SAP AG is engaged in selling licenses for software solutions and related support services. In addition, the Company offers consulting, training and other services for its software solutions. As of December 31, 2008, the Company had more than 82,000 customers in over 120 countries and employed more than 51,500 individuals at locations in more than 50 countries. As of December 31, 2008, SAP consisted of SAP AG and its network of 187 subsidiaries. It has three segments: product, consulting and training. It offers a portfolio of business software, technology, and related services and support to meet the long-term requirements and needs of its customers. SAP Business Suite applications provide end-to-end business process support, reporting, and analytics. Its core applications, industry applications and supplementary applications are powered by the SAP NetWeaver technology platform. SAP acquired Business Objects S.A in January 2008. In October 2009, it acquired 70.67 % stake in SAF AG.