SAP AG announced that the Egyptian government has selected SAP as its strategic IT provider for enterprise resource planning (ERP) software.

Central to the development of Egypt’s growing communication and information technology (CIT) sector, a comprehensive memorandum of understanding binds the two parties to a multi-million dollar five-year agreement beginning 2008, a four-year deal with Egyptian National Postal Organization (ENPO).

In addition, both parties intend to establish a partnership for a certified SAP customer support center in Egypt in an effort to boost job creation.