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Analytics | Data for Good

Evan MarkfieldMay 1, 2023 0

Visualizing new ways to protect sharks with data and analytics

Where do hammerhead sharks go at night? And perhaps more importantly, why? That's what Research Scientist and Professor Alex Hearn of the Galapagos Science Center hoped that a team of SAS analytics volunteers would be able to answer by analyzing data he's collected over nearly two decades. The project is

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Analytics | Learn SAS | Students & Educators | Work & Life at SAS

Ariane Liger-Belair

Ariane Liger-BelairApril 11, 2023 0

SAS Spring Campus – une transition en douceur vers la vie professionnelle

Vous vous rappelez ce premier jour du reste de votre vie professionnelle ? Vous avez fini les cours, les examens, ces années d’organisation libre. Tout d’un coup, vous devez intégrer une entreprise. Comprendre le fonctionnement du monde corporate, avec toutes ses particularités. Cela peut être source d’angoisse – et c’est la

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English | French

Analytics | Machine Learning

Olivia OjedaMarch 21, 2023 0

How agriculture scientists are using machine learning to farm efficiently

Today, more than half of the world’s habitable land is used for agriculture. It fuels the economy, a large portion of the supply chain and, most importantly, people. With an ever-growing population, it is crucial to work with crops efficiently. A critical factor in growing crops is knowing the condition

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics

Nicholas Quirke

Nicholas QuirkeMarch 20, 2023 0

How STEM graduates are enhancing financial crime detection in the banking industry

With an industry skills gap upon us, an estimated 85% of Fortune 500 organisations are still looking for talent today. SAS remains committed to helping university students with SAS® skills gain work placement with SAS customers today – as they’ve done for over a decade. Westpac is Australia’s first bank

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Artificial Intelligence | Data Management | Innovation

Olivia OjedaMarch 8, 2023 0

How women are revolutionizing fashion with AI

Women are trailblazing new ideas across industries, countries and cultures every day. This International Women’s Day, take a minute to read some innovative SAS Hackathon highlights for this upcoming year and from the past. You'll also learn about some incredible women and see what amazing innovations lie ahead. AI

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Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Olivia OjedaFebruary 17, 2023 0

Giving hope for lung disease sufferers

Dake IT uses augmented intelligence to build models for disease identification to help radiologists analyze scanned images. Medical imaging, such as x-rays and ultrasounds, is widely used across the medical community. From dentists and surgeons to oncologists, physicians everywhere rely on imaging to aid in diagnosing diseases, monitoring the spreading

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good | Learn SAS | Students & Educators

Ricardo Galante

Ricardo GalanteFebruary 16, 2023 0

História do SAS LAB na Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa

Origem e benefícios do Laboratório Científico criado pelo SAS, na Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa. No final do ano passado, o SAS Portugal anunciou a criação de um laboratório científico - designado SAS-FCUL Lab - na FCUL - Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, com o objetivo

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Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Olivia OjedaFebruary 13, 2023 0

Correlating data to better identify neurodiversity

Using machine learning to correlate factors and characteristics that appear gradually during childhood in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in support to identify others at risk. How prevalent is ASD? Well, it depends on who you ask, but it’s generally accepted that 1-2.3% of children have been diagnosed. And

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Analytics | Data for Good

Nicholas Quirke

Nicholas QuirkeDecember 14, 2022 0

How the power of curiosity unlocks a career in analytics

For some, knowing what you want to do for a job comes very early in life. These people define their purpose and that calling crystallizes in their formative years during schooling and the pathway from education into the workforce feels linear. For many others, finding what they want to do

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Analytics

Caslee SimsDecember 8, 2022 0

Remaining resilient: Our 2023 analytics predictions

In 2022, the world adjusted to and worked to recover from a global pandemic and international conflict that displaced millions of families. Energy costs increased sharply and supply chain issues and other disruptions persisted. This contributed to the highest global inflation rate in decades, prompting a domino effect across economies.

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Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence | Risk Management

Cindy TurnerDecember 6, 2022 0

3 reasons to be cautious with crypto

Get educated about cryptocurrency to inform your decisions in this evolving space.

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Banking | Government

Customer Intelligence | Work & Life at SAS

How transformation is shifting the COO’s role towards innovation

Juan MonteroNovember 16, 2022 0

How transformation is shifting the COO’s role towards innovation

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

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data for Good

Nicholas Quirke

Nicholas QuirkeNovember 1, 2022 0

How students are using analytics to address poverty

For many countries, their plan for the future focuses on a transition to a smart jobs economy. And for many organisations, the key to thriving in an innovative jobs economy centres on bringing talented individuals—with a particular focus on technology—and connecting them with roles that best utilise their talents. Talent

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Analytics | SAS Events

Josh MorganOctober 26, 2022 0

Talking mental health, analytics and whole person care with Mayim Bialik

Question: This neuroscientist and SAS Explore host is known for appearing on "Blossom," "The Big Bang Theory" and "Jeopardy." Answer: Who is Mayim Bialik, Ph.D.? Today, instead of Bialik quizzing us, I got to be the lucky one to quiz her on some of her favorite topics, like mental health,

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Analytics | SAS Events

Caslee SimsOctober 20, 2022 0

How curiosity is perfecting Texas-style barbecue: An interview with Ruben Santana

Queens, New York native Ruben Santana is the owner and pit master of Bark Barbecue, a central Texas style and Dominican Republic influenced barbecue pop-up. Santana's DR roots and love for the art and soul of central Texas style barbecue have left many of his customer's hearts and bellies full. Bark

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics

Lori DownenSeptember 29, 2022 0

Statistically savvy graduates sought by leading health organizations

Crises like the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the demand for public health experts who possess advanced analytics skills. After all, data – when properly collected, analyzed and understood – has immense power to inform decision-making. And in areas like public health, informed decision making can save lives. Azhar Nizam has

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Analytics | Data Management

Beth Satterfield

Beth SatterfieldSeptember 14, 2022 0

Can we wage war against opioids with data and analytics?

Dedicated people, funding and data analytics can join forces to battle the opioid epidemic.

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Marketing | Work & Life at SAS

Jenn ChaseMay 17, 2022 0

Want to make your marketing team more inclusive? Try this

The business case for diversity and inclusion is clear. Research has shown that diverse organizations are more profitable, more innovative and more desirable to employees. So how do we as marketers contribute to making our organizations inclusive? I believe that we must start by cultivating curiosity. Curiosity fuels diversity and inclusion Curiosity

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SAS Events

Olivia OjedaMarch 1, 2022 0

The power of curiosity: 7 ways women are transforming the world

One of the driving forces of curiosity is diversity. As we approach International Women’s Day, we would like to highlight some of the women whose curiosity has been making big waves throughout the world. Look through each of these stories to see just how strong, curious and incredible women can

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Analytics

Caslee SimsDecember 6, 2021 0

Preparing for the next disruption: our 2022 analytics predictions

We made bold predictions a year ago about what 2021 would bring. We’re bold enough to do it again for 2022. The pandemic disrupted traditional ways of life in 2021. Remote learning and working became the norm for many. Telehealth took off, and IT modernization accelerated in every industry. 2021

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Analytics | Marketing

Caslee SimsOctober 4, 2021 0

Brand marketing tips for everyone – not just marketers

“You have to have a left and right-brained approach to marketing. It’s important to leverage data, but you also have to spark creativity and inspiration so you can appeal to the head and heart of your customers.” - Jenn Chase, SAS EVP and CMO The marketing landscape continues to change. Whether

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