Cloud spend optimization: SAS and Intel redefine efficiency [Video]

Starting to use cloud services is one step, but managing the costs of those services becomes a separate challenge.

To stay ahead of the game, SAS Institute Inc. and Intel Corp. have co-engineered a cloud-agnostic and cloud-native solution called SAS Viya to reduce cloud costs, enhance data integration and maximize the total cost of ownership, according to Gavin Day (pictured, left), executive vice president, office of the CEO, at SAS.

“Early days, cloud lift and shift was the model … all of a sudden that’s not performing, it’s costing customers too much,” Day said. “The cloud spend is running out the door right now, and now we’re partnering with people like Intel to get efficiency and performance, and it’s been a great ride. One of the things that we’re working on is having SAS Viya to be smart enough to guide our customers on where they should run certain workloads because of either economic …