I remarked in an earlier post (“BI and Better Decisions”) that, prior to joining SAS, while I understood analytics and performance management just fine, the phrase ‘business intelligence’ was not in my vocabulary”. Turns out I’m not the only finance professional so inflicted. I was invited last week to give a
SAS takes pride in the award-winning documentation we produce. From books to on-line help to embedded user assistance, we deliver the words that help our users understand how to use SAS software. However, as SAS applications and interfaces have become more sophisticated and interactive, it’s become more difficult to convey
The first time that I saw a demonstration of SAS Visual Analytics Explorer was awesome, but it didn't give me goosebumps. I got goosebumps the size of golfballs during SAS Global Forum Opening Session when Dr. Goodnight sat down at a computer screen and began to demonstrate how effortlessly users can
Robert Allison's SAS/GRAPH: Beyond the Basics collects examples that demonstrate a variety of techniques you can use to create custom graphs using SAS/GRAPH software. To celebrate the book’s publication, we asked Robert to tell us more about why he loves SAS/GRAPH. Here’s what he had to say: A graph is
During the SAS Global Forum this past week, SAS offered several demos on mobile technology including: Michael Hecht, SAS, JMP iPad App Super Demo Chris Hemedinger hosted a Live Tech Talk on Tuesday that covered the new SAS Visual Analytics Explorer with demos on Microsoft Surface and iPad Apps Remember everyone is using mobile devices
You saw Justin Choy and Dr. Goodnight demonstrate the amazing capabilities of SAS Visual Analytics on stage during Opening Session and the Technology Connection at SAS Global Forum. I heard a lot of ooohs and ahhhs (Some were from me, I'll admit.). I also had conversations with SAS users later
Nine Publications colleagues describe their favorite moments of day two at SAS Global Forum. A paper, the SAS authors' dinner, SAS Visual Analytics, eBooks, documentation, attendees, and more made the list. Kathy Council – Vice President, Publications I’ve enjoyed two full days of conference activities and many meet-ups with attendees. Great folks! I
Whether you call it Business Intelligence, Business Analytics, Visual Analytics, etc. - getting information to the users when they need it and make it actionable requires more than just software. BI Content Developers can have a certification but to be successful they really need to have an understanding of human
In this second Tech Talks chat, Chris Hemedinger talked with R&D staffers about SAS Visual Analytics Explorer, SAS iPad apps, and some really cool "From the labs." Check out his talk with Nascif Abousalh-Neto, Manager of SAS BI Visualization R&D; Scott McQuiggan, Manager of SAS BI Mobile R&D; and
Amidst all of the SAS users and SAS professionals there will also be others who are very excited to be at the conference - analytics and technology bloggers (scads of them!). One of those bloggers, with whom I will finally get to make a face-to-face connection at SAS Global Forum,
For me, this will be a SAS Global Forum of many "firsts". My first Closing Session. My first time attending as a staffer outside of SAS R&D (well, except for the chilly SUGI 21 in Chicago). And my first chance to host the SAS Tech Talk sessions, which will be
I don’t know about you … but I get hundreds of e-mails a day! Not only e-mail – but text messages, tweets, e-mail advertising, notices from blogs, rss feeds…coming to me at a numbingly fast pace day and night. It’s information overload. It’s also overwhelming. And, on a personal level –
I remember the first time I saw a Cirque du Soleil® performance—the artistry, the split-second timing, that repeating sense of WOW. I was an instant fan. Funny… but I got that same sense of awe the first time I saw a demo of SAS® Visual Analytics. I’d read the project
The first quarter of the fiscal year is the time that banking industry analysts provide clients with their vision on the key challenges and solutions in banking for 2012. TowerGroup’s Nicole Sturgill recently wrote that “understanding consumer use of the financial institution’s delivery channels is a critical element” for institutions
SAS' Greg Massey describes a real-world example of digital transformation for a large customer grappling with manually reviewing patient medical records.
