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News and views from the people who make SAS a great place to work![Top 10 Global Trends that will Impact Hospitality in 2015](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2017/01/CustomerIntelligence-1-702x336.png)
We asked our partners at the Cornell Center for Hospitality Research to comment on what they are seeing in terms of trends that will impact the hospitality industry in 2015. Cathy Enz, full professor in strategy and The Lewis G. Schaeneman Jr. Professor of Innovation and Dynamic Management at the
![Creating value on the IoT – It ain’t about you](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2015/01/IoT2-702x336.png)
The Internet of Things is going to be driven by innovative business models as much as by innovative technology. In order to ground the following discussion, I found it helpful to create this visual depiction of the IoT that defines and distinguishes the key elements that enter into these business models.
![The intersection of the Internet of Things and manufacturing](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2017/01/IOT-1-702x336.png)
Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with James Haight of Blue Hill Research regarding the Internet of Things and how it is and will impact manufacturers. We also dipped our toes into other topics, including text analytics and the interesting combination of all these trends. The conversation was captured
![Getting started with equipment monitoring!](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2015/01/IoT.jpg)
By now, we have all heard about the Internet of Things (IoT), or the Industrial Internet. Across industries, organizations are attempting to instrument and measure all critical business systems and assets in an effort to drive improved production and service delivery. It is estimated that by 2020, companies will spend
![Event stream processing: give life to your IoT data](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2015/01/506935383-702x336.jpg)
In my previous post, I talked about how the Internet of Things promises new ways to use sensor and machine data by creating a highly efficient world that demands constant analysis and evaluation of the state of events across everything that surrounds us. I have also explained why it is
![Is the customer experience overrated?](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2017/01/CustomerIntelligence-1-702x336.png)
According to analyst firms, consulting companies and various other research, customer experience is the primary priority for insurance companies. But is customer experience overrated? Let’s start by considering the primary interactions between an insurance company and its customers: new business, billing, renewals and claims. Ask any insurance executive, especially property