Forrester recognizes SAS as a leader in predictive analytics, data mining

other leaders include IBM-SPSS, Oracle, KXEN, and Portrait Software

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SAS receives highest scores in categories of current offering, strategy and market presence

CARY, NC (Feb. 05, 2010) SAS has been named a leader among nine vendors in  The Forrester Wave: Predictive Analytics and Data Mining Solutions, Q1 2010.

SAS predictive analytics and data mining solutions were evaluated by Forrester against 53 criteria in three categories through vendor surveys, product demonstration and vendor-reference interviews. SAS earned top overall ranking in all three categories - current offering, strategy and market presence - including perfect scores for functionality, professional services, licensing and cost, direction, and company financials criteria. 

Other companies evaluated include Angoss, FICO, IBM, KXEN, Oracle, Portrait Software, SAS, SPSS, and TIBCO.

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