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Analytics

Alexis MallisNovember 15, 2023 0

How SAS® users are benefiting from the career versatility of data analytics

More than spreadsheets and formulas, data analytics combines technology, creativity and strategic thinking to help diverse industries make innovative discoveries and leave an impact where it matters most. Even historically, non-technical industries like agriculture, for instance, are tapping into data management and visualization to predict and reduce their carbon footprint

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Advanced Analytics

Rochelle Fisher

Rochelle FisherNovember 2, 2023 0

From classroom to competition: Building applied analytics skills with the Curiosity Cup

The ability to analyze and derive insights from vast amounts of information is invaluable. As industries increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, there is a growing demand for professionals with expertise in applied analytics. To bridge this skills gap, academic institutions seek innovative ways to provide students with hands-on experience. Integrating

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Analytics | SAS Events

Becky GraebeOctober 20, 2023 0

5 wows for Women's Day

The 10th Annual SAS Championship Women's Day event offered new inspiration to act with mindful intention and stay the course in life and career. An undeniable energy filled the Prestonwood Country Club ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10 as more than 230 attendees – mostly women – spilled into the room

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Data for Good | Learn SAS

Alexis MallisOctober 16, 2023 0

A stronger world: 3 ways SAS® users can wield data for good

Across a wide variety of industries, SAS users are leaning into the power of data to glean relevant insights and identify new opportunities. Through analytics, they are solving complex problems, discovering practical insights, and making a difference in their fields and communities. How can others join their efforts and use

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Advanced Analytics

Harry SnartOctober 13, 2023 0

Simulating a rugby tournament with SAS® Viya®

The world’s largest rugby tournament returns for the knockout stages. This blog post explores how probability and simulation can be used to predict likely winners in each of the knockout stages. Team sports are dynamic, time-varying and complex topics to model. When modeling regular competitions, such as domestic leagues, it

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Sports & Entertainment

Analytics

Jason DiNoviOctober 13, 2023 0

Using geometry and game theory to master the M&M guessing game

October 13 is National M&M Day in the US. It’s a time to reignite the debate about whether you can taste the difference between the different colored chocolate-filled candies. If you’re like me, equally as enjoyable as eating M&Ms is taking a crack at how many of them are in

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Artificial Intelligence | Fraud & Security Intelligence | Risk Management

Jason DiNoviOctober 10, 2023 0

Generative AI in the hands of health care fraudsters

Prepare for the best – and the worst – when it comes to generative AI and health care fraud.

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Data for Good | SAS Events

Caslee SimsOctober 3, 2023 0

How Khan Academy is using AI to shape the future of learning

As many are witnessing, AI has made people rethink and reimagine the future of education. In fact, AI has already started to revolutionize the way people teach and learn, making education more personalized, accessible and efficient. Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, knows firsthand about that. He stopped by SAS

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsSeptember 22, 2023 0

Strategies to igniting innovative excellence: Words of advice from Ozan Varol

Have you ever wondered what it takes to break the mold, transcend boundaries and reach for the stars? Ozan Varol, a rocket scientist turned professor and bestselling author, knows a bit about that. Varol stopped by SAS Explore in Las Vegas and used his creativity and critical thinking expertise to

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Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Gavin DaySeptember 20, 2023 0

5 practical ways to increase resilience before 2024

The massive disruptions of the last few years have made clear how critical it is for businesses to be resilient. Some companies flexed successfully with the changes, while others have struggled to keep up. If you’re wondering how your company can boost its resilience for the road ahead, you’re not

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Analytics | Learn SAS

Alexis MallisSeptember 18, 2023 0

3 ways upskilling and continuous learning drive long-term career advancement

From solutions engineers and students to analysts and data scientists, SAS® users consistently speak about the value of upskilling and lifelong learning. They say upskilling is vital to success – particularly for those in analytics. Why? Because when it comes to analytics, curiosity is king. Digging deeper and trying new

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Artificial Intelligence | SAS Events

Caroline Kinlaw

Caroline KinlawSeptember 14, 2023 0

And the winner is . . . Recognizing award recipients on Day 3 of SAS Explore

As we bid farewell to another successful SAS Explore, let’s reflect on the exciting announcements made during the Day Three general session in Las Vegas. Jared Peterson, SAS Senior Vice President of Research and Development, set the stage for a closing session focused solely on our users and customers. We

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Analytics | Data for Good

Caslee SimsAugust 17, 2023 0

How smart meter data revolutionizes the utility industry

At a time when data has become the center of innovation, the utility industry finds itself at a crossroads. Utilities worldwide are challenged by the ever-increasing demand for efficient energy consumption and the pressing need for sustainability. Balancing these priorities is not easy, nor is it cheap. In 2022, London

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Energy & Utilities

Artificial Intelligence

Caslee SimsAugust 16, 2023 0

Saving lives: Detecting neonatal sepsis with human-AI integration

In maternal and newborn health care, a pressing challenge looms large – neonatal sepsis. This dangerous infection claims the lives of countless newborns each year, devastating families and other loved ones. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies neonatal infections as a leading cause of infant mortality, responsible for nearly a

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SAS Events

Jeff AlfordAugust 14, 2023 0

As good as the original? How AI-generated synthetic data can revolutionize health care

As you read this, someone you know may be in the hospital for an acute illness. Treatments for life-threatening illnesses are often based on a combination of existing protocols and staff experience. And that’s great when hospitals are running smoothly and are adequately staffed. But too often these days, hospitals

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SAS Events

Jeff AlfordAugust 10, 2023 0

Protected and private: Home health monitoring for at-risk people

The global population is aging faster than ever. The United Nations estimates there are nearly one billion people over the age of 60. That number is expected to more than double by 2050. With this growth comes a rise in chronic illnesses that are, unfortunately, part of the aging process.

