SAS taking governments to the 'cloud

Note: The Skinny blog is written by Rick Smith, editor and co-founder of Local Tech Wire and business editor of WRAL.com.

CARY, N.C. - SAS is adding 100 jobs and unveiling a new flavor of products this morning at its world headquarters in Cary with an emphasis on "cloud computing."

Goodnight's announcement reflects SAS' continual embrace of new research and opportunities. The 'cloud" is the hottest buzz word in the high-tech world, matching the frenzy among "apps" for consumers.

By utilizing cloud innovation, information research users can scale network bandwidth, PC and server capacity on demand in other words than invest in new equipment, software and personnel.

WRAL Local Tech Wire Publisher and Editor Rick Smith dishes out tidbits from the local innovation sector. Read more articles…