SAP acquired Crossgate, an EDI specialist provider, which analysts said strengthens SAP's reach in the industry and fulfills predictions of the companies combining. Industry experts congratulated the acquisition, noting it makes strategic sense and should make customers happy by expanding SAP's capabilities.

1. Feedback on SAP’s acquisition of Crossgate (11/2011)
Congratulations to both
companies. It makes sense. .. “This makes absolute sense
The industry has been to me.”
speculating about it for years.
Good luck – it is a good
move!” – Duncan Jones, Forrester
Massimo Pezzini, Gartner
“One of my predictions for
“Congratulations – it makes a SAP acquires EDI specialist
“Customers will be happy 2011 was validated
lot of sense.” – Crossgate-Business-to-
about this.” yesterday.”
Business Networking
Josh Greenbaum, Enterprise Provider will strengthen ERP
Maureen Fleming, IDC Adrian Gonzalez
Applications Consulting giant's reach –
Logistics Viewpoints
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