ORGANIZATIONS deploying SAS Viya, SAS' cloud-native AI, analytic and data management platform, on Microsoft Azure, can see benefits including a 204 percent return on investment (ROI) over three years, according to a new commissioned Total Economic Impact study conducted by Forrester Consulting. Additional study results further emphasize the value of customers' investments in SAS Viya on Azure, including millions of dollars in net present value and a 14-month payback period. The full TEI study findings will be shared at a SAS and Microsoft webinar with guest speakers from Forrester on May 18.

Forrester interviewed nine decision-makers at six customer organizations using SAS Viya on Azure to understand the benefits, costs and risks associated with their investment. The customers spanned industries, including government, manufacturing, financial services, IT professional services and banking.