공공 고객 세미나 통해 공중보건과 공공사회서비스 개선을 위한 해법 제시 SAS코리아는 지난 5월 23일과 24일 양일간 공공 부문 고객들을 대상으로 ‘공중보건 전문가를 위한 SAS Public Health 세미나’와 ‘공공사회서비스 전문가를 위한 SAS Social Services 세미나’를 JW메리어트 호텔에서 개최했습니다. [사진1] 공중보건 전문가를 위한 SAS Public Health 세미나 장면 소외 계층 없이 전
SAS Hackathon Boot Camp が SAS Innovate Tokyo に登場 2024年7月18日からSAS Innovate Tokyoが東京丸の内で開催されます。参加される皆さんは、SAS Hackathon Boot Campにもぜひご参加ください。参加は無料です。この Boot Campは、提供されるダイナミックなAI環境の中で、"経験豊富な問題解決者" である皆さんが一丸となって課題に取り組むことができるプログラムとなっています。多様な専門的バッグラウンドを持つ皆さんのご参加をお待ちしてます。このプログラムは、与えられた課題に取り組む中で、融資業務の評価を実際に体験することができるものとなっています。金融業界でのバックグラウンドの有無にかかわらず参加いただけます。 プログラム Boot Campのプログラムは、信用審査モデルにおいて、特に性別、年齢、人種、場所、その他の潜在的な要因に関連する、"隠れたバイアスの蔓延"という問題に対して取り組む内容となっています。参加者には、そのようなバイアスが存在する可能性のある現実世界のシナリオをシミュレートするデータセットが提供されます。ゴールは、そのような既存のバイアスを持ち続けず、これ以上増やさないためにも、フェアな信用審査モデルを新たに作成することにあります。利害関係者とのコミュニケーションを可能にするための、データセット内の潜在的な問題の評価を支援するダッシュボードの作成ももう一つのゴールです。 オプション 参加者はローコード、ノーコード開発のどちらかを選択することができます。また、プログラムの課題を通して、SAS Viya 上での、AI、アナリティクス、オープンソースツールの組み合わせを体験していただけます。 ユースケースオプション: 信用審査モデリングデータのバイアスの検出 (ローコード) 一度に 1 つのダッシュボードで信頼性の確認ができる: 倫理的なデータ可視化の課題 (ノーコード) 必要な準備 インターネット環境に接続可能なご自身のPCをご持参ください。 サポート SASから提供されるものは以下です。 Azure上で実行され、Intelによって高速化されたSAS CloudでのSAS Viyaへのアクセス 問題の説明とデータ SASのメンターによる課題取組み中のコーチング 会場でのWi-Fi チーム チームは2〜4人で編成されます。歓迎されるスキルは以下です。 公平性を判断するための批判的思考 データに存在するさまざまなタイプのバイアスに関する認識 データインサイトを解釈して伝達する能力 複雑なコンセプトを伝えるための強力なコミュニケーションスキル
SAS' Bahar Biller guides you through an asset lifetime prediction scenario using a synthetically generated historical data set and a solution built on SAS reliability modeling.
The new SAS Certified Specialist: Statistics for Machine Learning credential is designed to help you showcase your expertise and commitment to staying ahead in the industry.
Remember when the popular catchphrase, “We have an app for that,” was the new big thing? You might not if you’re as young as the NC State University students who recently participated in the 11th annual SAS-NC State Design Project, but back when we could still count 21st-century years in
Across the world, investigators and law enforcement officers are tackling a rapidly evolving and expanding workload fueled by an increase in complex modern-day crimes. As technology alters the type and methodology of the crime itself – the evasion of tax payments, theft of public funds, erroneous disbursement of benefits, gaming
SAS' Federica Citterio answers the perennial data science question: "How can I trust (generative) LLM to provide a reliable, non-hallucinated result?"
SAS® pairs perfectly with data and AI and many at SAS Innovate agree. SAS Innovate host and technical training consultant Dominique Weatherspoon welcomed attendees at the Aria in Las Vegas. SAS Chief Technology Officer Bryan Harris dove into a few important topics including innovation inspired by human need, how SAS
In a world where MarTech complexity is skyrocketing, utilization has declined sharply and the integration of data and technology are a marketer’s biggest tech challenges, CMOs are under pressure to prove marketing ROI. However, the combination of SAS and the Snowflake Data Cloud presents a value proposition that is hard
Cloud computing and containerization are two technologies that directly impact a CIO's core responsibilities: delivering IT services efficiently and effectively for the business. Beyond their technical implications, these technologies represent a strategic shift toward meeting business needs for agility, scalability and faster innovation. Striking a balance between opportunities and
Customers are buzzing with stories of how SAS Viya has transformed how people work with AI, data and analytics. But where are these stories coming from? Users across various industries have shared their experiences, highlighting the impact SAS Viya has had on their productivity, decision making and overall work experience.
Adopting analytics and AI in the public sector is changing how governments make decisions. Technology improves the efficiency and transparency of work processes, positively impacting service delivery to increasingly demanding citizens. However, many government organizations still need help fully embracing a data-driven culture. The Covid-19 pandemic is one of the
Cada vez mais as ferramentas de IA apoiam a tomada de decisão e ajudam na criação modelos que identificam tendências e padrões de comportamentos que, juntamente com regras de negócios, permitem que as empresas tomem decisões mais assertivas, seja qual for sua área de atuação. As análises mais avançadas incluem
¿Cómo pueden las marcas mantenerse al tanto de lo que están haciendo sus clientes? Informes como el ‘Deloitte’s Digital Media Trends 2023’ son cruciales. En él se pone de manifiesto las diferencias que hay entre generaciones, además de ofrecer una serie de consejos para medios de comunicación y marcas. Estas
Hackathons continue to serve as bustling hubs where creativity meets problem solving. Among them is the SAS Hackathon, where teams collaborate to find the best solutions to a business or humanitarian challenge using SAS tools. During SAS Innovate in Las Vegas, participants can join the SAS Hackathon boot camps for
