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SAS® Alliance Program Categories

The SAS Alliance has developed comprehensive, worldwide programs to support its members. Each program combines technical, training, sales, marketing and account management support. Eligibility for certain programs is based on the member's level of commitment to the partnership. For further information about the program benefits and responsibilities, please refer to the SAS Alliance Program Guide.

Technology Program

Technology program members drive targeted lead-generation programs to support our joint revenue initiatives and offer a variety of services to joint and potential customers. These services include: system sizing, configuration options, benchmarking, system optimization and performance testing.
Reseller Program

This program provides customers with access to SAS software through indirect channels, allowing customers to work with their vendor of choice to acquire a complete solution. Services provided by resellers include: consulting, positioning and reselling SAS software, implementation, education and maintenance. Resellers also provide SAS access to new markets, industries and customer segments where SAS does not operate directly.
Consulting Program

This program works to establish and grow targeted SAS solution practices with other leading business organizations around the world. Members provide project management, training, business process redesign, proof-of-concept implementations and systems integration to deliver powerful and repeatable solutions built with SAS applications and software.

 
Ambassador Program

The goal of this program is to develop more formal relationships with individuals, companies or organizations that are thought leaders within their industries. Members are sought for their experience and insight into industry business challenges and how best to apply SAS technology to address those challenges.
Application Program

This program is designed to encourage and promote the integration of strategic SAS technologies and applications into third-party software to extend the coverage of SAS in specific market segments and provides customers with world-class intelligence solutions. Select application and software vendors provide best-of-breed technology and software that can be integrated into SAS to provide customers with comprehensive, high-quality solutions and assures extensive quality testing and validation.
Loyalty Partner Program

This program acknowledges and supports individuals who are recognized experts in their fields and have a long-term relationship with SAS. Loyalty Partners have consistently attended and supported SAS-sponsored events such as SAS Global Forum, SAS regional users groups and The Premier Business Leadership Series. They may also have been a member of the SAS Alliance program for at least 10 consecutive years. Loyalty Partners have committed significant time, resources and expertise to provide SAS customers with the highest-quality services and support. In addition, Loyalty Partners may have written or co-written books, become SAS Certified or supported SAS in training SAS users. This program is offered by invitation only. If you are interested in learning more about the Loyalty Partner Program, please contact your alliance manager or partners@sas.com.