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News and views from the people who make SAS a great place to work![Can super-powered messaging save Datapolis?](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2012/10/megavox-full-width-clouds-702x336.png)
The lines at clinics, hospitals and pharmacies seemed endless. My people, the people of Datapolis, were growing wearier by the day… The targeted, on-time communications intended to inform citizens about new healthcare options and relieve stress on the system were arriving late, or being delivered to the wrong consumers. And
![Analytics vs the HiPPO?](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2012/09/DecisionMaking22.jpg)
Given the increasing role of analytics, are HiPPOS going the way of the dinosaur? According to the recent research from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, the answer is yes and no. Perhaps you’ve heard of the term HiPPO (Highest Paid Person in the Organization or Highest Paid Person’s Opinion) –
![Teradata talks trends, challenges, predictions at A2012](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2012/04/Bill-Franks-702x336.jpg)
As I mentioned in my last blog post, Analytics 2012 will offer you opportunities to hear from a few of our valued partners, including Teradata, who will be hosting three roundtable discussions that are sure to satisfy your analytics appetite: The Analytic Challenges of Unstructured Data Considerations for Determining Analytic
![The League of Analytic Heroes is growing...](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2012/09/magnavox-teaser1-analytic-heroes1.png)
The League of Analytic Heroes is growing. With the addition of each new member, we are better able to combat the chaos of big data. Illumino and Magnacomm are eager to welcome their newest team member. Keep your eyes on www.analyticheroes.com for his arrival. He's already got his eye on
![Deloitte in a big data world](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2017/01/Analytics-1-702x336.png)
What do SAS technology partners think about the “big data” craze? Is it real or hype? And if it's real, what skills do you need to embrace big data opportunities? At our upcoming events, Analytics 2012 and The Premier Business Leadership Series, you’ll get the opportunity to ask these questions of our partners in
![5 “big data analytics” moments that excite utility executives](https://blogs.sas.com/content/sascom/files/2012/09/AnalyticsLens-407x336.gif)
Contrary to popular belief, utility executives are ramping up for “big data” in a “big way.” This industry, which historically focused on operational technologies like pole-mounted hardware, is making a big shift to information technologies to support initiatives such as distribution optimization and fraud detection. We recently invited senior utility