenue showed slight declines reflecting the planned shift towards subscription and Software as a Service (SaaS), where a larger part of revenue is recurring and recognized over time rather than up front. This shift to subscription and SaaS contracts was accelerating in the quarter when their share of Software AG’s bookings reached 88 percent in the digital segment (DBP incl. Cloud & IoT). A balance of prudent cost control and targeted investment in areas of organic growth enabled the Group to hold its operating profit (EBITA non-IFRS) at €41.4 million, ahead of analyst consensus (€39.8 million).

Smart Social Distancing Solution from Software AG helps employees return to work safely

Darmstadt, Germany – July 22, 2020: Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) has launched a Smart Social Distancing solution to help companies around the world ensure their employees return safely to work. Organizations can use the solution to help employees keep to the recommended safe distance, record incidents where that distance is breached, and show authorities auditable proof of compliance.

Software AG and ifm electronic Partner to Deliver Convenient Cloud Connectivity for IoT Devices

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) and the ifm group, a market-leading industrial automation provider, have announced a partnership that will focus on cloud-based visualization and analysis of sensor data from industrial systems and machinery.

Software AG’s TrendMiner 2020.R2 will help achieve a new normal in self-service industrial analytics

Darmstadt, Germany – Software AG’s TrendMiner has announced the release of TrendMiner 2020.R2. This latest release sets new standards in usability of self-service industrial analytics for operational experts. 2020.R2 makes it easier than ever to make data-driven decisions for production process performance optimization. TrendMiner has overhauled its user interface to help operational experts solve production issues easier and faster with big time-series data analysis. Previously only available in English, this release will now also support German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Mandarin and Simplified Chinese languages.

Software AG and Tech Mahindra Partner to Deliver IoT and Analytics Innovation for Telco Customers

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced a partnership with Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions.

Software AG and Microsoft bring webMethods.io Integration Platform-as-a-Service to Azure

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) and Microsoft today announced that the webMethods.io Integration Platform-as-a-Service (iPaaS) is now available for Microsoft Azure. This will allow enterprises to quickly and easily connect their critical applications, services and data in the Microsoft Azure cloud environment.

Software AG announces Q1 2020 financial results, delivering a solid performance against a globally uncertain backdrop

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announces financial figures (IFRS) for the first quarter 2020. The business delivered robust performance in the first quarter of its second transformation year, reporting strong bookings growth against a background of significant global challenge. Software AG’s IoT and A&N business performed well ahead of expectations, with competitive new business wins driving strong performance, while DBP (excl. Cloud & IoT) saw some deals slip from the first quarter into the second quarter. The Group also saw a strong development in subscription and SaaS-based bookings portion, which rose to 69 percent from 53 percent last year in its DBP (incl. Cloud & IoT) business. The Group has taken active steps to support its customers’ operations during the COVID-19 outbreak, particularly with respect to business continuity, remote monitoring and analytics, and supporting customers’ ability to get back to full pace in due course. Toward the end of the quarter Software AG did see a low single-digit percentage negative impact from Professional Services projects cancelled or postponed as a result of COVID-19. The Group expects to deliver a solid performance in the first half of 2020. However, with limited visibility into the second half of the year, the Group has revised its financial guidance for the two DBP revenue lines. The Group’s guidance for A&N and its non-IFRS EBITA margin remains unchanged..

Software AG Announces webMethods AppMesh

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today unveiled webMethods AppMesh, a configurable control plane for microservices, APIs and service mesh. Built as an extension of Software AG’s industry-leading webMethods API Management Platform, webMethods AppMesh adds application context to service mesh, which provides better agility, management and governance of microservices as business apps.

A Message from Software AG CEO Sanjay Brahmawar

We are living in unprecedented times. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has upended societies across the globe and unsettled economies. At times like these, it’s inspiring to see how people are banding together to tackle this crisis and limit its impact on people and business. I’m especially proud to be part of the global tech community and heartened by the many ways in which peers throughout the industry are stepping in and stepping up. This is “business-as-unusual”.

Software AG Partners with Swift Labs

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced Swift Labs, a Canadian-based wireless and IoT product design partner, has joined its PowerUp Partner Program. Through the strategic partnership, customers will gain access to Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform and Swift Labs’ cellular hardware platform powered by “Design Blocks”, to help simplify and rapidly deploy IoT initiatives with the support of real-time, user-friendly operational dashboards and analytics.

Software AG Supervisory Board Announces Candidates for Election at Next Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

The Supervisory Board of Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced four nominations for election. Karl-Heinz Streibich has been nominated as new Supervisory Board member and candidate for Chairman to succeed Dr. Andreas Bereczky after 12 years of service. Ursula Soritsch-Renier and Ralf Dieter have both been recommended as new Supervisory Board members to replace Alf Henryk Wulf and Eun-Kyung Park, who will not stand for re-election. Supervisory Board member Markus Ziener will stand for re-election. Shareholders of Software AG will vote on the recommended nominees at this years' Annual General Meeting on 20 May 2020.

