What is SAS Managed Cloud Services?
SAS Managed Cloud Services combines proven SAS technology and cloud expertise to deliver SAS software in a secure, fully managed environment. Whether your organization requires off-site analytics or must keep data on-site due to regulatory or system constraints, SAS tailors your deployment to your needs – helping you focus on insights, not infrastructure.
Why choose hosted managed services from SAS?
Proven expertise
SAS has more than 500 domain experts, bringing 3,000+ years of SAS experience to managing your deployment.
Exceptional performance
Receive optimized infrastructure tuned specifically for your solution.
Platform flexibility
Deploy on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Government or AWS, giving you flexibility to align with your existing or desired cloud strategy.
Around-the-clock support
Get support 24/7, with a 99% uptime guarantee, in a state-of-the-art, secure environment that ensures business continuity. Work with a single provider and a dedicated point of contact.
Reduced capital & operational costs
Use managed infrastructure rather than capital hardware, resulting in predictable operational cost models.
Why choose our remote managed services?
Restricted location support
Have solution location restrictions? We alleviate your compliance concerns by locating your data in your own data center.
Fast implementation
We can quickly deploy solutions tuned to your requirements. The bottom line? Your SAS solution will be up and running quickly.
Active monitoring
Experts monitor your SAS solutions around the clock, responding to incidents and taking the lead in comanaging your SAS solutions with the benefit of best practices and speedy issue resolution.
Organizations of all sizes are working smarter with SAS Managed Cloud Services

SAS Managed Cloud Services frequently asked questions
What is SAS Managed Cloud Services?
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.
What are the main deployment options available?
SAS offers three options:
- Hosted Managed Services: SAS hosts and manages your environment.
- SAS Viya Essentials: A turnkey, fixed-price solution for quick deployment.
- Remote Managed Services: SAS manages your software in your own cloud.
What cloud platforms does SAS Managed Cloud Services support?
SAS Managed Cloud Services supports deployments on Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Azure Government and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Can I keep my data on-premises or in a private cloud?
Yes. With Remote Managed Services, SAS manages your software while you keep your data within your own on-premises or private cloud environment.
What are the key benefits of SAS Managed Cloud Services?
Benefits include:
- 24/7 monitoring and technical support.
- Optimized, scalable infrastructure.
- Faster deployment and reduced IT overhead.
- Lower capital and operational costs.
- Compliance with strict security and regulatory frameworks.
Who should use SAS Viya Essentials?
SAS Viya Essentials is ideal for organizations that want a ready-to-use, cloud-based analytics platform with enterprise reliability, predictable pricing and minimal setup.
How do I get started with SAS Managed Cloud Services?
You can request a demo, free trial or pricing information on the SAS website. SAS experts will help you choose the right deployment option and guide you through setup.
Is SAS Managed Cloud Services compliant with data privacy and security standards?
Yes. SAS Managed Cloud Services complies with leading security and privacy frameworks, including ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR and industry-specific regulations.
