SAS Global Forum 2008 Online Press Kit

News Announcements

Major Announcements

SAS acquires Teragram to strengthen industry-leading text mining, analytics (March 17, 2008) – SAS announced today the acquisition of privately held Teragram, the leader in natural language processing (NLP) and advanced linguistic technology. The acquisition will enhance SAS’ own robust text mining and analytical BI offerings, and extend them to enterprise and mobile search.

SAS advances enterprise intelligence with significant software release (March 17, 2008) – SAS today launched SAS® 9.2, the latest evolution in enterprise software. SAS 9.2 combines market-leading advanced analytics, data visualization and collaborative data management capabilities that go beyond standard query-and-reporting BI solutions. (Screenshots)

SAS speeds delivery of in-database capabilities and unveils new software bundle program with Teradata (March 17, 2008) – Five months after unveiling its strategic partnership with Teradata, SAS today announced that the two partners have reached significant technical and sales milestones, allowing joint customers to benefit from in-database analytics sooner than anticipated.

Customer and Partner Announcements

SAS presents HSBC, Lilly, Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue Enterprise Intelligence Awards (March 17, 2008) – SAS annually recognizes customers that effectively use SAS technologies to empower decision makers to act with confidence to meet business goals.

South Dakota DOT saves millions using SAS® for Performance Management (March 17, 2008) – Already, the South Dakota Department of Transportation has saved approximately $3 million by implementing SAS for Performance Management.

SAS helps ImpactRX provide real time marketing intelligence to Pharma companies (March 17, 2008) – SAS solution measures the direct impact of promotion on patient treatment to improve marketing and sales strategies, stay ahead of competitors.

Hub Group taps SAS to optimize operations, reduce costs (March 17, 2008) – SAS helps Hub Group, a $1.6 billion asset light transportation company, make cost-saving decisions across its network. Using SAS predictive analytics and mathematical optimization software, Hub managers are more confident they are making improved decisions.

Santarus selects SAS® for data integration, analysis and reporting (March 17, 2008) – Pharmaceutical manufacturer Santarus, Inc. has selected SAS as a technology platform for data integration, analysis and reporting for its commercial operations.

New SAS 9.2 is strategic fit for partners (March 17, 2008) – With today's launch of SAS® 9.2 at SAS Global Forum, SAS partners expressed support and excitement over the enhanced offering with many stating their plans to help their customers implement the new release.

Other Recent Press Releases

Latest SAS Anti-Money Laundering release streamlines monitoring for better accuracy, efficiency (March 17, 2008) – SAS continues to sharpen its anti-money laundering (AML) solution, answering the needs of financial institutions through a new release of SAS Anti-Money Laundering.

SAS and icrunchdata connect employers with SAS talent (March 12, 2008) – The SAS Student Network is partnering with icrunchdata to link the demand for analytical talent and SAS skills with the supply. Graduates with analytical skills are increasingly needed as companies invest in technology to analyze growing stores of data.

SAS OnDemand for Academics now available to all higher education instructors and students (March 12, 2008) – SAS OnDemand for Academics is now in general availability. Professors and students all over the U.S. can integrate advanced data analysis in their teaching and learning activities through access to SAS Enterprise Guide.

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