The role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) is interesting. It’s a relatively new role—and there is also relatively little consensus about the job description. In some organisations, the COO is the de facto deputy CEO. They have their fingers in most pies, from operational to strategic initiatives. In others, the
Joseph Castle offers some important considerations that will help you when building and working in an OSS community.
Leonid Batkhan reveals programming technique to build adaptive SAS programs to facilitate transition between various environments for a smoother SDLC.
In my previous blog Programmatically export a Visual Analytics report to PDF - SAS Users, I use the SAS Visual Analytics SDK to export a report to PDF, which is quite simple if we have basic knowledge with JavaScript programming. It works for both the latest version of SAS Viya
In the modern world, hyperautomation is a way to speed up the development and launch of new digital products and processes – but how exactly can this be done? Throughout part 1 and part 2 of this blog series, we’ve been looking at what hyperautomation is and what it looks
Leonid Batkhan shows you how to write Windows batch scripts that allow for conditional execution and effective job scheduling.
Students have returned to school and another year of education is underway. For some of them, though, the learning didn't stop over the summer. This dose of fun STEM education didn't require a classroom – just an iPad, a Sphero robot and the SAS® CodeSnaps app. Students work together to
The IEEE Visual Analytics Science and Technology (VAST) Challenge provides a great opportunity to validate our software against real-world scenarios using complex data sets. Not only do we learn from these projects, but we also send feedback to our development teams to further improve product capabilities for customers.
Maybe you’re a SAS®9 programmer in the insurance industry who stores her analytics projects in a local desktop folder, or in a Git library. Or maybe you’re a data scientist who specializes in aviation forecasting and loves the no-code environment of SAS® Viya®. Or maybe you’re a Python devotee at
Welcome to the continuation of my series Getting Started with Python Integration to SAS Viya. In previous posts, I discussed how to connect to the CAS server, how to execute CAS actions, and how to filter CAS tables. Now it's time to focus on creating calculated columns on a CAS table. Load and explore
SAS is pleased to announce a new ModelOps certification. Recognizing the growing need in this emerging area, this new credential will help create a standard of knowledge within the area of ModelOps.
Curious about what it’s like to work at SAS? You’re in the right place. Our people are always asking “What if?” and pushing the boundaries of innovation, and their curiosity is at the core of our company. Today, Vrushali Sawant, a Data Scientist in our Data Ethics Practice, is sharing
Data is crucial for the development of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. However, the rapid availability of data is a challenge due to increasingly strict privacy regulations. A possible solution is to use synthetic data. Gartner predicts by 2024 that 60% of the data used to develop AI and analytics applications
Insurers are bracing for serious change as customer journeys continue to transform. IDC FutureScape predicts that by 2024, 50 percent of all policies of non-life and life insurers will be sold through a fully automated personalized insurance engine and client-guided customer journeys, creating stronger brand loyalty. A progressively more complex
Welcome to the seventh installment in my series Getting Started with Python Integration to SAS Viya. In previous posts, I discussed how to connect to the CAS server, how to execute CAS actions, and how to work with the results. Now it's time to learn how to filter CAS tables. Load and explore data
SAS ViyaではCData JDBC Driverを使って下記のソーシャルメディア・ファイルストレージサービスにシームレスにかつ、素早く連結できます。 ・Facebook ・Google Analytics ・Google Drive ・Microsoft OneDrive ・Odata ・Twitter ・YouTube Analytics 本日はCData JDBCドライバーを使ってTwitterと連携し、「天気」に関するツイートを取得してみたいと思います。順番通り説明しますので、最後までお読みいただき、皆さんも是非ご活用ください。 1. Twitter API利用申請 Twitter Developer PlatformにてTwitter APIの利用申請を行います。申請にあたり、名前と住んでいる地域、利用目的などの情報を提供する必要がありますので、事前に用意しておいてください。また、利用申請の承認はTwitter側で数日かかる場合がありますのでご了承ください。 Twitter APIの利用申請が終わったら、申請完了のメールが届きます。 また、申請の検討が終わり、Twitter APIが利用できる状態になりましたら、「Account Application Approved」というメールが届きます。 2. CData Twitter JDBC Driverインストール インストールにはSASの契約とは別途、CData社との契約が必要ですが、30日間トライアルで使うことも可能ですので、ご紹介します。 まず、CData Twitter JDBC Driverインストールページにアクセスします。 次に、Downloadクリックします。 Download Trialをクリックします。 適切なOSを選択してDownloadをクリックします。今回はWindowsを選択しました。 ダウンロードされたTwitterJDBCDriver.exeファイルを開き、画面に表示されるステップに従ってインストールを完了します。 3. Connection String生成
The Proc Python procedure, Python code editor & Python code step facilitate low-code analytics calling Python and SAS from a common interface. Data scientists also appreciate the connection to Python & R through the Model Studio Open-source Code node. Older methods of interaction include the swat and sas_kernel packages running on Python clients.
Students at North Carolina State University completed design projects yielding striking visuals, purpose and functionality without unethical design characteristics. If you were to design the ultimate vacation home, you would most certainly consider options and features that speak to your individual preferences and style. It turns out that same inclination
Just getting started with this series? Make sure to explore Part 1 and Part 2. There are different ways you can use these two tools to accelerate model building, deployment and monitoring. Figure 1 summarizes best practices for conducting ModelOps using SAS Model Manager and Azure Machine Learning. Best practice
Creating an inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and be their authentic selves is part of SAS’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy. Our Employee Inclusion Groups (EIGs) are key to fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. But what exactly do these groups do? Today, meet the Black
In the second of two Q&As with R&D colleagues, SAS' Udo Sglavo provides a window into how we approach drug-development challenges with machine learning.
Just getting started with this series? Make sure to read part 1: How ModelOps addresses your biggest Machine Learning challenges. SAS and Microsoft make it easier for companies to address the challenges of machine learning model deployment, monitoring and governance. Specifically, SAS and Microsoft have built integrations between SAS® Model
A note from Udo Sglavo: At SAS, what we deliver to our customers is a product of creative minds thinking differently, challenging the norm, taking risks, and learning from trial and error (The greatest teacher, failure is). For the return of World Creativity & Innovation Week, we want to share
Editors note: This is the first in a series of articles. According to the Global McKinsey Survey on the State of AI in 2021, the adoption of AI is continuing to grow at an unprecedented rate. Fifty-six percent of all respondents reported AI adoption – including machine learning (ML) –
Wes was ready for a change. “I wasn’t happy in my previous role, and decided to embark on a job search. I came across the role at SAS on LinkedIn and immediately applied,” Wes recounts. “The position was perfectly aligned to my career goals and aspirations – it almost felt
During the SAS Hackathon, teams and mentors collaborate to find solutions to specific challenges. The hackathon is a win-win situation for all participants, from idea generation to the development of new technologies or solutions. The SAS Hackathon encourages developers to collaborate on practical ideas and offers employees the chance to
I have just completed an MSc in artificial intelligence and have been reflecting on my key takeaways from this experience. Study and learning like that is intrinsically interesting. And all the more so when everyone around you talks about analytics and artificial intelligence. Many would argue that it is worth
Veteran SAS user Leonid Batkhan introduces you to open-source SASjs framework.
With containers, you can build once, run anywhere – no worries about underlying dependencies.
Talking to others about our health isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to cancer. However, many cancer survivors take comfort in sharing their stories and hearing the stories of others. “Every cancer story is unique, just like every cancer is unique” says Elizabeth Creech, Digital Marketing Manager at SAS.
