Cloud options: advanced cloud analytics & services
SAS offers a range of cloud deployment options so you can consume SAS the way that works best for your business – managed by SAS or self-managed.
Choose your preferred deployment option
SAS Managed Cloud Services
Let SAS manage, monitor and optimize your SAS Viya deployment so your teams can focus on innovation and outcomes, not infrastructure.
Self-managed
Prefer to do it yourself? SAS Viya is available on a self-service basis – from cloud marketplaces and directly from SAS – for deployment on a range of cloud platforms.
How organizations of all sizes are working smarter in the cloud
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$6.9 million recovered from insurance fraud
The North Carolina Department of Insurance runs its Insurance Crimes Investigation System in the cloud with SAS Viya, using advanced analytics to detect fraud and connect investigations from intake through prosecution, recovering $6.9 million in just seven months.
Cloud options frequently asked questions
What cloud deployment options does SAS offer?
SAS offers flexible cloud deployment options to meet different business, operational and technology needs. Organizations can choose SAS Managed Cloud Services, software as a service (SaaS) solutions or self-managed deployments of SAS solutions such as SAS Viya.
With SAS Managed Cloud Services, SAS manages and optimizes your SAS environment. SaaS offerings provide ready-to-use SAS capabilities managed by SAS. Self-managed deployments give organizations control over their cloud infrastructure and operations.
What is the difference between SAS Managed Cloud Services and self-managed deployment?
The main difference is who manages the cloud environment and operational responsibilities.
With SAS Managed Cloud Services, SAS manages, monitors and supports your SAS environment so your teams can focus on analytics, innovation and business outcomes.
With self-managed deployment, your organization manages the SAS environment within your chosen cloud infrastructure, giving you greater control over configuration, operations and infrastructure management.
What SAS solutions are available as SaaS?
SAS offers software as a service (SaaS) solutions that provide ready-to-use capabilities managed by SAS. Examples include SAS Customer Intelligence 360 and SAS Intelligent Planning Cloud.
SaaS solutions help organizations quickly adopt SAS capabilities without managing the underlying software infrastructure.
Can SAS Viya run in the cloud?
Yes. SAS Viya is designed for cloud environments and can be deployed through multiple approaches, including SAS Managed Cloud Services and self-managed deployment options.
Organizations can choose the deployment model that best aligns with their cloud strategy, operational requirements, security needs and level of infrastructure ownership.
Which cloud providers does SAS support?
SAS supports flexible cloud deployment options across leading cloud environments, including Microsoft Azure, AWS and Google Cloud. Available deployment options vary depending on the SAS solution and the selected deployment model.
SAS works with organizations to help them choose a cloud approach that aligns with their existing technology strategy and business requirements.
How do I choose the right SAS cloud deployment option?
The right SAS cloud deployment option depends on your organization's goals, resources and operational preferences.
Consider factors such as:
- How much infrastructure management your team wants to handle.
- Security and compliance requirements.
- Existing cloud strategy.
- Desired speed of adoption.
- Level of customization and control needed.
SAS offers flexible options so organizations can choose the approach that best fits their needs.
Why move SAS workloads to the cloud?
Moving SAS workloads to the cloud can help organizations improve scalability, accelerate innovation and focus resources on generating business value rather than managing infrastructure.
Cloud deployment options from SAS help organizations modernize analytics environments while maintaining the governance, security and capabilities they need.