Data management innovation, and where artificial intelligence fit in, has been top of mind of late.During this week’s SAS Explore event, one of the biggest questions posed was: How might AI technology position SAS Institute Inc. for AI enterprise use cases, products and services?SAS does have a history in artificial intelligence technology. And, that history was on the mind of theCUBE industry analyst Dave Vellante (pictured, left) during the event. SAS is, of course, a company that has a really deep industry presence, he noted.“They span six decades,” he said. “The company was founded in 1976. You’re talking about almost a 50-year-old company … it’s an amazing American story

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a driving force across industries, and the insights from this week’s SAS Explore event in Las Vegas are illuminating a fascinating journey of innovation, ethics and responsible AI integration.Over the past 25 years, SAS Institute Inc. has been actively implementing neural networks in practical applications with its customers. As the broader market increasingly recognizes the potential of AI, the company’s focus has shifted toward enhancing productivity and efficiency