SAS named leader in 2024 Gartner Quadrant for 9th year

SAS has been recognised as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms for its SAS Viya product. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Gartner has named SAS as a Leader in this category, highlighting the company's ongoing relevance and performance.

Shadi Shahin, Vice President of Product Strategy at SAS, commented on the challenges faced by organisations today. "In today's world, global disruption is increasing, and information overload is far exceeding human capacity. To overcome these challenges and remain resilient, the best answer is often a combination of multiple analytic techniques and technologies," said Shahin.

"Over the years, SAS has been relentless in creating a fully integrated data and AI life cycle. SAS Viya Enterprise has realised this vision, providing an easy, intuitive and seamless experience for businesses to scale human productivity and decision making with AI."

The Gartner report underscores the growing importance of Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) platforms as strategic enterprise assets. The report states, "The importance of DSML platforms as a strategic enterprise asset has never been greater. The surge in demand for AI solutions, including GenAI, is at its peak, yet the raw materials of data, models, code and infrastructure have never been more complex to assemble into trusted, scalable products."

According to the DSML Customer Reference Survey conducted for this Magic Quadrant, 53% of respondents noted that the rising demand for GenAI has led to a significant increase in DSML platform investment for 2024 and beyond. This demand for GenAI-capable solutions is reshaping market dynamics, as organisations strive to harness advanced AI capabilities.

SAS has been focusing on identifying industry-specific and ethically sound use cases for GenAI in response to this growing demand. SAS GenAI functionality is deeply integrated into core products like SAS Viya, facilitating a rich and comprehensive data and AI platform.

Shahin elaborated on the collaborative nature of SAS Viya, stating, "Developers, data scientists, IT professionals and business analysts can collaborate seamlessly within the SAS Viya ecosystem and throughout the AI and analytics lifecycle to make intelligent decisions."

The Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms is an influential evaluation resource within the tech industry. The annual report assesses vendors based on their completeness of vision and ability to execute, offering insights into market positioning and strategic direction.

For SAS, maintaining its position as a Leader for nine consecutive years not only validates its product innovations but also reinforces its role in shaping the future of data science and machine learning technologies.