SAS
SAS Institute Inc. is a leading American software company specializing in analytics, artificial intelligence, and data management solutions, founded in 1976.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1976
- Headquarters
- United States
- CEO
- Jim Goodnight
About
SAS Institute Inc. is a renowned global leader in analytics, artificial intelligence, and data management. Founded in 1976 by Jim Goodnight and John Sall, the company originated as a small project at North Carolina State University, where it aimed to create a statistical analysis system primarily for agricultural data. Today, it has evolved into one of the largest privately held software companies in the world, catering to a diverse clientele that includes a significant number of Fortune 500 companies. Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, SAS is on a mission to transform how organizations make decisions through innovative software solutions. The company's flagship platform, SAS® Analytics, enables businesses to access, manage, and analyze data effectively, turning it into actionable insights. For over four decades, SAS has invested heavily in research and development, maintaining the highest ratio of R&D spending among similar software firms. This commitment to innovation is reflected in its widespread global presence, with customers in over 145 countries leveraging SAS technologies to enhance their performance and drive positive change.