What if the store shelf were always empty when you went shopping for your favorite snacks? What if the ATM wouldn't dispense cash when you wanted to make a withdrawal? What if you new car broke down after two weeks?

What would life be like?

These scenarios are just a few, yet important, everyday conveniences most of us expect and take for granted. Fortunately there's an extraordinary software technology at play behind the scenes that helps make many of the things we take for granted in life, work. It's called Analytics software, or Business Analytics.

You might be surprised to know how organizations use SAS Analytics to change the way they work - and at the same time, improve how we live.

1. With SAS Analytics, you can tickle your nose with that familiar fizz from your soda pop.
   Answer: True. Your local beverage company may be using SAS Analytics to keep your drink fresh and tasty. Read the AmBev story.
   
   
2. With SAS Analytics, you can stay dry in a waterproof jacket.
   Answer: True. Manufacturers use SAS Analytics to ensure quality products; from razors, guitar strings to quality waterproof jackets. Read the W.L. Gore & Associates story.
   
   
3. With SAS Analytics, you can get into your car in record time.
   Answer: False. How fast you get into your car is entirely up to you but if you live in China, SAS Analytics may have helped to keep your automobile running smoothly by identifying potential problems before they occur. Read the Shanghai General Motors story.
   
   
4. With SAS Analytics, your children will get better results in school.
   Answer: True. SAS Analytics has enabled schools to track performance,spot student weaknesses and target areas for improvement. Read the Beech Grove City Schools story.
   
   
5. With SAS Analytics, you can rely on your favorite retailer to have what you want, when you want.
   Answer: True. Retailers use SAS Analytics to understand customer behavior and make timely, relevant offers that create satisfied, loyal customers. Read the Parkson story.
   
   
6. With SAS Analytics, you can be sure your doctor is operating on the right knee.
   Answer: True. With SAS Analytics, health patients have access to information that helps them improve their lifestyles; doctors can more accurately prescribe the right treatment for each individual patient. Read the Karolinska Institute story.
   
   
7. With SAS Analytics, you can use your hair dryer in Brazil.
   Answer: True. SAS Analytics help power companies ensure that you will always have a steady stream of electricity, be it to your office or home and at the right time. Read the Cemig story.
   
   
8. With SAS Analytics, you can get money from an ATM and it doesn't run out.
   Answer: True. Banks use SAS Analytics to develop an efficient system for stocking ATMs, so there will always be cash in the ATM when you need it. Read the Commerzbank story.
   
   
9. With SAS Analytics, you can get your dream home.
   Answer: False. SAS Analytics cannot directly help you get your dream home but through having banks practicing good risk management with SAS Analytics, thereby offering better loans, you may be well be on your way to land that dream home. Read the CIMB Bank and AFFINBANK story.
   
   
10. With SAS Analytics, you can get the latest newsfeeds.
    Answer: False. You probably cannot get the latest newsfeeds with the help of SAS Analytics but your local paper knows which stories and ads to include based on SAS analysis of readers demographics in your area. Read the New Herald Times story.