Economic Value Assessment of SAS Managed Cloud Services

This white paper presents an economic value assessment of SAS Managed Cloud Services, focusing on the true economic value (TEV) of cloud computing for organizations considering a migration journey. It defines TEV as a combination of total cost of ownership (TCO), innovation, and agility, emphasizing the shift from merely reducing costs to realizing transformational benefits. The document outlines three key pillars for assessing cloud value: Infrastructure Enablement, Accelerated Operations, and Business Outcomes. It illustrates these concepts with a case study involving a commodity management firm that evaluated its TEV of cloud services. The paper details the cost savings associated with migrating to SAS Managed Cloud Services on Azure, including a projected 54% reduction in TCO over three years. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of improved uptime and resiliency, highlighting how cloud migration can enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime-related losses. The findings aim to guide organizations in making informed decisions regarding cloud adoption.