Although large language models (LLMs) dominated the spotlight in 2024, SAS' David Weik sheds light on other exciting developments that have largely flown under the radar. He explores what makes transformers so unique.
Imagine a world where data doesn’t just sit in spreadsheets but drives smarter decisions and sparks innovation. Across the globe, companies are tapping into advanced forecasting and analytics to make this a reality. From rethinking forecasting as a global materials science leader to refining processes in the transportation sector, these
Reading McKinsey's article How Banks Can Supercharge Technology Speed and Productivity, released around the same time as SAS' From Data to Decision: Increasing AI Productivity with SAS® Viya®, sparked an epiphany for me. My last job before entering the technology industry was as a product manager at a super-regional bank.
Find out more about the importance and processes involved in model evaluation to become a more productive member of any analytical team
AI has been largely reactive for years: following human commands, assisting with tasks and providing insights based on predefined rules. But 2025 is shaping up to be the year of agentic AI, where AI agents exist to not just respond to human input but act independently. In the movie I, Robot, there's
Every programmer makes errors. Therefore, learning to debug a program is an important part of learning to program. Another skill is learning to decipher cryptic error messages, which can be as hard to interpret as hieroglyphs. One helpful skill is learning to navigate a "traceback" error. A traceback error message
Wouldn’t it be great if we could create a Python environment with only the packages and versions we need? Enter: virtual environments.
UK banks are under growing pressure to manage risks more effectively, whether from economic shifts, technological advances or geopolitical uncertainty. The Bank of England’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) sent a letter to the CEOs of UK deposit holders outlining its supervisory priorities for 2025. The letter sets expectations for stronger
Our eyes are a key sensory organ, allowing us to see and perceive the world around us. But, just like any other organ, they need proper care to stay healthy. In addition to regular eye exams and good hygiene, proper nutrition also plays a crucial role in maintaining vision and
As AI agents gain autonomy, who governs their actions? How do we ensure they align with human values, ethical standards, and legal frameworks? The urgency of governance for AI agents AI is no longer just a tool – it is becoming an actor in decision-making processes. From AI research assistants
Happy Pi Day! Every year on March 14th (written 3/14 in the US), people in the mathematical sciences celebrate "all things pi-related" because 3.14 is the three-decimal approximation to π ≈ 3.14159265358979.... The purpose of this day is to have fun, celebrate the importance of mathematics, and maybe learn a
This article provides a step-by-step guide on manually installing VS Code extensions when access to the online marketplace is restricted, including downloading .vsix files from GitHub and handling dependencies.
AI agents are the tech trend of the moment. It is promising to reshape industries, streamline operations, enhance customer experiences and drive smarter decision-making in ways we couldn’t have imagined just a few years ago. As businesses, leaders, and innovators, it’s vital to understand how these systems actually function, not
Where were you when the global banking crisis of 2008 hit? I was in banking – marketing, to be specific – and I supported our mortgage department. I vividly recall our bank’s chief risk officer repeatedly refusing to enter the adjustable-rate mortgage subprime lending business. Many banks were eating our
AI is reshaping insurance – from streamlining underwriting and fraud detection to fighting climate risk.
In today's digital age, marketing technology (MarTech) plays a crucial role in how businesses engage with their customers. However, the success of truly contextual customer engagement hinges on one fundamental principle: trust. Building and maintaining customer trust is essential for long-term business success, as it fosters loyalty and contributes to
AI and automation – often referred to as hyperautomation – are evolving rapidly with industry experts emphasizing their increasing ability to operate independently and make intelligent decisions. By combining powerful generative AI with business expertise, organizations can accelerate and streamline their processes like never before. I recently sat down with Mayank
The first-order autoregressive (AR(1)) correlation structure is important for applications in time series modeling and for repeated measures analysis. The AR(1) model provides a simple situations where measurements (on the same subject) that are closer in time are correlated more strongly than measurements recorded far apart. The AR(1) model uses
SAS' Simon Topp walks you through how to setup SAS Container Runtime Testbench to make operating and debugging your SAS Intelligent Decisioning decisions a breeze
SAS Viya Workbench integrates seamlessly with SAS Model Manager for SAS model deployment and monitoring.
AI is pushing the boundaries of innovation. Understanding how it works isn’t just for tech experts; it’s for everyone. Whether you have a basic understanding or are looking to sharpen your expertise, SAS has developed AI and machine learning courses to help you understand why AI matters. By combining practical,
As AI agents gain autonomy, the ability to make informed, strategic decisions – at scale – becomes mission-critical. AI has evolved rapidly. We started with rule-based automation and then moved to machine learning models. Then 2023 was the year of ChatGPT, and 2024 was the year of multi-modal AI. We’re now
Our circadian rhythms, the natural cycles that govern our sleep-wake patterns, are crucial for overall health. Not only do we feel more energetic when we sleep and wake at the right times for our bodies, but living in alignment with our 24-hour cycles has a big impact on our metabolic
Find out how SAS Tax Compliance for Sales Tax addresses the tax gap and helps agencies overcome their resource constraints through SAS technology, robust analytics, and process automation.
In a binomial regression model, the response variable is the proportion of successes for a given number of trials. In SAS regression procedures, you specify a binomial model by using the EVENTS/TRIALS syntax on the MODEL statement. Many analysts use the LOGISTIC or GENMOD procedures to fit binomial models. Visualizing
The world of data and AI is evolving at breakneck speed, with 2025 shaping into a year of breakthroughs and significant challenges. From AI model hallucinations to the role of synthetic data in innovation, industry leaders are grappling with complex issues that will shape the future of technology. I recently
The rise of digital banking, driven by tech-savvy consumers, has permanently transformed the financial services landscape. Both individuals and businesses now demand seamless, user-friendly experiences, to manage their finances effortlessly across multiple platforms. Generational shifts in expectations Younger generations, including Gen Z and Millennials, have distinct financial expectations compared to
SAS/STAT offers a principled treatment of missing data in a frequentist paradigm. SAS' Michael Senter reveals how with a few code tweaks, you can seamlessly transition to a Bayesian analysis.
Many people have an intuitive feel for residuals in least square models and know that the sum of squared residuals is a goodness-of-fit measure. Generalized linear regression models use a different but related idea, called deviance residuals. What are deviance residuals, and how can you compute them? Deviance residuals (and
Circadian rhythms are natural internal biological processes that regulate the sleep-wake cycle and repeat roughly every 24 hours. These rhythms are influenced throughout the day by external cues like light and environmental temperature. Syncing our biological functions with the diurnal, day-to-night, fluctuations of the natural world around us plays a
