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CARY, NC (May 18, 2009) - In light of the increasing market complexity and volatility, institutions recognize an increasing need to make better and faster decisions in order to stay ahead of the competition. To help them remain a market leader, Alliant Credit Union, the eighth-largest credit union in the nation based on asset size, selected SAS, the leader in business analytics software and services. By partnering with SAS, Alliant will provide more consistent and in-depth analytics for greater fact-based decision making and better member service.

"Performing proper statistical analysis using spreadsheets is like manually weaving a cloth," said Mona Leung, Chief Financial Officer of Alliant Credit Union. "As we seek to enhance our human capital with more advanced skill sets, our employees are demanding better tools for more complex analytics. We chose SAS® Enterprise Miner™ since it offered the most complete solution that would allow us to both meet market challenges and satisfy our employees’ desire to do their jobs better. SAS is a well-known leader in the financial services industry with a strong reputation."

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