SAP NetWeaver is feature packed technology platform serving as the core to run business applications such as SAP Business Suite or SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions. It serves as a foundation and integration platform for SAP solutions and also server as a common technology platform for SAP solutions.
To quickly list the capabilities of SAP NetWeaver, they are User Productivity, Business Intelligence, Business Process Composition, Enterprise Information Management, SOA Middleware, Custom Development, Security and Identity Management and Application LifeCycle Management.
Moreover, SAP NetWeaver helps integrate and connect people, information and business process across technologies and companies.
From development point of view, SAP NetWeaver provides the platform for custom development as well as to extend and enhance existing applications.