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Overcoming obstacles: Empowering stories from women in tech
Women's voices are vital in technological development. Over the next few months, we will be highlighting women from diverse backgrounds as they share about their experiences in the tech industry. For the beginning of this series, we will focus on five women who were part of a panel at SAS
An exact formula for the sampling distribution of the correlation coefficient
I read a journal article in which a researcher used a formula for the probability density function (PDF) of the sample correlation coefficient. The formula was rather complicated, and presented with no citation, so I was curious to learn more. I found the distribution for the correlation coefficient in the
AI’s impact on fraud: A growing challenge for global banking
In 2024, fraud and financial crimes are rising in global banking due to an evolving economic environment and expanding technological capabilities that create new opportunities for fraudsters. In 2023, consumer-focused fraud increased, with attackers posing as energy firms, lottery companies and banks to extract sensitive information from unsuspecting victims. Inflationary pressure saw
Trying to make your business resilient? Here are 5 myths (and truths) about how resilience really works
If your organization aims for longevity, resilience is a muscle you want to build. The 5 Resiliency Rules: Speed and agility Data culture and literacy Curiosity Innovation Equity and responsibility I know resilience has been a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason – it can make or
Sound Healing with Binaural Beats
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
Passion in practice: How SAS HBCU+ Fellows are shaping future tech leaders
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
The elliptical heart
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
Enhancing Australian home loans: Cultivating future analytics professionals with SAS Viya
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
Successfully Single: Being whole in and out of relationships
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
3 organizational strategies for using large language models with confidence
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 Achievements for SAS Technical Support
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
Peeling a convex hull
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
Benefits of an AI driven retail planning strategy
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
Embedding responsible AI best practices within the model lifecycle
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
The name of the variable that contains the largest value in each row
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
9 for SAS9 – Top Tips for SAS 9 Programmers Moving to SAS Viya
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.
Can you believe it? 3 tips for disclosing and consuming AI-generated content
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
The blueprint of data quality: Georgia-Pacific's strategic approach
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
Why accurate predictive maintenance requires digital twins
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,
The geometry of Jacobi's method
A colleague remarked that my recent article about using Jacobi's iterative method for solving a linear system of equations "seems like magic." Specifically, it seems like magic that you can solve a certain class of linear systems by using only matrix multiplication. For any initial guess, the iteration converges to
How to split a large file into smaller chunks using SAS
Use SAS DATA step to split a large binary file into smaller pieces, which can help with file upload operations,
A Beginner’s Guide to Getting F.I.T.T.
If you’re looking to make movement a regular habit, then consider the F.I.T.T. principles of exercise. F.I.T.T. = Frequency, Intensity, Time, Type Frequency of exercise refers to the number of times per day or days per week you will add movement to your routine. Strategy: Many recommendations will suggest starting
Metabolic Flexibility — How to Improve It and Why You Want To
I often think of the expression “Bend so you don’t break” when I need to remind myself to be flexible in my mindset. As a yoga enthusiast, it also makes good literal sense to be physically flexible. But what about metabolic flexibility? I think the saying applies here too. Being
Implement Jacobi's method in SAS
In a first course in numerical analysis, students often encounter a simple iterative method for solving a linear system of equations, known as Jacobi's method (or Jacobi's iterative method). Although Jacobi's method is not used much in practice, it is introduced because it is easy to explain, easy to implement,
The future of augmented and mixed reality: Shifts in usability to expect in 2024
The realm of augmented reality and mixed reality (AR/MR) is on the brink of a significant evolution, promising to reshape how we engage with technology. Augmented reality involves the overlay of digital information onto the real world, enriching our perception of the environment by adding virtual elements. This technology enhances
2024 SAS Customer Recognition Awards – It’s Time to Vote!
Cast your vote by Friday, Feb. 2 to determine winners of the 2024 SAS Customer Recognition Awards.
Angles vs slopes: The statistics of steepness
There are two popular ways to express the steepness of a line or ray. The most-often used mathematical definition is from high-school math where the slope is defined as "rise over run." A second way is to report the angle of inclination to the horizontal, as introduced in basic trigonometry.
My Family of Four's Monthly Water Usage (Gallons) Compared to the Town of Cary's Average
Have you ever been curious about your monthly water consumption and how it compares to others in your community? Recently, I had this question and decided to get ahold of my family's water usage data for analysis. Harnessing the power of data visualization, I compared my family of four's monthly
Our Culture Code: Employee Well-being
Now more than ever, as the lines blur between work and life, employee well-being affects how we thrive in our work and personal lives. At SAS, we believe that prioritizing the well-being of our people is the right thing to do for our employees, and it also makes sense from