SAS® Visual Analytics

Better data visualization. Easy analytics.
Discover a new world of possibilities.

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The Technology of SAS® Visual Analytics

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In-Memory Server Designed for Analytics

Fast, powerful and designed for analytics -- that’s the SAS® LASR™ Analytic Server. The high-performance in-memory server is designed to process and deliver analytic results immediately. Once data has been loaded into the server, anyone can create on-the-fly data calculations, drill down and explore data without help from IT, produce visualizations very quickly, and share results via the Web and mobile devices.

  • In-memory server deployment options are available for single-server and distributed environments.
  • Single-server mode is appropriate for workgroups, departments and small to midsize organizations.
  • Distributed mode allows enterprises to scale using blade hardware to support growing data demands.
  • Parallel processing helps you cost-effectively scale as needs grow.
  • Integrates with Hadoop for performance optimization and scalability.
  • Can be used on commodity hardware, or on database appliances from EMC Greenplum and Teradata.
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Easy Administration for IT

With an easy-to-use Web-based interface, IT staff and data architects set up a single work environment for everyone and prepare and load data for multiple users. Data structures are easily translated into terms that everyone can understand, and business rules can be consistently defined to improve data governance. IT maintains control of the data without infringing on users’ productivity and need for flexibility.

  • SAS information assets, including users, servers and data, are easily managed.
  • User authentication and information authorization supports data governance.
  • Data is loaded to in-memory servers based on volume, frequency of updates and scalability needs.

Technical Specifications

Client Environment

Operating Systems

  • Microsoft Windows (32-bit): Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista, Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows x64 (64-bit): Windows XP Professional for x64, Windows Vista for x64, Windows 7 for x64

Browsers

  • Firefox 3.6 and above
  • Internet Explorer 8 and 9

Flash Player

  • Adobe Flash Player 10.3

Server Environment

Operating Systems

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
  • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 11

Hardware

  • HP and Dell (with preconfigured hardware and software packaging options).
  • Teradata and EMC Greenplum (dedicated database appliances).
  • SAS will also work with customers who want to use hardware from other vendors, including IBM, Cisco and more. Please contact your local SAS software sales representative for information.

Middle Tier

  • JBoss Enterprise Application Platform
  • JBoss Community Edition

Required Software

  • Additional software may be required, including one SAS/ACCESS® interface to a data source.

SAS Mobile BI Client Support

iOS

SAS Mobile BI for iPad is a free application for iOS available in the iTunes App Store.

  • Platform/OS: Apple iOS v6.0 and above
  • Devices: iPad 2, 3, 4 and Mini

Android

SAS Mobile BI for Android is a free application for Android available from Google Play.

  • Platform/OS: Android v 4.0 and above
  • Devices: Android tablets 10.1" with 4.0

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Data Visualization Techniques: From Basics to Big Data with SAS Visual Analytics

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The Forrester Wave: Advanced Data Visualization (ADV) Platforms, Q3 2012