SAS partnership with Microsoft named a top joint venture among Fast Company Most Innovative Companies SAS' partnership with Microsoft has been named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. The technology leaders were recognized in the Joint Ventures category for the Flood Prediction and Preparedness Solution powered by SAS ® IoT analytics and Microsoft Azure, which has helped the Town of Cary, North Carolina collect and analyze sensor, weather and other data to improve flood monitoring and preparedness. 'This solution is one of many efforts combining the expertise of SAS and Microsoft to turn data into intelligence and solve our customers' toughest challenges - together,' said Bryan Harris, SAS Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. 'There is nothing more rewarding than using our advanced analytics and cloud capabilities to help our customers reduce devastating impacts of natural disasters and take care of the people in our communities.'