Software AG launches ARIS Basic: Intuitive & focused Process Modelling

On January 29, 2020 Software AG launched ARIS Basic, an easy-to-use cloud solution for intuitive and focused business modeling, communication and improved efficiency. ARIS Basic brings the market-leading Business Process Analysis solution to the masses. The “easiest ARIS ever” is the straightforward way for entry level customers to establish a common business language, or create a proper process documentation, instead of using auxiliary Microsoft™ Office tools.

Ad hoc Disclosure (Inside Information according to article 17 MAR) Software AG to accelerate business transformation with increased strategic investments in FY 2020.

The Management Board of Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) pre-announces its financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for the fourth quarter and 2019 fiscal year, and its outlook for 2020. Software AG delivered a revenue largely in line with expectations against the backdrop of significant and far-reaching transformation of the business. On a divisional basis, A&N delivered revenue was up 3 percent year-on-year. DBP (excl. Cloud & IoT) delivered results in the middle of the guidance range, with strong action around sales and go-to-market bringing improved quality and predictability to the North America region in particular. Cloud & IoT growth at 38% was below expectation, although a significant 5-year subscription contract with a global industrial company expected in Q4 2019 has since been signed.

Software AG announces FY 19 financial results: delivering solid performance in a year of significant transformation

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announces financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for the fourth quarter and 2019 fiscal year, and its outlook for 2020. Software AG delivered a solid full year performance, with revenue in line with expectations against the backdrop of significant and far-reaching transformation of the business. On a divisional basis, A&N delivered a strong performance with revenue up 3 percent year-on-year. DBP excl. Cloud and IoT delivered results in the middle of the guidance range, with strong action around sales and go-to-market bringing improved quality and predictability to the North America region in particular. Cloud & IoT growth was below the guidance range, although a significant 5-year subscription contract with a global industrial company expected in Q4 2019 has since been signed. Today Software AG also announces additional investment in 2020 to drive momentum in its Helix program, and accompanying 2020 guidance metrics.

Software AG to Appoint Matthias Heiden as New Chief Financial Officer

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the appointment of Dr. Matthias Heiden as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Dr. Heiden will be taking over from Arnd Zinnhardt, who will step down after 18 years in the role. Dr. Heiden will join Software AG and assume the role of CFO and Member of the Executive Board officially after a transition period is completed.

Software AG Cumulocity IoT Named Best Enterprise IoT Platform of the Year in the 2020 IoT Breakthrough Awards

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced that its Cumulocity IoT platform has been named “Overall Enterprise IoT Platform of the Year” by IoT Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global Internet of Things (IoT) market today. This year’s program attracted more than 3,700 nominations from companies all over the world.

EU funded research project delivers real-time, data-intensive applications for cloud, edge and fog computing environments

The PrEstoCloud platform offers Big Data service providers the ability to optimize resource utilization for their client applications and provide an improved client-oriented Quality of Service. PrEstoCloud combines real-time Big Data, mobile processing and Cloud computing research in a unique way and provides an innovative solution for the complex problem of cloud-based, self-adaptive, real-time Big Data processing.

Software AG Named a Leader for 9th Consecutive Year in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated IT Portfolio Analysis Applications

Software AG announced that Gartner, Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, named it a Leader in its ‘Magic Quadrant for Integrated IT Portfolio Analysis Applications’ report (published on Nov. 13, 2019) for its IIPA product, Alfabet, for the ninth year in a row.*

Software AG Cited as a Leader in Strategic Portfolio Management by Independent Research Firm

Software AG Joins the Open Data Initiative

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced that Software AG will participate in the Open Data Initiative (ODI) as a member of the Partner Advisory Council (PAC). Originally announced by Microsoft, Adobe and SAP last year, the ODI aims to help companies transform their customer experiences through real-time insights delivered from the cloud. Software AG joins a growing roster of enterprise software companies contributing to the initiative.

Software AG: 12th Consecutive Year Named A Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools

Gartner, Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, named Software AG a Leader in its 2019 “Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Architecture Tools,” published on October 22, 2019*. This is the twelfth consecutive year that Gartner named Software AG a Leader after assessing the company’s Alfabet Enterprise Architecture Management (EAM) product.

New Software AG and Adobe Offering to Deliver Improved Customer Experience, Bolstering Sales and Marketing Campaigns

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today launched a certified connector for Adobe’s Marketo Engage platform. This connector integrates a user’s SAP Service Cloud solution or SAP Sales Cloud solution implementation with Marketo Engage, establishing a direct connection between customer data and Adobe’s customer experience management (CXM) tools.

Software AG announces Q3 financial results: delivers strong quarterly revenue and profit; confirms existing Group guidance ranges for FY 2019

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announces its financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for third quarter 2019. Software AG delivered a strong Group-level performance in both revenue and profit. The operational performance is consistent and confirms the financial guidance for the full year 2019. A&N continued to deliver strong results ahead of expectations, with revenues up 15 percent year-on-year. DBP (excl. Cloud & IoT) delivered a recovery from the first half, with measures taken in North America to de-risk pipelines, improve sales structures and embed new leadership having a positive impact. Cloud & IoT had a slower performance in the period, as sizeable second half 2019 pipeline opportunities are expected to be signed in Q4, although momentum in new logo acquisition continued to build. Reflecting the ambition to increase the proportion of predictable and higher quality license revenues, SaaS or subscription commitments as a proportion of DBP (incl. Cloud & IoT) bookings more than doubled year-on-year to 63 percent.

