Alison Bolen is an editor at SAS, where she writes and edits content about analytics and emerging topics. Since starting at SAS in 1999, Alison has edited print publications, Web sites, e-newsletters, customer success stories and blogs. She has a bachelor’s degree in magazine journalism from Ohio University and a master’s degree in technical writing from North Carolina State University.
Every lottery ticket printed is a forecast – and when that forecast is wrong, the consequences are immediate. “If the ticket’s there, you buy it. If the display is empty, you walk away,” said Kyle Gray, Insights and Analytics Manager at the North Carolina Education Lottery. “That moment is forecasting.”
Many of today’s fraudsters are figuring out how to use AI to automate and structure scams that are unique to each person they target. If fraudsters can analyze your data, learn your patterns, track your interests, and exploit who you trust – how can you combat them? According to SAS
No matter what industry you’re in or where you are in your career journey, you can benefit from AI. With that in mind, what can we all do to ensure that AI is more available and accessible to everyone? “The future is AI. It’s now. And it’s revolutionizing how we
What if your cloud analytics environment was smart enough to spin up the exact amount of computing resources required for any specific job? What if you had an AI tool that could determine your computing needs for any given analytics project, scale up to run the job and then scale
Bill Wisotsky’s interest in quantum mechanics began in graduate school more than 20 years ago. For Wisotsky, a Principal Quantum Systems Architect at SAS, it was one of those ideas that takes root in your mind and doesn’t let go. As Wisotsky’s career progressed from studying behavioral neuroscience and teaching
Digital banking, big tech and data privacy are all contributing to a shift in the Scandinavian banking scene, according to Tom Palving, Center of Excellence Lead for Digital Communication and Sales Loyalty at Jyske Bank. As a result, says Palving, traditional banks are facing a number of challenges, including: Customers
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
If the last few years have taught us anything it’s this: business disruptions are not rare events. They are the norm. Today’s business leaders are grappling with logistics nightmares, economic upheaval, evolving consumer preferences, rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes, and armed conflicts. While it’s not possible to plan for every
“Change is hard for a lot of people, but it's especially hard in higher education,” says Cali M. Davis, Assistant Professor, Troy University. From changing jobs to changing student attention spans, Davis has experienced a lot of change over her career. She spoke about her experience recently at SAS Explore
"For those not knee-deep in the ModelOps process, the process may seem simple," says Ankit Sinha, Director of Product Management at Experian: "You build the model, deploy the model and reap the benefits." But the process starts to become very complex when you're using multiple database systems and data sources
