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Rainer SterneckerSeptember 4, 2017 0

Bei DS-GVO „Auf-Sicht“-Fahren? Besser nicht!

Die EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung kommt näher – ausweichen oder draufhalten? In den letzten Wochen hatte ich die tolle Gelegenheit mit zahlreichen Kunden und Partnern über die neue EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DS-GVO) zu sprechen. Die Meinungen und Erwartungen sind dabei wirklich außerordentlich breit gefächert. Das ist nicht weiter verwunderlich, denn das Thema hat zuletzt stark an

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Robert AllisonSeptember 1, 2017 0

Where do modern day pirates attack?

International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sept 19 ... which always gets me thinking and wondering about modern-day pirates. Most movies usually focus on pirates from the Golden Age of piracy (a couple hundred years ago), when pirates typically stole ships and booty (treasure). But modern day pirates usually board

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Government | Travel

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Robert AllisonAugust 15, 2017 0

Tracking floods and droughts in Jordan Lake, NC

If you know me, you probably know that I spend a lot of time on the water. I like speed paddling (dragon boat, outrigger canoe, surfski, and racing SUP), and I also have a big pontoon boat at Jordan Lake where I try to go fishing at least once a

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Analytics | Work & Life at SAS

Trent SmithAugust 15, 2017 0

Helping military veterans transition to civilian life, pursue analytics careers

Veterans transitioning back to civilian life face a number of challenges, many of which involve working in a non-military environment. The Honor Foundation helps Navy SEALs and other current and transitioning members of the U.S. Special Operations community enter civilian life. Last week, a group of former special operators visited several

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Education | Government

Analytics | Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Robert AllisonAugust 14, 2017 0

How far are you from North Korea?

With North Korea's growing missile capabilities in the news lately, I thought it would be interesting to create a map showing how far (or close) they are from other parts of the world. I first did a few searches on the Web, to see what maps are already out there.

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Analytics | Data for Good

Marie LowmanAugust 10, 2017 0

Battling the government budget crisis with analytics

The State of Illinois faces an unprecedented budget crisis, with more than $15 billion in unpaid bills. While experts will argue over the exact causes of states' financial struggles, many are pointing to the problem of state leaders avoiding long-term budgetary problems for short-term fixes. Illinois is not alone in

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Advanced Analytics | Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Robert AllisonAugust 10, 2017 0

So, 27 US states are farther north than Canada, eh?

With all the recent talk about some people wanting to move from the US to Canada, I got to wondering how cold, and how far north Canada is. And after a few Google searches, I was surprised to learn that 27 US states are actually farther north than the southernmost point

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Government | Travel

Analytics | Data for Good | Fraud & Security Intelligence

Marie LowmanAugust 1, 2017 0

Where the federal government can find $450 billion

Did you pay your taxes? From stiff penalties to even jail time, the federal government provides plenty of incentive for citizens to pay, but each year nearly one in five Americans do not pay on time. This leads to a more than $450 billion gap in unpaid taxes, creating a

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Analytics | Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Robert AllisonJuly 27, 2017 0

Which states rely the most on federal funds?

I recently saw an interesting PEW study showing the percent of each state's revenue that came from federal funds. They had some pretty nice graphs ... but just like jell-o, there's always room for more graphs, eh! Let's start with the map. Their map had an informative title, a reasonable gradient

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Analytics | Data for Good

Marie LowmanJuly 25, 2017 0

SAS guidebook empowers government agencies to use analytics for good

Too much to do and not enough time to do it. That's a common refrain in government, but an important one because of the critical role government plays in the lives of so many. In a new book from SAS, A Practical Guide to Analytics for Governments: Using Big Data

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Robert AllisonJuly 25, 2017 0

23 MSAs account for 1/2 of US GDP!

When it comes to economic activity, a handful of the largest metropolitan areas in the US account for lion's share. In 2013, the top 23 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) accounted for 50% of the total US Gross Domestic Product (GDP). I recently came across a map created by Alexandr Trubetskoy

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Robert AllisonJuly 20, 2017 0

Risks to US employment - automation and offshoring

Employment - that's been a hot topic here in the US lately. Many of the manufacturing jobs we had in past decades are gone now, and it would be great if there was a crystal ball to predict which jobs might be at risk of disappearing in the future. The

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Government | Manufacturing

Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence

Jen DunhamJuly 19, 2017 0

Overlooked crime of government procurement fraud

Procurement fraud, often a form of internal fraud, is common fraud’s black sheep of the family...whispered about at gatherings or ignored in hopes that it will simply go away. No one wants to shine a questioning light onto trusted employees or imply wrongdoing within our purchasing departments, but the fact

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Analytics | Data Management | Fraud & Security Intelligence

Jeanne (Hyunjin) ByunJuly 18, 2017 0

분석, 전 세계 마약 범죄 네트워크를 무너뜨릴 수 있는 힘

최근 양귀비 불법 재배와 연예인 마약 사건이 잇달아 발생하면서 국내에서는 멀게 느껴졌던 마약 범죄에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있습니다. 실제 관세청은 올해 상반기 마약 밀수가 전년 대비 2.6배 증가했으며, 밀수된 마약의 종류까지 다양해졌다고 발표했는데요. 국가는 이처럼 급증하는 마약 밀수를 차단하기 위해 조사 인력과 장비를 확충하고, 검색 기법을 적극 개발하겠다고 밝혔습니다. 이미

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Analytics | Students & Educators

Katrina MillerJuly 17, 2017 0

Lessons learned from Bill Sanders, a pioneer in teacher effectiveness

In May, the New York Times published an article “The Little Known Statistician Who Taught Us to Measure Teachers” which profiled the life of Dr. Bill Sanders. The author reflected on Dr. Sanders’ life and work improving education for all students. For those of us in education, Dr. Sanders’ work

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Education | Government

Analytics | Data for Good | Data Visualization

Robert AllisonJuly 11, 2017 0

U.S. CO2 emissions are on the decline!

