SAS Enterprise Miner Reviews

We primarily use the solution for data mining and machine learning.

It helps the organization to build the DS part easily.

The data processing of the solution is very good, easy to use, both for enterprise and personal use.

The solution needs a language integration like Python for the user with more efficiency programming; SAS is kind of a powerful tool in past years that focus in SAS environment. but Python is more open and popular, which will be more acceptable in today's data science area.

I've been using the solution for about ten years.

The stability isn't perfect. We have issues with accuracy. In some AI forecasting areas, and the accuracy is not as good as the clients need it to be.

The solution is scalable.

The technical support for the solution is okay.

The initial setup is not so easy. Not many clients know much about the AI, so it's difficult to educate our clients on AI tech in order to make them feel comfortable using the product once it's implemented. Deployment takes about three to six months.

We use the cloud deployment model.

Our clients want to use more popular and more open-source tools, so SAS isn't so popular in our region.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten. I'd rate the solution higher if it was easier to use. Right now, it requires too much effort to explain the tool to clients.

The primary use case of the solution was to perform fraud modeling techniques for a financial institution.

I found the ease of use of the solution the most valuable. Additionally, other valuable features include: the user interface, power to extract data, compatibility with other technologies (specifically with PS400), and automation of several tasks.

One improvement I would suggest is the compatibility with Microsoft SQL and to improve all communications to the solution.

For a future release, I would like for the solution to be combined with other product offerings as opposed to a lot of separate solutions. For example, Text Miner is a separate product. I have to spend additional money to purchase a license for Text Miner.

I have been using the solution for four years.

The stability of the solution depends on the machine that is being used to run it. For example, if the machine's RAM is low, then issues may arise when dealing with large amounts of data.

The solution helped me scale up several of my analytical projects.

The customer service/technical support for this solution was satisfactory.

The initial setup is challenging if doing it for the first time.

The solution is expensive for an individual, but for an enterprise/institution (purchasing bulk licenses), it is not a high price for the use that will come from it.

Individuals using this solution should be familiar with analytical techniques before they start with Enterprise Miner. Additionally, they should know the difference between SAS and SQL and understand why are they are using one or the other.

SAS is not a software development tool. Most people think that they will create applications using SAS, which is not true. It is an analytical tool and helps automate some of your tasks.

The primary use was for predictive analytics and to create a forecasting model. I was also using it for reporting.

The most valuable feature is that you can use multiple algorithms for creating models and then you can compare the results between them.

The visualization of the models is not very attractive, so the graphics should be improved.

I would like to see the user interface improved a bit.

I have only been using SAS Enterprise Miner for a short time.

We have not had any major issues with stability.

I have not contacted technical support.

I have used different solutions for Visual Analytics, but they have been for personal use.

I would say that the initial setup was a bit complex and hard to understand in the beginning. Overall, it was not very easy and not very difficult.

The license is really expensive. This solution is for large corporations because not everybody can afford it. It is a little bit tricky because you have to buy a license for each and every component that you use. For example, we wanted to add a plugin and we needed to buy it, which makes this an expensive tool.

We did not deploy this solution for our customer. Rather, we used Enterprise Miner to create a solution that was operationalized for production.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

I primarily use the solution for text mining.

Normally I use the SAS 6 Miner, it's a component of SAS Enterprise Miner. It's very useful.

The user interface of the solution needs improvement. It needs to be more visual.

The stability of the solution, especially 14.3, is very good.

The solution is scalable.

Technical support has been good. At the start of using the product, I had issues. I called them and they were very helpful. I'd rate them five out of five.

The setup is straightforward. Deployment doesn't take more than 30 minutes.

For me, the pricing is $3000 monthly for the license. There aren't any additional costs.

Currently, I am using the desktop version of the solution, but I do plan to move to the cloud.

In terms of advice, I'd tell other organizations to be specific about their use case as there are many components that can be used.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.

• Quantity models for data mining
• Performance is excellent

• Helps one of the banks where I've worked (CGD at Portugal) to have more knowledge of their clients
• Helps us obtain better campaign results (credit cards, etc).

• Price of the product
• Graphing functionalities