Who will chair SAS Global Forum 2015?

SAS Global Forum 2012TO: SAS Global Users Group

FROM: Chair, Nominations Committee of the SAS Global Users Group Executive Board

SUBJECT: Conference Chair SAS Global Forum 2015 Read More »

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Q&A with PharmaSUG co-chair Josh Horstman

The smallest aircraft I’ve ever flown on was the one I took from Raleigh to Hilton Head, South Carolina to attend my first PharmaSUG – the Pharmaceutical Industry SAS Users Group.  That was in 1997, and it’s been my pleasure to work with this great group of volunteer SAS leaders since that time.  Registration for their annual conference (May 13-16 in San Francisco) is now open.  Don’t miss your chance to learn and network with the world’s largest gathering of SAS users in the pharmaceutical, health care and related industries. Read More »

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Unofficial Official Guide to SAS Global Forum – What NOT to wear

What're you wearing? I get that question all of the time …. OK, let me re-phrase that. In regards to events, I am often asked, “What are you going to wear?” It’s always hard to answer as the standard for events, including SAS Global Forum, is business casual. Read More »

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Friday's Innovation Inspiration - Prevalence data analysis

When I read the way that this user is working with SAS, I took a look around support.sas.com to find examples to allow you to work with your own data. (Take a look at this.) If this example isn't quite right for you, plug in your own key words. Read More »

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Do you love SAS?

ilovesasDo you love SAS?

I do! And there is a special place for me to share that love. Don't worry there is a special place for you, too. It just so happens that it is the same place – SAS users groups.

SAS users groups hold events to allow attendees to share insights, updates and experiences. The events provide an opportunity to learn tips and tricks, enhance your understanding of SAS software and services, and network with other SAS professionals. Read More »

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Four reasons to attend SAS training at SAS Global Forum

So, there’s a lot of talk about staying for the magic of Disney World after SAS Global Forum. What about arriving early for some SAS magic? A selection of some of the most popular SAS training courses is being offered Wednesday – Friday, April 18-20 prior to the conference.

Here’s some reasons we think you’ll want to attend a course: Read More »

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Unofficial Official Guide to SAS Global Forum - Stay onsite

Unofficial Official Guide to SAS Global ForumThe Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort (the headquarters hotel) is offering a great rate to SAS Global Forum attendees. This amazing facility is where all of the action is. No cars to rent, no gas tanks to fill. No parking to find and pay for – which means no searching for your car in the lot at the end of the day!  Just wake up and head downstairs (well shower first, please). Read More »

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Friday's Innovation Inspiration - Big data

Big data is one of the hottest topics in business. When you hear those words - BIG Data - you almost surely think of:

  • HUGE financial services firms scoring terabytes of historical and current risk data
  • GLOBAL telecommunications companies mining petabytes of structured and unstructured data
  • INTERNATIONAL retailers repricing hundreds of thousands of products across hundreds of locations Read More »
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Unofficial Official Guide to SAS Global Forum – Make the Agenda Builder work for you

Sara started it, and I like the idea - the Unofficial Official Guide to SAS Global Forum.  My contribution to this unofficial guide is “The Agenda Builder and why it matters to me."  In case you're wondering,  I use it to: Read More »

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Unofficial Official Guide to SAS Global Forum – Ticket prices

Unofficial Official Guide to SAS Global ForumEveryone is looking for a bargain, especially those traveling with their families to Orlando for SAS Global Forum. Orlando is the land of theme parks and attractions, many with hefty ticket prices.

Since I am heading to Orlando in April myself, I have been doing quite a lot of research.

Here are some tips I have found to be helpful: Read More »

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