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Analytics | Work & Life at SAS

Olivia OjedaAugust 7, 2023 0

Meet the Interns: 2023 SAS Intern Spotlight

Hello from Women in Analytics (WIA)! We're featuring SAS' incredibly talented 2023 intern class, featuring 43 interns representing 26 universities, with the majority of these interns working in R&D. WIA has decided to learn more about a couple of the women in this program making big strides this summer– per glowing

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Analytics | Data for Good

Alex CoopJuly 11, 2023 0

How college students are using analytics to improve traffic safety

Traffic services, more specifically, unsafe driving, impact people every single day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise. Pedestrian fatalities

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Curiosity

Becky GraebeMay 18, 2023 0

SAS inventors celebrate 54 new patents

SAS inventors came together on April 24 at The Umstead Hotel to celebrate something completely unique: ideas. Ideas that became patents. 54 of them, to be exact. During his remarks, CTO Bryan Harris dialed in on just how important new ideas are in our current environment. “When you think about

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Analytics | Curiosity | Data Culture and Fluency | Data for Good

Evan MarkfieldMay 3, 2023 0

How SAS helps Galapagos researchers learn more about phytoplankton populations

Sometimes the smallest creatures can have the biggest impact. Think, for example, of how often you hear about people’s gut microbiomes and their outsized impact on overall health. Now zoom out to a much larger ecosystem and you'll have an idea of what a team of SAS analytics volunteers was

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Analytics | Data for Good

Evan MarkfieldMay 1, 2023 0

Visualizing new ways to protect sharks with data and analytics

Where do hammerhead sharks go at night? And perhaps more importantly, why? That's what Research Scientist and Professor Alex Hearn of the Galapagos Science Center hoped that a team of SAS analytics volunteers would be able to answer by analyzing data he's collected over nearly two decades. The project is

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Analytics

Claire HinnenMarch 27, 2023 0

Benelux Resiliency Rules Report

The SAS Resiliency Rules report explores the global resiliency landscape. This report highlights country-specific findings about the ongoing market challenges, the difference between an importance in attaining resiliency versus perceived resiliency, and the principles companies need to follow to drive business resiliency. Our research defines resiliency as the ability of

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Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Olivia OjedaFebruary 13, 2023 0

Correlating data to better identify neurodiversity

Using machine learning to correlate factors and characteristics that appear gradually during childhood in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in support to identify others at risk. How prevalent is ASD? Well, it depends on who you ask, but it’s generally accepted that 1-2.3% of children have been diagnosed. And

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Analytics | Data for Good

Nicholas Quirke

Nicholas QuirkeDecember 14, 2022 0

How the power of curiosity unlocks a career in analytics

For some, knowing what you want to do for a job comes very early in life. These people define their purpose and that calling crystallizes in their formative years during schooling and the pathway from education into the workforce feels linear. For many others, finding what they want to do

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Analytics | SAS Events

Caslee SimsOctober 20, 2022 0

How curiosity is perfecting Texas-style barbecue: An interview with Ruben Santana

Queens, New York native Ruben Santana is the owner and pit master of Bark Barbecue, a central Texas style and Dominican Republic influenced barbecue pop-up. Santana's DR roots and love for the art and soul of central Texas style barbecue have left many of his customer's hearts and bellies full. Bark

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Advanced Analytics

Ji ShenJune 30, 2022 0

The SAS Batting Lab: The model powering the analysis

SAS research statistician Ji Shen reveals how to train a machine to be a batting coach.

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Marketing | Work & Life at SAS

Jenn ChaseMay 17, 2022 0

Want to make your marketing team more inclusive? Try this

The business case for diversity and inclusion is clear. Research has shown that diverse organizations are more profitable, more innovative and more desirable to employees. So how do we as marketers contribute to making our organizations inclusive? I believe that we must start by cultivating curiosity. Curiosity fuels diversity and inclusion Curiosity

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SAS Events

Olivia OjedaMarch 1, 2022 0

The power of curiosity: 7 ways women are transforming the world

One of the driving forces of curiosity is diversity. As we approach International Women’s Day, we would like to highlight some of the women whose curiosity has been making big waves throughout the world. Look through each of these stories to see just how strong, curious and incredible women can

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Advanced Analytics

Susan KahlerFebruary 28, 2022 0

Analyzing patient motion and health to determine fall risk with SAS Viya on Azure

The application of IoT devices and artificial intelligence in healthcare presents numerous opportunities in use cases like training, research, end-of-life care, treatment, keeping well, early detection, diagnosis, and decision-making.

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Analytics

Amir SohrabiFebruary 25, 2022 0

Data science talent strategies for the Great Resignation

The COVID-19 pandemic brought huge changes in the workplace, such as a massive increase in remote working. These may or may not last. However, one pandemic-driven change shows no signs of stopping: the Great Resignation. When the pandemic first hit, resignations as a proportion of the workforce fell dramatically. However,

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