Remember when electric vehicles were a new thing? Just a few years ago, everywhere we turned there were opinions, white papers, and articles espousing the wonders of electric vehicles, and an equal chorus of voices warning of the dangers and challenges of electric vehicles. Would they blow up half of
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![Healthy Nevada Project drives life-changing results mom and three kids hiking in woods with backpacks](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2018/05/535199239-702x336.jpg)
Landmark population health study involving 50,000 northern Nevadans turns to SAS to reveal hidden health insights These are exciting times in health care. Earlier this week I read that the NIH will soon open enrollment for its “All of Us” initiative. The research program aims to compile the genetic and health
![Chat with us about AI at these events](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2018/04/SM4_0624-702x336.jpg)
For those who ask if artificial intelligence (AI) will change the world – it already has. Advances in AI have accelerated our ability to consume and act on data. We’ve created machines that can learn on their own using complex calculations involving the largest of data sets. Yet, there’s no
![How machine learning is disrupting demand planning](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2015/10/rsz_141989941-702x336.jpg)
If you think machine learning will replace demand planners, then don’t read this post. If you think machine learning will automate and unleash the power of insights allowing demand planners to drive more value and growth, then this article is a must read.
![AI for fraud detection: beyond the hype brain](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2017/06/AI-600x336.jpg)
The financial services industry has witnessed considerable hype around artificial intelligence (AI) in recent months. We’re all seeing a slew of articles in the media, at conference keynote presentations and think-tanks tasked with leading the revolution. AI indeed appears to be the new gold rush for large organisations and FinTech
![Three energy trends that are actually IoT opportunities](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2018/02/730143533-1-702x336.jpg)
You’ve probably heard the stats about the number of internet-connected devices, which make up the Internet of Things (IoT). Most likely, you’re part of the narrative. We're all connected in new ways and through more devices than ever before. Sometimes IoT impacts our daily lives – safety sensors on cars,
![Is quick response forecasting a reality or just another buzzword? Demand Sensing with Social Media](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2015/08/Forecasting-SocialMedia-702x336.jpg)
“Quick response forecasting (QRF) techniques are forecasting processes that can incorporate information quickly enough to act upon by agile supply chains” explained Dr. Larry Lapide, in a recent Journal of Business Forecasting column. The concept of QRF is based on updating demand forecasts to reflect real and rapid changes in demand, both
![Trends to watch for utilities in the analytics economy](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2018/02/564765179-702x336.jpg)
As the old saying goes, the only constant is change. The corollary that I’ll add is this: and the pace of change feels like it's directly proportional to Moore’s Law. Utilities used to be favorites for conservative investors. Smooth. Steady. When there was change, it was incremental. But today, uncertainty
![13 Ways to Use AI in Military Intelligence](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2018/01/blog-702x336.jpg)
As a former intelligence analyst, I can't help but breathe a huge sigh of frustration. The special AI "task forces" and their massive budgets are great, but it's time to get honest about the rest of the military. Ask any every day soldier, sailor, airman or Marine their opinion of
![Take your manufacturing business to the next level with AI](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2017/11/697553995-702x336.jpg)
Let’s lay down some fundamentals. In business you want to achieve the highest revenues with the best margins and the lowest costs. More specifically, in manufacturing, you want your products to be the highest quality (relative to specification) when you make the item. And you want it shipped to the