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Find out how analytics, from data mining to cognitive computing, is changing the way we do business

Georgia MarianiApril 20, 2017 0

4 examples of data, reporting and analytics in education

Leaders in the education industry understand that when people at all levels have timely access to the right data and reports, they can generate trusted knowledge and insights that help transform programs, curriculums, student outcomes and more. That's how the industry's leaders deliver desired results faster to further student success.

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Education

Analytics

Analise PolskyApril 11, 2017 0

How to be a data-driven SMB: Part one of Twiddy’s tale

Family-owned and operated for more than 35 years, Twiddy & Company prides itself on exceptional real estate services to homeowners and vacationers in northeast North Carolina and the Outer Banks. Whether a customer is thinking of putting their house up for rent or planning their next vacation, Twiddy makes the

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Travel

Analytics | Data Visualization

Falko SchulzApril 10, 2017 5

How to design an infographic about volcanic eruptions using SAS Visual Analytics

Earth is an explosive world! Data from the Smithsonian Institution's Global Volcanism Program (GVP) documents Earth's volcanoes and their eruptive history over the past 10,000 years. The GVP database includes the names, locations, types, and features of more than 1,500 volcanoes. Let's look closer into volcanic eruptions across the globe

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Analytics | Data for Good

Becky GraebeApril 6, 2017 6

Using data for good with GatherIQ

“This conference has been one of my best because I’ve learned about GatherIQ, a social, good cause initiative that’s made me think about the bigger picture, and how I can help people who need help,” said a SAS Global Forum attendee who heard about SAS’ new data-for-good crowdsourcing app at

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Customer Intelligence

Scott NalickApril 6, 2017 1

When everything is analytics, nothing is analytics...?

The widespread adoption of the term "analytics" reminds me of the evolution of the term "supply chain management." Initially the term focused on supply chain planning. It involved demand and supply balancing and the heuristics and optimization tools that came out of advanced planning and scheduling. Over time practically everything was included

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Analytics

Andrew FowkesApril 5, 2017 0

In stock we trust

Success in the retail space boils down to one simple function: the conversion of sales. However, retailers can only do this if they have stock readily available. Missing a sales opportunity due to poor stock management just won’t cut it in today’s marketplace. How can we resolve this basic problem

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Retail

Analytics | Data Visualization | SAS Events

Becky GraebeApril 4, 2017 0

What can a BBC data journalist teach you about data visualization?

In an industry full of word people, it's not uncommon to hear journalists lament, “Data, what are you doing here!?” But today, data is a tool in the newsroom, and reporters often need to know how to analyze and present data to readers as part of their role in communicating information to the public.

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Internet of Things | Machine Learning | SAS Events

Marcie MontagueApril 3, 2017 2

Impressive technology, surprising connections

Two minutes in, I knew the 2017 SAS Global Forum Technology Connection would not be typical or average. For one thing, it was SAS Chief Technology Officer Oliver Schabenberger's show, and nothing he does is ever typical or average. The first surprise of the morning was his entrance. He zoomed onto the stage on a Segway, using slight

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Analytics

Anthony FranklinApril 3, 2017 0

SAS for sports on Opening Day

Opening Day is here! Every game experience at the ball park is memorable for my family. I'm excited to smell the fresh popcorn and peanuts. I love holding cold drinks in hopes of catching a foul ball with my cup. I’m anxious to see my team’s new prospects in action

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Sports & Entertainment

Analytics | SAS Events

Mike F. SmithApril 3, 2017 0

Promise and uncertainty in the ISO marketplace: Four things you should know

Operators of transmission networks and wholesale electric markets – ISOs (Independent System Operator) and RTOs (Regional Transmission Organizations) – have undergone sweeping changes in recent years, and the pace won’t be letting up anytime soon. With opportunities ranging from the growth of renewables to newly data-rich operating environments, and challenges

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Energy & Utilities

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