Software AG Named Again a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced that Gartner, Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, has again named Software AG a Leader in the 2019 Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management report for its webMethods.io suite.* This is the second year that Software AG has been named a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Full Life Cycle API Management report, improving its position on the completeness of vision axis compared to the previous year.

The A-Z of Digital Disruption: Software AG to Announce Latest Product Releases at Live Virtual Conference

New Product Innovations to be unveiled on October 8, 9, and 10th

Software AG Improves Partner Management and Operational Efficiency With Launch of Cloud-Based webMethods.io B2B

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today unveiled webMethods.io B2B, the latest addition to the company’s industry-leading B2B Integration portfolio. webMethods.io B2B enables users to swiftly on-board partners and exchange documents using traditional EDI or newer API-based standards. Users can now ensure the timely and accurate transaction of daily, crucial business documents while streamlining their supply chain, accelerating order-to-cash and increasing customer satisfaction.

Software AG Cited as a Leader in Streaming Analytics by Independent Research Firm

Software AG today announced that Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, has named Software AG a ‘Leader’ in The Forrester Wave™: Streaming Analytics, Q3 2019 report for its Apama solution.

Infineon’s new fully automated chip factory in Villach invests in sustainable growth with Software AG technology

Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that focuses on energy efficiency, mobility and security. To ensure its sustainable growth over the long term, the company has invested in a new, fully automated chip production facility in Villach, Austria, which will have around 60,000 m² of floor space when completed. This will also create around 400 new jobs for highly skilled workers. Construction began in the first half of 2019 and is well under way. Infineon is using the automation and digitalization concepts from its Dresden location in the new Villach facility, choosing Software AG’s Adabas & Natural technology.

Major Industrial and Automotive Manufacturers Are Far Behind the Industrial IoT Innovation Curve, Harming Productivity, Revenues

New Survey from Software AG Reveals that Manufacturers Are Not Scaling IIoT Across the Enterprise Due to Failure to Invest in Predictive Analytics and Innovative Integration Strategies.

Software AG’s TrendMiner Latest Releases Enables an Analytics-Driven “Production Cockpit” for Process Manufacturing Companies

The Production Cockpit puts engineers, operators and management in full control of the Digital Factory anywhere on the globe

Software AG to Become Member of Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Linking OT and IT

ARIS Cloud now available on AWS Marketplace

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced that ARIS Cloud is now available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Marketplace for customers to purchase as a direct Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution. ARIS Cloud is a comprehensive SaaS offering for business process management and supports digital transformation. Customers can use it to run fast and easy business process analyses in one of the leading cloud environments to manage their business and IT transformation projects. Starting today, the ARIS Cloud Advanced edition can be provisioned on AWS Marketplace, a digital software catalog that makes it easy for AWS customers to quickly find, test, buy and deploy cloud-based software to run their businesses.

Software AG Received Highest Use Case Scores by Gartner in the Critical Capabilities for Industrial IoT Platforms Report

Software AG today announced that Gartner, Inc., in its new Critical Capabilities for Industrial IoT Platforms report1, has given Software AG the highest score in every use case in the report - Monitoring Use Case, Predictive Analytics for Equipment Use Case, and Connected Industrial Assets Use Case for its Cumulocity IoT platform.

Software AG Partners with Microsoft to Accelerate, Simplify Cloud Migrations

New Solution Delivers a Connected Ecosystem in Microsoft Azure for Faster, Safer, More Manageable Migrations While Ensuring Business Continuity

Software AG announces Q2 financial results with group revenue and profit in line with market expectations; reduces DBP guidance for 2019

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today pre-announced its financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for Q2 2019 per ad hoc release. In the first full quarter since the announcement of the Helix transformation strategy, the business delivered strong Group-level performance, with overall revenue and profit in line with expectations for the second Quarter. The Group made strong progress in its strategic Helix pillars of Focus, Execution and Team during the period, allocating R&D resources to the areas of greatest opportunity, transitioning the business towards subscription sales, growing the Groups partner ecosystem and delivering strong new logo success. These activities led to strong growth in important strategic area of Cloud and IoT, up 144% at constant currency year-on-year, while the Group’s Adabas and Natural (A&N) segment continued its strong performance trend from Q1. Performance in the Digital Business Platform (DBP) excluding IoT was not as strong as expected as a result of the ongoing reorganization of the Group’s North American business which is taking longer than first thought to implement. This has impacted performance however positive steps taken during the first half to address historic underinvestment, resolve disruption to customer relationships, manage attrition and refocus our approach on long-term customer relationships are now taking hold. With IoT and A&N performing as expected, the slower than anticipated DBP progress in H1 has led the Group to revise its full year DBP guidance, with the expectation that it will now deliver year-on-year revenue growth of between -6% to 0% within DBP in FY 2019. All other guidance ranges remain unchanged.

