Wal-Mart selects SAP to grow global business

WALLDORF, Germany Wal-Mart has chosen to use SAP to enhance its financial information systems and support its global expansion efforts, SAP ERP Financials announced today.

According to SAP ERP, Wal-Mart will implement SAP globally in phases, with the first phase expected to be completed in calendar year 2010. This solution will replace some legacy systems while integrating with other internal Wal-Mart systems.

"Technology has played a central role in the growth and success of our business," said Rollin Ford, evp and cio, Wal-Mart. "We believe SAP's experience in helping global companies with their financial systems will bring more flexibility and scalability to our growing business."