There is great potential for enhancing data visualization with new interfaces. Mathematically speaking, what the interfaces do is increase the number of data dimensions that can be understood together. Practically speaking, the interfaces allow decision makers to access and interact with data more effectively.

No one remembers the Apple Newton (thankfully), but without it there would be no iPhone. One of these initiatives could be the iPhone of Analytics, and SAS is giving itself a great shot at coming up with it.