SAS Viya becomes more powerful than ever with new features such as an AI assistant, synthetic data, and a flexible development environment. In this press release, you'll learn how these innovations contribute to accessible and reliable AI for modern organizations.
During SAS Innovate 2025, several innovations were presented that make the SAS Viya platform even more powerful for modern organizations. The focus is on ease of use, scalability, and trust in AI and data analysis. These are important pillars for organizations that want to use data responsibly. With these innovations, SAS Viya offers organizations of all sizes greater flexibility and control in applying AI and advanced analytics.
Key innovations in SAS Viya:
Viya Copilot
An AI assistant that helps users with data analysis, modeling, and coding. Viya Copilot makes it easier to quickly gain insights and develop models, regardless of your technical background.
SAS Data Maker
Using technology from Hazy, SAS makes it possible to generate synthetic data. This provides a secure way to work with realistic data for testing purposes without using privacy-sensitive information.
Viya Workbench
A flexible development environment that supports SAS, Python, and R. Ideal for data teams that work with different programming languages and tools.
Viya Essentials
A managed cloud solution specifically for smaller organizations that want to leverage the power of SAS without major IT investments or complex infrastructure.
Intelligent Decisioning
Now widely available, this feature enables teams to develop AI-driven decisions and automation, striking the right balance between autonomy and human control.
Responsible use of AI
With these innovations, SAS helps organizations apply AI more intelligently and responsibly, tailored to their processes, risks, and objectives. This ensures that technology remains not only powerful, but also reliable and manageable.
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