Government-managed cloud services
Take advantage of data and AI offerings from SAS, available through a range of cloud deployment options. With SAS, operate resourcefully, prepare for uncertainty and respond quickly to complex, evolving public sector challenges.
What are the benefits of government-managed cloud services?
Make better, faster decisions
Get to operational insights and better decisions faster with model pipelines tuned to your requirements.
Improve your productivity
Empower your teams to work more efficiently and effectively with fast, easy access to data, analytics and AI in the cloud.
Accelerate and keep pace
Stay abreast of the constant evolution of operating parameters and security updates so you are at the forefront of innovation.
Microsoft Azure Government
SAS Managed Cloud Services on Azure Government has been designed for public sector organizations to have the best of both SAS and Microsoft when hosting their data, AI and analytics in the cloud, including five key features:
- Enhanced security and compliance: SAS Managed Cloud Services on Azure Government was developed to meet stringent security and compliance standards, with sensitive government data in mind, such as Criminal Justice Information (CJIS) and Federal Tax Information (FTI) data.
- Scalability and flexibility: Azure Government offers scalable and flexible analytics solutions, allowing agencies to adapt to changing needs and workloads. It is also compatible with open source.
- AI and advanced analytics: This solution allows governments to gain deeper insights and make data-driven decisions to improve results and serve the public better, faster and easier using advanced analytics, AI and machine learning.
- Integration with Azure Services: Get a broad array of enhanced service capabilities from Azure services, from data management and storage to processing capabilities.
- Cost savings: Azure Government was developed to unlock possible operational efficiencies through optimized resource usage and reduced infrastructure costs.
Authorizations to operate:
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Deliver better decisions from data and AI
SAS Viya provides a single platform that enables government leaders to build and scale intelligent public services with embedded data and AI in the cloud. SAS Viya uniquely delivers on all the key capabilities that government organizations need to prepare for the unexpected and respond faster to protect and improve citizens’ lives.
SAS Government Managed Cloud Services: Frequently asked questions
What are government managed cloud services?
Government managed cloud services are fully managed, cloud-based software-as-a-service offerings designed to meet multiple third-party industry standards for security and service levels, including those of US federal, state and local agencies' needs via FedRAMP and GovRAMP. SAS Managed Cloud Services delivers SAS software and analytics solutions in a secure, fully managed cloud environment. It combines SAS technology, infrastructure and expert support – whether hosted by SAS or deployed in your own cloud. SAS offerings are authorized to operate via FedRAMP and GovRAMP at the moderate level.
What are the benefits to deploying data and AI solutions for government applications over a managed cloud?
Managed cloud deployment delivers faster time to value, 24/7 expert support and a 99% uptime guarantee. Government entities gain enterprise-grade data, AI and analytics over highly secure Azure cloud environments with predictable operational costs instead of capital hardware investments. Automatically stay current with security updates and compliance requirements, without infrastructure management overhead. Government teams can make trustworthy decisions with integrated data and AI to serve the public better, faster and easier.
Why deploy SAS Viya on a managed cloud for government?
Deploying SAS Viya on a managed cloud enables government agencies to make better data-driven decisions faster without managing infrastructure. The platform integrates data across departments for real-time insights, provides explainable AI results, enables policy impact simulations and includes privacy protections, while SAS experts handle all technical operations and security updates.
Has SAS achieved authorization to operate via FedRAMP?
Yes. SAS AI and Analytics for Government has achieved FedRAMP Moderate authorization to operate. Federal agencies can procure this managed cloud service as software-as-a-service through the FedRAMP Marketplace, gaining access to the SAS Viya platform with powerful AI and analytics tools designed to help agencies serve the public better, faster and easier.
Has SAS achieved authorization to operate via GovRAMP?
Yes. SAS AI and Analytics for Government solutions on the SAS Viya platform have achieved GovRAMP authorization at a moderate impact level. State and local governments can procure these solutions from the GovRAMP Authorized Product List. SAS maintains a verified security status through continuous monitoring and compliance with GovRAMP standards for ongoing risk mitigation.