MANISH NAIR
DIRECTOR, PARTNER SALES – INDIA, ASEAN & ANZ, SAS
SAS sees partners playing a central role in extending enterprise-grade AI and analytics capabilities to organisations of different sizes. While SAS directly supports complex transformation programmes across sectors such as BFSI, manufacturing, healthcare, telecommunications and government, partners help SMEs access SAS Viya without requiring substantial infrastructure investments. Its partner strategy prioritises sustainable value creation through capabilities in AI, data and analytics, risk management, customer intelligence and industry-specific solutions. The SAS Partner Program supports enablement, certifications, solution development and go-to-market collaboration. Co-selling and co-innovation are important pillars, with SAS working alongside partners on business planning, pipeline development, customer engagement and solution creation, helping them compete for larger, more strategic transformation opportunities.
