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Throughout history, the ambition of technological advancement has always been driven by the pursuit of human prosperity. But with AI, we are approaching a pivotal gut check to live up to this promise for the next generation. In my role as CTO at SAS, I talk with a lot of
Responsible innovation is more than a framework. It’s the discipline of building technology that earns trust. As AI becomes more capable and deeply embedded in business workflows, organizations must ensure that every decision, design choice, and workflow supports accountability, transparency and human-centered outcomes. The Responsible Innovator Spotlight is a new
As the COO at SAS, a lifetime golfer and a longtime resident of North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, it’s easy to single out one event every year that I take particular pride in: the SAS Championship. This year’s tournament marked the 25th edition of the PGA TOUR Champions event that
As we reach the 25th playing of SAS Championship, we decided to take a more recent lens by revisiting the last five years of play and performance data to explore how shot-by-shot analysis can reveal how each hole offers opportunity or trouble. From bogeys and bunkers to eagles and extraordinary
Reinforcement learning is a framework that allows AI systems to learn from experience and make decisions in dynamic environments. One way to explore its potential is by training an AI agent to play a video game in real time. This controlled environment demonstrates principles that apply to everyday business challenges.
At SAS Innovate, attendees saw something they might not have expected. Amongst conversations about data, AI and enterprise transformation, they found themselves doing basketball drills. Real ones. With former Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony at the center. Powered by SAS technology. And created by an unconventional duo of R&D and
Recently, I was in London for SAS Innovate on Tour, where I talked to customers, partners and tech enthusiasts about how SAS can help you be more productive with data and AI technology. The event was incredible, but it was the venue that truly blew me away. Kings Place, located
Empathy, courage and the power of vulnerability are the source code we need for the changing future of work. With more than 23 million views of her 2010 “Power of Vulnerability” TED Talk, six number-one New York Times bestselling books, two award-winning podcasts (Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead) and
Energy was high as SAS Innovate brought a late show-style main stage session to life with The Late (Afternoon) Show, where Chief Technology Officer Bryan Harris and others were joined by Fresh Prince of Bel-Air duo Alfonso Ribeiro and DJ Jazzy Jeff. DJ Jazzy Jeff set the tone with throwback
For the 12th annual SAS NC State College of Design project, students used generative AI within B2B products in varying industries. The annual NC State Design Day came back for its 12th year. Like many years before, the future designers brought their "A game" to SAS world headquarters, showcasing innovative
Sea turtles face growing threats from climate change, pollution and habitat loss – making innovative conservation efforts more urgent than ever. But there's a powerful ally in their corner: AI. We’re pretty familiar with sea turtles here at SAS. But, for those who need a refresher, SAS has been collaborating with
What happens when you combine curiosity, chopsticks and a wobbly Jenga tower? You get a fun (and slightly nerve-wracking) way to talk about SAS Innovate. We wanted to hear how some of our colleagues are contributing to this year’s big event, but we didn’t want to just ask them the
Navigating the interpretability paradox of autonomous AI: Can we maintain trust and transparency without sacrificing performance? AI has rapidly evolved from simple, rule-based systems into sophisticated autonomous agents capable of making decisions without direct human oversight. These advanced systems, known as "agentic AI," go beyond basic automation to independently sense
En el vertiginoso mundo de la analítica, la teoría es fundamental, pero la experiencia práctica es la que realmente marca la diferencia. En SAS, lo sabemos bien. Por eso, hemos forjado una alianza estratégica con la Universidad Carlos III de Madrid para impulsar el talento emergente, brindándoles la oportunidad de
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year – I'm a Halloween enthusiast. It’s a time for spine-tingling thrills, haunted tales and lots of candy corn. But there’s one fear lurking in the shadows that sends shivers down the spines of data scientists, IT leaders and executives alike,
Witnessing future golfers in action is a rare treat and that's exactly what the SAS HBCU Invitational offers. However, the event is about more than just golf. This year, student-athletes also participated in the third edition of the SAS HBCU Career Day, a key feature of the SAS Championship. The
“We remember when doing something worthwhile meant making a move, taking a stand and living, learning, fighting toward a dream.” This quote from Danny Rosin captures the mindset that every business leader – whether running a small business, startup or midsize organization – needs to embrace. Rosin’s journey is a
Personalization has become the cornerstone of the customer journey. It’s the difference between a one-size-fits-all approach and a tailored experience that resonates on a personal level. These three organizations are mastering the art of delivering exceptional customer experiences with SAS® Customer Intelligence 360. The Nature Conservancy: Improving donor communications The
One core tenet of the annual SAS Hackathon is that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, including our skilled partner network. This isn’t your grandparents’ hackathon – our monthlong, fully digital hack challenges teams from around the globe to solve real-world problems with innovative solutions they create on SAS®
Good educators are more than a source of knowledge; they inspire, innovate and continuously adapt to provide their students with the best learning experiences. They embrace new technologies, foster critical thinking and prepare students for future challenges. Recognizing their importance, SAS recently honored educators at SAS Innovate 2024. This year’s
Presentation skills are an often-overlooked tool in the data scientist's box, and there's nothing like a room full of police to drive home the message that not everyone is a data geek. Police officers have a more visceral job than data scientists. Formulae, algorithms and methodologies aren't relevant to their
SAS CMO Jennifer Chase and a panel of chief marketing officers offer insights on how they’re weaving AI into the business at American Marketing Association event Recent Salesforce research highlights a fact that didn’t seem to surprise the full-house audience at an American Marketing Association Annual CMO panel at SAS
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
SAS and our vibrant partner network collaborate to help our customers address their toughest challenges with the power of data and AI. With partners around the globe and across industries, the SAS® Partner Program combines cutting-edge SAS software with our partners’ expertise and industry knowledge to meet customers’ unique business
The ancients’ practice of publicizing set-in-stone personal records would run anathema to modern data privacy laws. These days, in lieu of using contemporary personally identifiable records, I anonymized a 4,000-year-old tax record from ancient Babylon to describe three principles for effective data anonymization at scale: Embracing rare attributes: values and
SAS inventors recently gathered to celebrate the 2023 patent honorees. The dinner event marked 20 years of the annual celebration and featured photos and memories from years past. SAS Senior Principal Patent Counsel Dwight Thompson offered opening remarks at The Umstead Hotel banquet in Cary, which he said was designed
Original thinker, effective teacher, advocate for underdogs: These are just a few of the ways SAS Innovate featured speaker Adam Grant has been described. Add to that corporate culture expert and #1 New York Times bestselling author – most recently for Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. SAS
As SAS Chief Technology Officer, Bryan Harris has plenty of day-to-day issues that create a hotbed of worries: keeping pace with innovation, finding and retaining top talent, technical debt, delivering on time and making sure SAS technology is ready to meet the needs of an ever-changing business landscape. So, the
You’ve seen the agenda. You’ve perused the keynotes. You’re ready for SAS Innovate! But what if you’re not going to Vegas? No problem! Hear from our host, Dominique Weatherspoon, what she's excited to see on stage at SAS Innovate 2024 and how you can watch. For those not at SAS, the
Careers in risk management can be rewarding. The disciplines are key to a broad range of industries. Risk management teases the analytical side of the brain and there is a clear line of contribution between the work and the organization's performance. Careers in risk management are also shrouded in mystery