Ad hoc Disclosure (Inside Information according to article 17 MAR): Software AG publishes preliminary Q2 2019 financial results and adjusts 2019 outlook for Digital Business Platform business line

Today, the Management Board of Software AG (MDAX, ISIN DE000A2GS401 / SOW) pre-announced its financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for the second quarter of 2019. According to an initial consolidation of the results, the company showed group revenue and profit by and large in line with analyst consensus. However the revenue mix of the business lines varied: within the digital business Software AG's Cloud & IoT revenue increase of 143.6% in Q2 was ahead of expectations (consensus +95%) whereas the revenues from integration software (DBP excluding Cloud and IoT) were lower than expected (EUR 97.5 million vs. consensus EUR 104.3 million; previous year EUR 101.8 million). Ongoing reorganisation of the sales force in North America led to DBP license revenues of EUR 28.3 million (consensus EUR 35.1 million; previous year EUR 35.7 million). On the other hand the traditional business with Adabas & Natural products delivered again stable results proving the sustainable strength of the business line. Including professional services of EUR 46.7 million (consensus EUR 46.2 million; previous year EUR 46 million), the company's total revenue in the second quarter increased by 2.1% reaching EUR 210 million (consensus EUR 211.8 million; previous year EUR 205.7 million).

IoT Partners: Deutsche Telekom and Software AG to create global Cloud of Things platform

Deutsche Telekom and Software AG have announced a strategic partnership to deliver IoT services on a global scale. Deutsche Telekom and its enterprise customer unit T-Systems will expand their Cloud of Things offering, using Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform.

Software AG Named a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Industrial IoT Platforms

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), the market leading software provider for business transformation, today announced that Gartner, Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, named it a Visionary in the “Magic Quadrant for Industrial IoT Platforms”* report for its Cumulocity IoT Platform.

Software AG unveils webMethods Service Designer, a lightweight integration and development tool

Software AG Appoints Dr. Elke Frank as Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Executive Board

Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) today announced that its Supervisory Board has appointed Dr. Elke Frank as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and a Member of the Executive Board effective August 1st, 2019. Elke will be responsible for all aspects of HR including talent management, people development and cultural transformation as part of the company’s bold new strategy.

Software AG: Touching the Lives of Millions for Half a Century

It was 49 years and 364 days ago, on May 30, 1969. Six young men – all employees at the consulting firm AIV (Institut für Angewandte Informationsverarbeitung) – established Software AG in Darmstadt as a start-up. Today, Software AG is one of the leading software companies of the world, helping to run the world with precision for 50 years, in robust health and actively promoting independence and interoperability – with software from any vendor, anywhere, anytime.

Adobe and Software AG Partner to Advance Customer Experience Management

Adobe Experience Platform and Marketo Engage Combined with Software AG’s technology Helps Companies Stitch Customer Data From Across Systems

Software AG announces webMethods.io, a Multi-Function iPaaS Platform

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today unveiled webMethods.io, a multi-function iPaaS which combines the low-code usability of Built.io with the high control of complex integrations and APIs in webMethods Integration Cloud. With an industry-leading set of 300+ supported connectors, webMethods.io integrates apps, data, APIs, B2B, and IoT devices.

Software AG named a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced its position as a Visionary in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platforms as a Service (Enterprise iPaaS)*. We believe this recognition solidifies Software AG’s ability in all aspects of integration services delivery and demonstrates its aggressive pursuit to lead the innovation of the Enterprise iPaaS space. Software AG has quickly infused the capabilities of recently acquired Built.io into the new webMethods Enterprise iPaaS offering, providing quick enablement of enterprise integration workflows as well as fast and easy connectivity to mobile apps, cloud services, social networking, devices and "things."

MachNation Rates Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT a Leading Vendor in 2019 IoT Application Enablement Scorecard for the 5th Consecutive Year

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced its Cumulocity IoT platform is rated a leading vendor amongst 20 IoT vendors in MachNation’s 2019 IoT Application Enablement Scorecard (January 2019). Cumulocity IoT has received this rating for the fifth year in a row. Among the 20 vendors rated, Software AG received the highest total score across a set of requirements spanning four distinct categories (develop, deploy, operate, and extend).

Software AG launches Alfabet FastLane for quick and easy IT portfolio management in the cloud

Today Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW), the market-leading software provider for business transformation, announced the release of Alfabet FastLane, a new Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that offers organizations the means to quickly and easily set up an IT portfolio management (ITPM) practice for governance and optimization of their IT landscape. Alfabet FastLane comes with pre-configured portfolio analyses, pre-built reports and dashboard views that provide commonly needed answers on portfolio issues, step-by-step guidance for data entry and user assistance to aid in task completion. Built on best practices gleaned from years of experience as the market leader in ITPM, Alfabet FastLane provides CIOs, IT directors and other senior IT staff a pragmatic, proven tool that can be used to improve business and IT agility, create operational efficiencies, and manage IT costs.

