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SAS

SAS (previously Statistical Analysis System) is a suite of tools used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management and predictive analytics. 

Key features

  • Data access, data preparation, data quality and information cataloguing.
  • Advanced flow steps and information governance.
  • Visualisation and reporting.
  • Conversational AI and chatbots.
  • Statistics and econometrics.
  • Machine learning and deep learning.
  • Model deployment and monitoring.

Access instructions

Access and licences are managed via Departmental Computing Officers (DCOs).

Available to students and staff (restrictions apply)

Faculties of Sciences and Social Sciences can use this service for research purposes only (not for teaching).

App-based

Compatible with Windows and Mac.

Funded by the University

There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.

Access instructions

Access and licences are managed via Departmental Computing Officers (DCOs).

Related tools

Guides and help

How-to guides and set up

Training and best practice

SAS offers free web-based training for students and staff:

Accessibility

Contact for support

If you're experiencing issues with user access, please contact your Departmental Computing Officer (DCO).

For technical support, contact SAS (sas.com).

Service commitments

The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.

Availability

Support

  • This service is managed by a third party.
  • They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
  • Support is available via SAS (sas.com).

Standards

  • Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers, and we monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.

Also see SAS technical support policies (sas.com).

We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.

Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024