SAS, a leading provider of data and AI solutions, has been named to CRN's 2026 Big Data 100 list in the Big Data Business Analytics category for the second consecutive year. Compiled annually by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, the list honors technology companies that demonstrate exceptional innovation across the big data landscape, including business analytics, data warehouses and lakes, database technologies, data management and integration, big data platforms, and data observability.
The Big Data 100 serves as a key guide for solution providers looking for advanced technologies and services that help create data-centric solutions and deliver measurable business outcomes for customers.
SAS supports its partner ecosystem with technologies designed to unlock value from vast and complex datasets, including SAS Viya, its cloud-native AI and data platform. Engineered to handle data-intensive environments, SAS Viya enables organizations to efficiently manage and analyze information at scale while leveraging embedded AI capabilities to generate timely, actionable insights. With integrated governance and trusted AI features, the platform helps partners and customers make informed decisions and achieve meaningful business results.
"Organizations are increasingly seeking innovative ways to turn data into tangible action," said John Carey, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at SAS.
"Working closely with our partners, SAS continues to provide data and AI solutions that accelerate insights, improve outcomes and create significant value for customers."
Jennifer Follett, Vice President of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company, noted that the 2026 Big Data 100 highlights organizations pushing the boundaries of data technology while delivering practical benefits to solution providers and end users. She praised the recognized companies for advancing innovation and helping partners enhance their offerings and drive business growth.
Click here to see the 2026 Big Data 100 list.
The Big Data 100 serves as a key guide for solution providers looking for advanced technologies and services that help create data-centric solutions and deliver measurable business outcomes for customers.
SAS supports its partner ecosystem with technologies designed to unlock value from vast and complex datasets, including SAS Viya, its cloud-native AI and data platform. Engineered to handle data-intensive environments, SAS Viya enables organizations to efficiently manage and analyze information at scale while leveraging embedded AI capabilities to generate timely, actionable insights. With integrated governance and trusted AI features, the platform helps partners and customers make informed decisions and achieve meaningful business results.
"Organizations are increasingly seeking innovative ways to turn data into tangible action," said John Carey, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at SAS.
"Working closely with our partners, SAS continues to provide data and AI solutions that accelerate insights, improve outcomes and create significant value for customers."
Jennifer Follett, Vice President of U.S. Content and Executive Editor at CRN, The Channel Company, noted that the 2026 Big Data 100 highlights organizations pushing the boundaries of data technology while delivering practical benefits to solution providers and end users. She praised the recognized companies for advancing innovation and helping partners enhance their offerings and drive business growth.
Click here to see the 2026 Big Data 100 list.