Sas 9.4m8 [UPDATED]

Here is the business rationale for SAS 9.4M8:

If you are in finance (SOC2) or healthcare (HIPAA), the FIPS and OAuth updates in M8 are non-negotiable for passing audits. sas 9.4m8

If you plan to eventually migrate to SAS Viya, M8 is the perfect stepping stone. You can start using CAS actions now, making the final transition seamless instead of a "big bang" rewrite. Here is the business rationale for SAS 9

SAS 9.4M7 will enter "limited support" sooner than M8. By moving to M8, you effectively reset the support clock. SAS provides standard support for M8 until at least December 2026, with limited support extending to 2028. with limited support extending to 2028.