SAS named leader in AI/ML platforms by Forrester report

SAS has been recognised as a leader in AI and machine learning (ML) platforms by Forrester. This recognition comes as part of the Forrester Wave: AI/ML Platforms, Q3 2024 report, which evaluates 14 prominent AI providers across various criteria.

The assessment by the research and advisory firm emphasises that SAS offers "beautifully designed tools to access world-class analytical and AI methods." The report details that SAS has transformed from being a standalone analytics vendor to a modern platform for building next-generation AI/ML applications.

The evaluation by Forrester encompassed three primary categories: current offering, strategy, and market presence. Within these categories, SAS Viya achieved the highest possible scores in areas like data exploration, training tools, training evaluation, data governance, model governance, roadmap, and number of customers. The report highlights that SAS Viya provides robust capabilities for data ingestion and preparation and excels in model evaluation and assessment.

According to the Forrester report, "SAS is a good fit for companies who want a powerful platform for training and deploying advanced models in multiple different environments from a provider with decades of experience in advancing the state of the art in analytics, machine learning, and AI."

Jonathan Wexler, Director, AI and Analytics Product Strategy at SAS, commented, "In today’s world, global disruption is increasing, and information overload is far exceeding human capacity. To overcome these challenges, organisations will need to combine the right types of AI (both Generative AI and traditional) utilising machine learning, text analytics, and forecasting techniques, while including intelligent data management and governance to ensure accuracy, precision, and trust."

Wexler added, "SAS is hyperfocused on creating an easy, intuitive, and seamless experience for businesses to scale human productivity and decision making with AI."