Carbon Dioxide ... CO2. Humans breathe out 2.3 pounds of it per day. It's also produced when we burn organic materials & fossil fuels (such as coal, oil, and natural gas). Plants use it for photosynthesis, which in turn produces oxygen. It is also a greenhouse gas, which many claim

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Energy & Utilities | Government | Manufacturing

Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence

July 10, 2017 0

Detecte fraudes y prevenga pagos inadecuados en gobierno con Analítica

Contrario a lo que se podría pensar, el dinero público es finito. Y cuando los recursos y los presupuestos son limitados, se debe asegurar que éstos se destinen a los servicios que requieren los ciudadanos. De ahí que sea sumamente importante prevenir el fraude, los errores y el abuso que

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Analytics | Students & Educators

Jennifer BellJuly 7, 2017 0

Equity in education: Rural teaching opened my eyes to district disparities

Two of my colleagues have shared their experiences as a statistic and a child who could have been left behind. I too have my own story that helped drive my passion. All of us define equity in different ways. Equity is a concept that is hard to define, and we

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Education | Government

Analytics | Data for Good

101st Airborne "Easy" Company foxholes outside of Foy, Belgium

Steve BennettJune 26, 2017 0

The analytics of evil

The role of analytics in combating terrorism Earlier this spring, I found myself walking through a quiet and peaceful grove of spruce trees south of the small hamlet of Foy outside of Bastogne, Belgium. On travel in Europe, I happened to have some extra time before heading to London. I

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Analytics

Peter SnellingJune 26, 2017 0

Supporting the vision of a more global post-Brexit Britain

The new government’s vision of Brexit is to make the UK a more international, more outward looking nation. One whose future success and status in on the world stage will be dictated by the ability to attract investment and finance, and to drive trade with existing and new partners. Yet

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Analytics

Paula Henderson

Paula HendersonJune 23, 2017 0

SAS analytics for governments book empowers leaders to use data for good

A new book from SAS guides public sector leaders in the use of data to address a wide range of state and local government challenges. Each chapter deals with critical issues facing our country, including the opioid epidemic, child abuse, spiraling health care costs, prison overcrowding, education reform, rampant fraud and the

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Analytics

Peter SnellingJune 19, 2017 0

Why our future prosperity demands smart borders

Following the UK General Election result where no political party secured a clear majority ahead of the Brexit negotiations, it’s fair to say there’s lots of uncertainty facing the UK government right now. This, and the more outward looking post-Brexit era we're facing, are just two reasons why I believe

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two politicians walking in government building

Trent SmithJune 16, 2017 0

How analytics and open source can improve government agility

It has been almost a year since then-U.S. CIO Tony Scott introduced the federal open source policy that called for agencies to share federally-developed software source code. The policy, more than anything, aimed to make agencies more agile. Instead of redeveloping the same programs the open source policy would allow

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Robert AllisonJune 15, 2017 0

Map: Median age by country

If countries have a similar median age, does that mean they are also similar in other ways? My best guess at an answer is - probably. Perhaps if we plot the data on a map, we'll be able to see the answer more clearly. I first started thinking about this

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Government | Health Care

Analytics

Sandra Hernandez

Sandra HernandezJune 14, 2017 0

Experimente las nuevas posibilidades: Precisión al ver con claridad

Ya no se trata de imaginar cosas. Cada día las empresas enfrentan miles de desafíos. Desde decisiones de negocio hasta procesos operativos, pasando por la manera de relacionarse con sus clientes o de preparar los informes de cumplimientos regulatorios o cuidarse de los ataques o fraudes. No son escenarios que

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Analytics

Miriam AudeloJune 14, 2017 0

SAS Visual Investigator, aliado estratégico para el sector Gobierno

El fraude y los delitos financieros cuestan a los gobiernos millones de dólares al año. Las agencias gubernamentales tienen que buscar más allá de los enfoques tradicionales para combatir estos crímenes cada vez más complejos y comunes. En este sentido y en beneficio de las entidades gubernamentales, la tecnología analítica

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Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Robert AllisonJune 14, 2017 0

Bilingual job opportunities in the U.S.

When I was in college, I lived in the Alexander dorm, where each room had an American student and an International student. I learned a lot about the rest of the world, and I also heard a lot of different languages being spoken. I'm really impressed when I hear people

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Communications | Education | Government | Travel

Advanced Analytics | Analytics

David DowningJune 7, 2017 0

From government digitalisation to wholesale transformation

In a world that never stands still, especially in the post-Brexit whirlwind the UK will soon be entering, it’s imperative that government is agile and responsive. More importantly, how can this capability be arrived at without breaking the bank? The UK Government recently released its Transformation Strategy 2017 to 2020.

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Analytics | Students & Educators

Nadja YoungJune 6, 2017 0

Equity in education: Devoted teachers challenged me to succeed

Two colleagues and I, all former educators, have dealt with education equity gaps both as children and professionally. This is the second post in a series about our experiences. I encourage you to read the first entry, Equity in education: I was a statistic. Many people think of education equity

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Education | Government

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Robert AllisonJune 2, 2017 0

How to 'stack the deck' for a better graph!

To stack the deck means to cheat or to fix something so a desired outcome is achieved. This term originated in card games, but can also be applied to other things. And here, I apply it (both metaphorically and literally) to creating a better graph! I recently saw the following

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Government | Manufacturing

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