Illinois-based software company CDW provides information technology services to private corporations , government agencies , education , and healthcare institutions , according to Forbes . The company reported a net revenue of $ 13.98bn in 2017 , representing a sales growth of just under $ 1bn year-to-year . In addition to steady

revenue growth over the eight-year period , CDW continues a return to profitability after consecutive negative profits in 2012 , 2013 , and 2014 . With 8,516 registered employees , CDW is the smallest job creator on the top 10 list .

German software company SAP reported a net revenue of $ 24.41bn in 2017 , making it the largest software company in Europe . This represents a $ 1.1bn increase in revenue year over year , bringing sales to a 10-year high point . The company provides enterprise application software and software-related services worldwide , according to Forbes . Last month , SAP announced a $ 2.4bn acquisition of US software sales firm Callidus to boost revenues from its cloud platform . CEO Bill McDermott said it would streamline its overall business this year to bolster margins , Reuters reports .

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