Many experienced SAS programmers use the PUT statement to write messages to the log from a DATA step. But did you know that SAS supports the PUTLOG function, which is another way to write a message to the log? I use the PUTLOG statement in the DATA step for the
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Forecasting During Chaos The Institute of Business Forecasting has produced an 80-minute virtual town hall on "Forecasting & Planning During the Chaos of a Global Pandemic." The on-demand video recording is available now and well worth a look. There is much solid practical guidance from an experienced panel: Eric Wilson,
Tool tip and drill-down functionality is commonly used to explore plot data in a graph, particularly on the web. Occasionally, you might even have the need to add this drill-down functionality to your titles or footnotes, possibly to reference more details or source information. The TITLE and FOOTNOTE statements in
Enochlophobia. It means “fear of crowds,” and I have it. I wouldn’t be caught dead anywhere near Times Square on New Years’ Eve, and how did I ever endure the stadium-sized rock concerts of my youth? I’m thinking all this as I navigate the sea of people at the National
A student in a SAS class recently asked if there were a way to eliminate data error notes from the SAS log and, instead, write them to a separate file. Of course there's a way! Here's a simple datastep. Notice the missing dollar sign to indicate the variable GENDER (M,
This isn't the first blog post to laud the "Note" feature of SAS Enterprise Guide. You know, the feature that allows you to add documentation to describe what the heck your project or process flow is actually doing. For example, Tricia described 3 useful ways to use the note feature.
With the London 2012 Olympics around the corner, there are sure to be reports or rumors of performance-enhancing drug use among some athletes. It turns out that using manufactured chemicals to give yourself an edge is frowned upon in the athletic community. However, as a SAS user you should avail
As we wrap up 2025, subject matter experts across SAS have been thinking ahead to 2026 and how we might see AI evolve in the public sector over the next 12 months. Recently, we released a compilation of public sector AI predictions, including mine: AI-led extraction and entity resolution will
People are starting to compile resolutions for the new year, focusing on evolving their own habits and goals. At SAS, we’ve also looked toward 2026 to gather predictions on how AI in the public sector might evolve over the next 12 months. Prediction: By 2026, governments will utilize large language
There are moments in your career that stay with you forever – not because they were carefully orchestrated – but because they were fueled by passion and a desire to make a real difference. For R&D Senior Director, Dan Tamburro, one of those moments came shortly after the terrorist attacks
As companies rush to adopt GenAI, one question keeps coming up: How do we make all this intelligence useful on the plant floor? SAS Vice President of IoT Jason Mann and Jobi George, Global VP of Business Development at Weaviate, discussed how vector databases and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) are enabling manufacturers
No one is immune to identity theft – I know this firsthand. I was targeted while working at a financial institution where I was also a credit card customer. One day at work, I received an internal call from the bank’s customer contact center. I was informed that someone impersonating
Across government programs worldwide, the stakes for managing fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) have never been higher. Every dollar lost to fraud is a dollar that could have been used to fund public health, education, or infrastructure. In a previous blog, I discussed the movement toward increasing public sector productivity
A new study spanning more than two decades and more than 500,000 issuer-months presents one of the most accurate and forward-looking models of corporate credit rating transitions to date. By combining machine learning with the SAS® KRIS® 1-year default probability (KDP), the authors show how investors can gain a powerful
Have you ever found yourself bursting with motivation to overhaul your diet and dive into a new workout regimen, only to feel overwhelmed and burn out within weeks? Or maybe you’ve made such minimal changes — like swapping one processed snack for another — that you didn’t see any real
I like metaphors. OK, fine, I lied: I love metaphors. They’re my go-to method for explaining concepts in relatable ways, and that’s what makes them so versatile and valuable. They meet people where they are to foster faster, better understanding. But is there a dark side to metaphors and other
Authors: Shahrzad Azizzadeh, Kaustubh Khandwe, Bahar Biller, and Paul Venditti On large-scale solar farms, power loss is the silent drain on profits. Unoptimized panels chip away at efficiency, causing hidden losses that people often overlook—but those losses are never insignificant. In this post, we’ll uncover how to spot and solve these
Dairy has been a dietary staple for thousands of years, providing essential nutrients and enhancing the flavor of many dishes. Although dairy is recognized for its strong nutritional profile, concerns about its potential to trigger gastrointestinal discomfort and inflammation have contributed to increasing confusion. In response to this confusion and
Learn how to use SAS code (PROC HTTP) to read and write files from your Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Teams or SharePoint Online. You'll learn how to create a Microsoft Office 365 app, connect to it with SAS, and automate the integration with your office productivity environment.
Generative AI has stormed into the enterprise toolkit. According to the IDC Data and AI Impact Report: The Trust Imperative, commissioned by SAS, eight in ten organizations are already using it. It’s become a social phenomenon, too. Many have used GenAI tools like Copilot and ChatGPT, talked about their prompts
Leading brands like Macy’s prioritize creating meaningful, personalized customer experiences driven by data and thoughtfully orchestrated marketing decisions. Macy’s focus centers on customer obsession, which fuels its drive for customer loyalty and sustainable growth. Marketing analytics and AI serve as the foundation for a successful marketing decisioning journey underpinned by
A new report from MIT estimates 95% of AI projects will fail. That’s staggering. Corporate GenAI pilots are failing to deliver significant revenue growth or measurable impact. The primary issues are not the quality of AI models, but a “learning gap” and flawed enterprise integration. Recent findings from the SAS
The supplement industry is booming. In just the US alone, it’s estimated that there are over 100,000 different products sold, with the overall market nearing $70 billion in sales!!! Globally, this figure rises to about $180 billion (in 2024) and is projected to reach over $250 billion by 2029. The
What is Cohen's d statistic and how is it used? How can you compute it in SAS? This article gives some history behind Cohen's d statistic. It shows how to compute the statistic in SAS for the difference in means between two independent samples. It shows how to estimate a
The future is already here and somehow, it keeps accelerating. Small to midsize businesses (SMBs), in particular, are feeling all the effects of this in real time. From shifting customer demands to tightening budgets and fiercer competition, SMBs are navigating more change than ever. Technology can be a powerful growth
Choosing whole foods is the simplest way to eat high-quality ingredients like dietary fats. But let’s be real, packaged and convenience foods are part of most modern lifestyles. When you grab an ultra-processed snack or pre-made meal, front-of-package claims can be misleading. Knowing what to look for on the nutrition facts
Dietary fats often get a bad rap, but they’re essential for every cell in your body. Gram-for-gram, fats contain a little more than twice the calories of protein and carbohydrates, which is why they’re often targeted when trying to cut calories.
Has your organization invested in a customer data platform (CDP) only to find that it's not living up to its promise? You're not alone. In fact, Digiday reports that only 10% of marketers who have a CDP believe it’s fit for purpose, while an even smaller amount (1%) feel certain
There’s nothing like the energy of a first-time experience – especially at SAS Innovate. Whether it was the keynotes, the tech demos, the chance to connect with peers, or just soaking it all in, first-time attendees had plenty to say about what made the event stand out. We caught up with
