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Sound has a long history as a healing modality. In ancient Greece there is documentation that it was used for mental health and other cultures such as Tibet and Australia have used sound healing instruments for over 40,000 years. Sound therapy, which it is often called today, uses varied musical instruments
At SAS, we take a passionate stance in shaping the future of tech leaders. In 2023, we introduced the SAS HBCU+ Fellows Program, inviting faculty from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Primarily Black Institutions (PBIs) to gain hands-on experience with SAS and pass on this knowledge to their
Some hearts are famous. For example, there is the "Heart of Gold" (Neil Young), the "Heart of Glass" (Blondie), and the Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad). But have you heard of the "Heart of Ellipses"? No? Well, in 2023, Ted Conway published an amusingly titled article, "Total Ellipse of the
As nations gear up to transition to more intelligent job prospects, organisations seek to excel in pioneering job markets, particularly in the technology sector. Recognising and harnessing the talents of students is crucial for this to succeed. This means providing the right education, hands-on training, and mentorship from academic and
In 1990 I was a couple of years out of college, trying to support myself with multiple jobs, and navigating a relationship with a partner who could best be described as “non-committal”. I was also working in a domestic violence shelter and observing how often fear of being alone and
Large language models (LLMs) are at the forefront of today’s AI, not merely as technological marvels but as transformative agents reshaping how businesses innovate, operate and deliver value. Think of them as the wizards of words, capable of understanding language and transforming it in ways that benefit organizations. However, as
2023 was a momentous year for Technical Support! I wanted to share some of our achievements with you that demonstrate our commitment to providing you with excellent customer support. Customer Portal By far our biggest accomplishment was the launch of the new customer portal. To achieve this, Technical Support worked
This article looks at a geometric method for estimating the center of a multivariate point cloud. The method is known as convex-hull peeling. In two-dimensions, you can perform convex-hull peeling in SAS 9 by using the CVEXHULL function in SAS IML software. For higher dimensions, you can use the CONVEXHULL
Retailers face unprecedented challenges with supply chain volatility, inflation, oil price fluctuations, labor shortages and geopolitical activities, making it difficult to plan across the organization. With retail evolving, coupled with persistent supply chain issues, this adds complexity to anticipating and planning for shifts in consumer demand. The emergence of an
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a set of standards and best practices within their AI Risk Management Framework for building responsible AI systems. NIST sits under the U.S. Department of Commerce and their mission is to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness. NIST offers a portfolio
A SAS programmer wanted to find the name of the variable for each row that contains the largest value. This task is useful for wide data sets in which each observation has several variables that are measured on the same scale. For example, each observation in the data might represent
Transitioning from SAS9 to SAS Viya can be uncertain for SAS programmers. Whether your organization is making the move and you’re curious about your current SAS analytical workflows, or you're contemplating moving to SAS Viya and concerned about its impact on your SAS expertise and programs. The hesitation is understandable.
Let me ask: did you believe Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg really boasted about the company’s power in a 2019 video, saying, “Imagine this for a second: One man, with total control of billions of people’s stolen data, all their secrets, their lives, their futures.” The video of Zuckerberg purportedly saying
In the digital age, the adage "knowledge is power" has evolved into "data is power." It reflects the immense value of high-quality data and a strategic approach to data management. At the heart of any successful modern enterprise lies a robust data strategy coupled with stringent data quality standards. For
Organizations continuously search for innovative ways to optimize their operations and elevate efficiency. One promising frontier is the integration of digital twins for predictive maintenance. However, the true potential of this technology often remains untapped, with many organizations settling for what can be described as “digital shadows.” In this exploration,