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SAS 50th anniversary

The company’s founding days

SAS employees using an old IBM computer in the 1970s

Jim Goodnight presenting early statistical work to colleagues.

SAS CEO and co-founder Jim Goodnight in the 1970s.

SAS co-founder John Sall.
 

Cox Hall at North Carolina State University (NC State) marks the academic beginnings of SAS, where the Statistical Analysis System was first developed and the company’s foundation was formed.
 

NC State press release announcing Statistical Analysis System (SAS).
 

North Carolina State University Archives Reference Collection, Biographical Files (UA050.003), Special Collections Research Center at NC State University Libraries

The first SAS office was on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, North Carolina.



 

Bill Gjertsen, John Sall, Jim Goodnight and Tony Barr presenting about SAS in the 1970s.
 

Original SAS punch cards from the NC State Computer Center.

 

Original 1976 SAS User's Guide and SAS.ONE proceedings from the very first SAS conference in Jnauary 1976.

Early stages of the company

IBM computer in the 1980s

In 1985, Jim Goodnight issued a company-wide memo redefining the company’s organizational chart with SAS users at the top.

The first building on the SAS campus at SAS headquarters in Cary, N.C. SAS moved from its first office on Hillsborough St. in Raleigh to the current Cary HQ in 1980.

Jim Goodnight in the 1980s.


 

Jim Goodnight reviewing plans for SAS Building R at Cary HQ. Building R contains offices for SAS R&D employees.
 

The company today

Innovate on tour

Jim Goodnight and John Sall celebrate SAS earning the No. 1 spot on Fortune's Best Companies to Work for list. SAS topped the list in both 2010 and 2011.

Today's entrance to SAS Cary HQ.



 

SAS Building C and the Executive Briefing Center at SAS Cary HQ.


 

SAS employees enjoy perks like recreation and fitness classes, including yoga in the outdoor meditation garden.

An aerial shot of SAS' present-day campus.

 

An aerial shot of the solar farm at SAS HQ.

 

A collection of company videos

Jim Goodnight with employees

SAS CEO Jim Goodnight on SAS' incorporation story

As part of SAS’ 50th Anniversary, SAS CEO Jim Goodnight looks back on a pivotal moment in SAS history: when SAS officially became a company. In this clip, he shares the origin story and what it set in motion.

SAS CEO Jim Goodnight on the importance of customer satisfaction

As part of SAS’ 50th Anniversary, SAS CEO Jim Goodnight shares a core principle that has guided SAS for decades: earn trust by putting customers first.
 

SAS CEO Jim Goodnight on culture

As part of SAS' 50th Anniversary, SAS CEO Jim Goodnight reflects on where SAS has been and where its heading. In this clip he highlights SAS' long-standing commitment to fostering a meaningful company culture.

PBS: James Goodnight | The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians

PBS North Carolina. "The Uncommon Story: Notable North Carolinians" is a series of inspiring short stories celebrating remarkable North Carolinians whose accomplishments have made a great impact, from scientists, inventors and innovators to musicians, artists and athletes.

Aerial shots from SAS HQ

Aerial shots from the SAS HQ in Cary, N.C.

SAS 50th Anniversary – Media FAQ