SAS Viya achieves StateRAMP authorization

Authorization confirms state governments can use SAS' cloud-based trustworthy AI platform with confidence

CARY, N.C., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Data and AI leader SAS has achieved StateRAMP authorization for SAS^® AI and Analytics for Government, reaffirming the company's commitment to data security and compliance. The authorization enables more state government agencies and organizations to confidently use SAS^® Viya^® in the cloud to streamline operations, reduce risk and enhance data security.

"The security and trust of our government customers is paramount," said Grant Brooks, Senior VP, SAS North America

StateRAMP, a nationally recognized risk authorization management program, provides a standardized approach to assessing cloud products. Following a third-party assessment and review by the StateRAMP Program Management Office, the organization authorized SAS AI and Analytics for Government in the Microsoft Azure commercial cloud. This achievement reflects SAS' unwavering commitment to delivering a secure and reliable solution that government agencies can rely on to safeguard their data and operations.

"The security and trust of our government customers is paramount," said Grant Brooks, Senior Vice President, SAS North America. "StateRAMP authorization is an important validation of this commitment and we look forward to empowering more agencies with the powerful data and AI capabilities of Viya."

SAS Viya enables state governments to operationalize predictive analytics and AI regardless of whether code is written in SAS or open source. In addition, SAS Viya includes trustworthy AI capabilities like model cards, bias detection, explainability, decision auditability, governance and accountability, increasing confidence in government agencies' responsible AI efforts. It offers both programming and low- or no-code options in a single visual interface to enable users of all skill levels to take advantage of best-in-class AI.

Learn more about how SAS analytics and AI are designed to meet the high standards of government agencies here.

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