SAP, the Germany‑based leader in enterprise software and business AI, announced that it will merge its North Texas operations into a new regional hub at the Spectrum Center, 5080 Spectrum Drive in Addison. Approximately 1,000 employees from SAP’s Plano office and SAP Concur’s Allen office will relocate to the site, which is expected to become operational in mid‑2027.
The new facility will house regional business operations, software development teams and a customer‑experience center where corporate clients can explore SAP technologies, including artificial intelligence applications.
According to the company, 99 of the 100 largest corporations worldwide use SAP software, positioning the Addison office to attract executives and technology leaders from major global firms.
“This new space in Addison is a meaningful moment for our team,” said Michael May, Managing Director for SAP’s U.S. South Market Unit, in a statement released to Business Insider.
Wayne Emerson, Addison’s director of economic development, noted that the move adds to a growing concentration of enterprise‑technology firms along the Lower Dallas North Tollway. He cited Google, ServiceNow, Hitachi Digital Services, Tanium and Topaz Labs as existing neighbors, with IBM and Amazon Web Services represented in the broader corridor. “SAP’s decision reflects what we’re seeing in Addison. We’re attracting more enterprise technology firms, and the Lower Tollway is emerging as a destination for major corporate operations,” Emerson said.
On Oct. 13, the Addison City Council approved an incentive agreement that includes a capital‑investment grant of up to $500,000 and additional performance‑based incentives. Mayor Bruce Arfsten praised the partnership, stating, “Addison may be a small town geographically, but we’ve built a business community that serves companies with a global reach… We’re proud that SAP has chosen to make this investment here.”
The Spectrum Center’s owner, Acram Group, has invested approximately $30 million in building improvements and tenant amenities, reflecting a broader trend of office reinvestment along the corridor.
Addison, a 4.4‑square‑mile urban hub, is home to more than 200 restaurants, 22 hotels, 12 million square feet of office space, over 2,000 businesses, 17,000 residents and a daytime population exceeding 100,000. The town’s central location, skilled workforce and amenities have made it a premier destination for technology firms.
What’s next: SAP plans to open the new Spectrum Center campus in mid‑2027, creating new employment opportunities and reinforcing Addison’s reputation as a leading tech‑business community in North Texas.