Ad hoc Disclosure (Inside Information according to article 17 MAR): Software AG publishes preliminary Q1 2019 financial results and raises 2019 Outlook for Adabas & Natural business line

Today, the Management Board of Software AG (MDAX, ISIN DE000A2GS401 / SOW) pre-announced its financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for the first quarter of 2019. According to an initial consolidation of the results, the company showed higher than expected license revenue in the A&N business line driven by the capacity extensions of major deals. Due to a few deal slippages from Q1 to Q2, the revenue of DBP excluding Cloud & IoT increased only by 1% compared to the previous year’s level. Software AG’s Cloud & IoT revenue increase of 49% in Q1 does not yet fully reflect the company’s dynamic growth expectation for the full year (75% to 125%).

Software AG announces Q1 results with group revenue and profit in line with market expectations and raises 2019 outlook for Adabas & Natural business line

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today pre-announced its financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for Q1 2019 per ad hoc release. In the first quarter since the announcement of the Helix transformation strategy, the business delivered strong Group-level performance, slightly ahead of expectations for Revenue and comfortably ahead of expectations for EBIT. Software AG’s revenue mix continues to reflect trends seen in Q4 2018, with a higher proportion of revenue than expected in the Adabas & Natural (A&N) segment. The Group’s Digital Business Platform (DBP, excluding Cloud & IoT) and Cloud & IoT segments performed less well than expected, as certain deals slipped beyond the end of the quarter and due to a reorganization of the salesforce in North America. The benefit of these actions is expected to show in the remainder of 2019 and beyond. During Q1, Adabas & Natural (A&N) outperformed market expectations, growing 22 percent to €54.7 million. DBP (excluding Cloud & IoT) delivered revenue of €90.5 million, while IoT and Cloud delivered revenue of €9.5 million. The outperformance of A&N has led the Group to modify its 2019 guidance for that segment, with the expectation that it will now deliver -3 to +3 percent revenue growth at constant currency (previously -5 to 0 percent).

Software AG Announces Major Advance in Self-Service Analytics for IoT

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the availability of Apama Analytics Builder to radically reduce the time it takes to design, develop, and deploy analytics for Internet of Things applications. Analytics Builder gives engineers and other domain experts working on the IoT Edge a web-based capabilitiy to develop analytic applications on streamed data, test them with simulated or live data, and deploy them immediately with a single click for the real-time processing of machine data and events.

Zero Defects Manufacturing Platform (ZDMP)

Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) today announced the Zero Defects Manufacturing Platform (ZDMP), which was launched in January 2019 for 48 months with an investment of 19M€ provided by 30 sponsoring companies and the European Commission. Its mission is to develop and establish a digital platform and related apps for achieving excellence in manufacturing through zero defect processes and products. Software AG will contribute its webMethods Hybrid Integration Platform and Cumulocity IoT to support ZDMP with data acquisition, integration, interoperability and IIoT capabilities. In addition, Software AG is leading the Ambassador Program for the ZDMP project.

Coca-Cola European Partners chooses Software AG as strategic partner to support its Digital Strategy

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), the world’s largest independent Coca-Cola bottler, has chosen Software AG’s hybrid integration platform as a key enabler for implementing its technology and business transformation programme. CCEP was looking for a single integration platform to meet current and future requirements in alignment with its API-LED architecture and Cloud first strategy.

Software AG Cited As a Leader in Enterprise Architecture Management by Independent Research Firm

Software AG today announced that Forrester Research Inc., a leading industry analyst firm, has named Software AG a ‘Leader’ in The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Architecture Management Suites, Q1 2019 (published on March 05, 2019)* for its Alfabet solution.

Software AG and Telstra Partner to Develop Water Management Solution for Australian Utilities

Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) and Telstra, Australia’s largest telecommunications company today announced a partnership to create a solution for digital automated water management.

Publication of insider information in accordance with Article 17 of Regulation (EU) No 596/2014: Software AG adopts new strategic direction / Outlook 2019 / Medium term financial ambitions

The Management Board of Software AG (MDAX, ISIN DE000A2GS401 / SOW) adopted the following resolutions:

Software AG announces product revenue and earnings increase in FY 2018

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the fourth quarter and 2018 fiscal year, the outlook for 2019, and details of its new profitable growth strategy. Demand for the company’s solutions is especially high in the rapidly growing, global Internet of Things (IoT) market. The company’s new Cloud & IoT business continued its dynamic growth in FY 2018 with €30.3 million in total revenue, an increase of 106 percent. Fueled by high demand for independent, open and cloud-based platforms, annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the Cloud & IoT business increased by 118 percent. Moreover, total revenue from Software AG’s Digital Business Platform (incl. Cloud & IoT) rose by 5 percent to total €464.7 million. The Adabas & Natural (A&N) database business also continued on a positive course with total revenue in this business line rising 2 percent to €218.3 million in FY 2018. In addition to total product revenue growth of 4 percent, Software AG also increased its profitability. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) improved by 4 percent to 231.6 million. Operating earnings (EBITA, non-IFRS) in FY 2018 reached €272.9 million, resulting in an operating margin (EBITA, non-IFRS) of 31.5 percent. At €165.2 million income after taxes also increased by 17 percent year-on-year.

