SAS
What it is: Enterprise analytics platform specialized in pharma validation, financial modeling, government reporting, regulatory compliance.
What It Does Best
Validated workflows. FDA-approved processes for pharmaceutical clinical trials. Documented, traceable, compliant.
Enterprise scale. Handles massive datasets across organizations. Robust, reliable, proven over decades.
When to Use It
✅ Regulated industry requiring validation
✅ Enterprise-scale analytics
✅ Budget supports premium software
✅ Team already trained on SAS
When NOT to Use It
❌ Small team or startup (expensive licensing)
❌ Need modern ML capabilities (Python/R better)
❌ Budget-conscious projects
Bottom line: Gold standard for pharma and finance. Expensive but trusted where compliance matters most.