Foresight 50 years ago led to SAS role as global influence

SAS, founded in North Carolina by Dr. Jim Goodnight and his team, overcame early challenges to become a leading provider of software solutions. In conversation with WRAL, Goodnight reflects on the company's inception and eventual expansion into banking, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Watch “WRAL Presents: SAS at 50” July 29, 2026 at 7:30pm on WRAL.