Software AG Appoints New Chief Technology Officer and Chief Marketing Officer

Software AG (Frankfurt, MDAX: SOW) today announced that Dr. Wolfram Jost, who engineered Software AG’s digital transformation technology as the company’s Chief Technology Officer, will leave Software AG to pursue new opportunities.

Software AG Ranked as a Leader in New Strategic iPaaS And Hybrid Integration Platforms Report

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced that it was named a Leader by Forrester Research, Inc., a leading independent research firm, in its report, “The Forrester Wave™: Strategic iPaas and Hybrid Integration Platforms, Q1 2019.”* In the report, Software AG received the top score in the Current Offering category and the highest score possible in the Market Presence category, among the vendors evaluated. Forrester cites Software AG’s webMethods Hybrid Integration Platform product, included in the broader Digital Business Platform, which comprises “…data, application, B2B, and IoT integration capabilities in one coherent and well-integrated platform while remaining modular.”

Nordex Group Adopts Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT to Manage Clean-Energy Wind Farms

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today announced the selection of its Cumulocity IoT by The Nordex Group, a global manufacturer of innovative onshore wind turbines. The Nordex Group manages clean-energy wind farms based on sensor data. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, the company plans to connect and monitor its 6,800 existing wind turbines, using Cumulocity IoT as a platform for digitizing their wind farms.

SAP and Software AG launch joint platform for Smart Cities

SAP and Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) announced today that they will be cooperating on the development of an open Smart City platform. The platform will enable cities, communities and administrative districts to implement their own Smart City and Smart Country projects on an independent basis and to offer their citizens new intelligent services. SAP and Software AG made the announcement at the Smart Country Convention, which is taking place from November 20 to 22 in Berlin.

Pepperl+Fuchs, Software AG and Dell to Show Joint IoT Showcase at SPS IPC Drives 2018

Pepperl+Fuchs, Software AG and Dell are presenting a joint showcase at this year's SPS IPC Drives, Europe's leading exhibition for electric automation, in Nuremberg. From November 27 to 29, the showcase, titled "Smart Industrial IoT," will demonstrate the seamless integration of automation technology and IT systems within an Industry 4.0 production environment.

Software AG Launches webMethods B2B Cloud, a New Partner Integration-as-a-Service

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced the immediate availability of webMethods B2B Cloud, a new Partner Integration-as-a-Service (PIaaS). webMethods B2B Cloud provides enterprises with the integration, mediation, orchestration, automation, and optimization of key business transactions with external partners.

Software AG Extends webMethods Integration Cloud to Enable Cloud Deployment of On-Premise Integrations

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today unveiled its newest release of its integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) webMethods Integration Cloud, which now enables customers to deploy integrations designed on-premises directly in webMethods Integration Cloud.

John Schweitzer appointed to executive board of Software AG

Today, the Supervisory Board of Software AG appointed John Schweitzer (50) as the new Chief Customer Officer and Member of the Executive Board of the company as of November 1st, 2018.

Software AG Significantly Increases Revenue and Earnings in Q3

Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) today released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the third quarter of 2018. A growing number of large corporations worldwide chose Software AG's leading technology to implement their digitalization strategies. Demand for the Germany based company’s solutions is especially high in the rapidly growing, global Internet of Things (IoT) market. The company’s new Cloud & IoT business continued its dynamic growth in the third quarter with €9.1 million in total revenue, an increase of 144 percent. Fueled by high demand for independent, open and cloud-based platforms, annual recurring revenue (ARR) in the Cloud & IoT business increased by 111 percent. Furthermore, license revenue from Software AG’s Digital Business Platform (excl. Cloud & IoT) rose by 15 percent to total €37.1 million. The Adabas & Natural (A&N) database business also continued on a positive course. Thanks to above-average license growth at 48 percent, total revenue in this business line rose 11 percent to €52.3 million (2017: 48.9 million) in the quarter under review. In addition to revenue growth in all product business lines, Software AG also increased its profitability. Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) improved to €54.5 million (2017: €50.4 million). Operating earnings (EBITA, non-IFRS) increased to €63.8 million (2017: €63.6 million). This resulted in an operating margin (EBITA, non-IFRS) of 30.5 percent (2017: 32.2 percent). At €38.1 million (2017: €33.8 million) income after taxes also increased by 13 percent year-on-year.

Eurotech and Software AG Forge Partnership to Broaden IoT Market Reach and Offer IT and OT Solutions

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) and Eurotech (ETH:MI) , a long-time leading provider of industrial embedded hardware such as gateways, servers, control systems and boards, today announced a new collaboration in which Eurotech’s latest release of Everyware Software Framework (ESF) added out-of-the-box connectivity with Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT.

Software AG and Dell Technologies Extend Partnership: Joint plug-and-play Solution Offers Scalable, Powerful Quick Start to IoT Projects

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) has announced an extended partnership with Dell Technologies in which the company will bundle Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT Edge with a selection of Dell’s servers. This will provide a joint plug-and-play solution for rapid deployment and simple configuration for instant IoT. Cumulocity IoT Edge, powered by Dell Technologies, is a high-performance industry-proof bundle, combining hardware, software and services for the IoT which enables customers to connect, power up and start their IoT project immediately. Customers can connect any number of different end devices and sensors in just a few minutes. With features like integrated streaming analytics, preconfigured smart rules and field bus connectivity, it helps to create complex IoT solutions quickly and smoothly.

