SAS is a set of solutions for enterprise-wide business users as well as a powerful fourth-generation programming language for performing tasks such as these:
data entry, retrieval, and management
report writing and graphics
statistical and mathematical analysis
business planning, forecasting, and decision support
operations research and project management
quality improvement
applications development
With Base SAS software as the foundation, you can integrate with SAS many SAS business solutions that enable you to perform large scale business functions, such as data warehousing and data mining, human resources management and decision support, financial management and decision support, and others.