SAS is a collection of software products offered by the SAS Institute for business administration and functions. It includes tools for projects, data entry and retrieval, and departmental functions, with a central repository for data accessible by authorized users. The system was developed in the 1960s and became widely available in 1976, just in time for the launch of the first desktop computers in the business world.
SAS, or Statistical Analysis System, is a collection of software products bundled and offered by the SAS Institute. The collection of software normally included in the system enables the end user to perform a wide range of tasks covering virtually every aspect of business administration and function. Essentially, it represents a one-stop approach to getting all the programs you need under one simple umbrella.
The software included in the typical SAS system provides tools for all kinds of projects and day-to-day tasks. Writing reports and creating charts is easy using the tools provided. Research and project management software helps in creating operational and marketing strategies. Tools that enable data entry and retrieval quickly and efficiently allow you to gather statistics or other information for reports in the blink of an eye. The system usually includes components that will aid in departmental functions ranging from information systems support to human resource management and even customer service protocols.
At the basis of the function of the system is the definition of a series of commands which allow data to be stored as tables within the system. The data can be retrieved and used by any of the included software programs, essentially creating a central repository for the data that can be used by anyone with the correct login credentials. Using protocols associated with access controls, individual users can be allowed access to certain tables while denied access to others.
The origins of the SAS system can be traced back to 1966 when, originally conceived by Anthony J. Barr, the concept was based on the use of algebraic formulas to translate raw data into usable forms. Barr continued to refine the process through 1968 and during that year began working with James Goodnight to expand the facility. Initially used within the academic community, the idea began to spread to the business community in the early 1970s. In the same period, other people joined the collaboration and the strengthening of the system continued. In 1976, the SAS Institute, Inc. was created, making the system widely available. This action was just in time for it to be at the forefront of launching the first desktop computers used in the business world and helped make its business solutions a viable option.
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