New Independent Study Reveals Current State of Internet of Things (IoT) Deployment and Future Expansion Across Global Fortune 2000 Enterprises

A new independent survey from VansonBourne sponsored by Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) found that one in four Global Fortune 2000 enterprises rank Internet of Things (IoT) deployment as the most important initiative in their organization yet 90% experience barriers to effective implementation and expansion due to lack of IoT expertise and skills in-house. The survey queried 800 senior IT and business decision makers at organizations with a global annual revenue of $500M and higher across 13 different countries in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. The respondents came from organizations that were deploying IoT platforms and the respondents themselves had some level of involvement and responsibility for selecting and maintaining those solutions. Full survey results can be found here.

Software AG Launches new Open Source Library for Standards-based AI, Machine Learning and Predictive Analytics

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced the availability of Nyoka, an open source library that enables data scientists to transform Artificial Intelligence (AI), Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning models into the Predictive Model Markup Language (PMML) industry standard. Nyoka is a Python library that provides comprehensive support for the latest PMML standard as well as extensions for data preprocessing, script execution and deep neural networks. Nyoka underscores Software AG’s commitment to open industry standards and complements its Zementis predictive analytics for enterprise-grade, operational deployment of AI.

Cloud-based PrEstoCloud pilot manages huge data streams from video surveillance systems

PrEstoCloud is a research project funded by the European Commission with the goal of developing a dynamic and distributed software architecture platform that manages cloud and fog resources proactively, while utilizing edge resources for efficient real-time big data processing. Three pilot projects in different domains will demonstrate the power of PrEstoCloud’s new approach: wide-area video and audio surveillance, logistics, and mobile journalism. Based on an innovative architecture, the smart video and audio surveillance system combines extreme edge, fog and cloud computing. The surveillance pilot is now ready for demonstration.

Software AG Launches “Return to Work” Campaign for Women In India

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced a new recruitment programme that encourages women computer scientists and software engineers back to the workforce after taking a career break.

Software AG's Product and License revenue increase in second quarter

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the second quarter of 2018. A growing number of large global companies are leveraging Software AG’s leading technologies to digitalize key business processes. The company has reported a 17 percent increase in license and a 7 percent growth in product revenue in the second quarter. License revenue for the Digital Business Platform business improved by 11 percent and product revenue by 6 percent. Software AG’s new Cloud & IoT business maintained its momentum with 56 percent revenue growth. Propelled by high market demand for independent and open, cloud hosted platforms, software-as-a-service revenue jumped 103 percent. As a result, annual recurring revenue in the Cloud & IoT business doubled. This figure is a key measure of sustainable success in this segment. This development enables Software AG to raise revenue predictability. The Adabas & Natural (A&N) database business also continued the positive trajectory of the last four quarters. Thanks to above-average license growth of 38 percent, product revenue rose 7 percent. In addition to the increase in Group product revenue, Software AG also further increased its profitability. Operating earnings (EBITA, non-IFRS) went up to €61.5 million (2017: €61.3 million); the operating margin (EBITA, non-IFRS) rose to 29.9 percent (2017: 29.5 percent).

Software AG acquires TrendMiner to expand IoT portfolio through time-series data used in AI algorithms

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced its acquisition of TrendMiner NV. Founded in 2008 and based in Hasselt, Belgium. TrendMiner specializes in visual data analytics for the manufacturing and process industry and will complement Software AG’s Cumulocity Internet of Things (IoT) and Industry 4.0 product portfolio. It enables manufacturing companies and the process industries to quickly and easily recognize patterns and trends in their process data, identify production irregularities, and adapt necessary process adjustments early - without the need for support from IT specialists or data scientists. TrendMiner’s plug-and-play software adds value immediately after deployment.

Software AG and Bilfinger SE Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Fast, Low-Risk & Cost Effective IoT to the Process Industry

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced a strategic partnership with leading international industrial service provider Bilfinger SE to significantly reduce the risk, time to value and cost of Internet of Things adoption for companies in the process industry. The new venture Bilfinger Digital Next, a center of competence for digitalization, will integrate Bilfinger’s Connected Asset Performance (BCAP) solution with Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform.

POST Luxembourg Chooses Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT for Ambitious Rollout of Internet of Things Services

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced the selection of Cumulocity IoT by POST Luxembourg to fulfill its plans to offer a comprehensive range of smart IoT services in Luxembourg.

Software AG and CirrusLabs Announce Partnership to Deliver Powerful New IoT Solutions and Services with Cumulocity IoT Platform

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced that CirrusLabs has become an authorized Software AG PowerUp partner helping to expand the company's presence in North America with a focus on enabling enterprises to quickly become proficient with its Cumulocity IoT platform. Software AG's PowerUp partner program includes consulting companies, systems integrators, Cloud services, and solution providers.

Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT Makes People, Pets & Property Tracking Easy for Trackerando

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced the selection of its Cumulocity IoT by Trakerando, a forward-thinking GPS tracking solution provider, for use in its enhanced tracking services.

Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT Platform Powers STW’s Remote Monitoring of Transport for London Buses

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) ) today announced how STW (Sensor-Technik Wiedemann) is implementing a solution, powered by Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform, for remote condition monitoring of exhaust gas treatment systems retrofitted to London buses as part of the Greater London Authority’s plans to create an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). HJS Emission Technology is the company that will provide the high-efficiency emissions systems to the Transport for London (TfL) buses, coupled with its UK partner, Emission Engineering Ltd (EEL).

Software AG and Telefónica complete a collaboration agreement to offer the best IoT solutions

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced a collaborative partnership with Telefónica to deliver a powerful solution for digital transformation and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions in the B2B market in Spain.

GFT and Software AG launch a strategic IoT partnership

In the manufacturing sector, the combination of the physical and digital worlds generates enormous volumes of data. IoT platforms enable data from different sources to be analyzed in real time allowing necessary actions to be triggered in a purposeful manner. It is essential, however, that the data is linked and placed into context. With Cumulocity IoT, Software AG provides a market-leading IoT platform with comprehensive development options, allowing for the development of customer-specific IoT applications. As a strategic technology partner, GFT Technologies SE (GFT) has already successfully implemented various digital platform solutions for leading international banks and has initial experience of their application in industrial companies. With an eye on future projects, the team at GFT has recently completed in-depth Cumulocity training.

Software AG raises 2018 outlook for IoT & Cloud

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today pre-announced its financial figures (IFRS, preliminary) for the first quarter of 2018. Only one quarter after the Company’s official announcement to show its IoT & Cloud revenue separately, Software AG witnessed strong growth in this new business area. The IoT & Cloud business increased by 125 percent to €6.4 million in Q1. The cloud order entry improved even stronger with an increase of 195 percent, driven by high market demand and accelerating customer adoption of independent and open IoT & Cloud platforms. Increasingly, major global corporations are building their IoT & Cloud strategy on Software AG’s leading technology. Based on this positive market development, the Company is confident of seeing further acceleration in its IoT & Cloud business. Consequently, Software AG’s Management Board has decided to increase its 2018 outlook for the IoT & Cloud business from 70 to 100 percent growth (EUR 25-30 million) to 100 to 135 percent growth (EUR 30-35 million). Additionally, the Company confirmed its 2018 revenue outlook for its Digital Business Platform (excluding IoT & Cloud revenue) and Adabas & Natural. Also confirmed is the 2018 operating margin (non-IFRS) and EPS margin (non-IFRS) outlook.

Ooredoo Selects Software AG’s Cumulocity Platform to Power Internet of Things Offerings in Qatar

Ooredoo announced today it will further enable Internet of Things (IoT) business innovations in Qatar, with its new partnership on Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT platform.

Software AG names Sanjay Brahmawar as new Chief Executive Officer

The Supervisory Board of Software AG has today appointed Sanjay Brahmawar (47) as the new Chief Executive Officer of Software AG for five years as of August 1, 2018. Brahmawar succeeds Karl-Heinz Streibich (65), who will step down after more than 14 years at the top at Software AG as he has reached the recommended age limit.

Software AG closes fiscal 2017 with record-breaking quarter

Software AG today released its financial results (IFRS, preliminary) for the fourth quarter and 2017 fiscal year. The company reported the most successful quarter in its history for its growth engine Digital Business Platform. Both license and maintenance revenues reached all-time quarterly highs. New strategic IoT partnerships formed in 2017 with global corporations laid the foundation for scalable and dynamic growth. Accordingly, Software AG will report its IoT / Cloud revenues separately starting in 2018. License revenue in the Adabas & Natural database business also demonstrated above average growth in the fourth quarter. Along with a total revenue increase, Software AG was also able to increase profitability. The company’s operating profit margin (EBITA, non-IFRS) set a new record in Q4, climbing 250 basis points to hit 36.7 percent. These results confirm Software AG’s growing relevance in the global IT market and underline the company’s increasing momentum in strategic IoT and Industry 4.0 projects, which lay the foundation for further profitable growth.

Software AG recognizes Digital Transformation Leaders with 2018 PowerUp Partner Awards

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced the recipients of its 2018 PowerUp Partner Awards. Presented at the Software AG Sales Kick-off (SKO) in Madrid, Spain, the awards are in recognition of the partners who used Software AG products and solutions in the most innovative way. The focus in 2018 was on simplifying and accelerating our customers’ digital transformation journey, enabling them to better interact with their customers, introduce new digital business models and turn market potential in to business results. This year, Software AG is honored to acknowledge the success of Capgemini, Dell EMC, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), PT Mitra Integrasi Informatika (MII) and Technology Strategies Middle East (TSME) delivering innovative digital solutions.

Abu Dhabi Completes Successful Smart City Project Using Software AG’s Cumulocity IoT

Software AG (Frankfurt TecDAX: SOW) today announced the successful completion of a wide-ranging Smart City project with its partner, Technology Strategies Middle East (TSME), in which Cumulocity IoT is used as the foundation IoT platform of choice in the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi.