One core tenet of the annual SAS Hackathon is that great ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, including our skilled partner network. This isn’t your grandparents’ hackathon – our monthlong, fully digital hack challenges teams from around the globe to solve real-world problems with innovative solutions they create on SAS®
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Dit jaar deden zes teams uit de Benelux mee aan de wereldwijde SAS Hackathon competitie. Deze teams gingen spannende uitdagingen aan: van het voorspellen van verslechtering en sterfte van kankerpatiënten met synthetische data tot het optimaliseren van de kaasproductie en nog veel meer! Met hulp van de nieuwste SAS-software en
I was recently asked to be on the jury for the Asia-Pacific track of the 2023 SAS Hackathon. As many of my colleagues have said before, judging the hackathon is a great experience. We were exposed to lots of innovative ideas about how to apply AI and analytics to a wide
This year six teams from Benelux joined the global competition. These teams took on exciting challenges: from unlocking privacy-sensitive healthcare data with synthetic data to optimizing cheese production and much more! With access to the latest SAS software and SAS mentors, they were building innovative solutions to real-world problems. Two
SAS Hackathon team, Data Hack Freaks, created an artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) based dynamic pricing approach that allows insurance providers to adjust pricing based on the changing nature of the risk behavior of their customers. This solution has three major components: The loss ratio score, telematics score
Today, more than half of the world’s habitable land is used for agriculture. It fuels the economy, a large portion of the supply chain and, most importantly, people. With an ever-growing population, it is crucial to work with crops efficiently. A critical factor in growing crops is knowing the condition
Women are trailblazing new ideas across industries, countries and cultures every day. This International Women’s Day, take a minute to read some innovative SAS Hackathon highlights for this upcoming year and from the past. You'll also learn about some incredible women and see what amazing innovations lie ahead. AI
BayWatch uses AI to help coastguards to analyze, predict and optimize operations to detect false alarms and allocate people, boats and helicopters at times of maritime emergencies. Navigating the seas can be a daunting task. While a trip will likely go smoothly, that is not always the case. Along the
Dake IT uses augmented intelligence to build models for disease identification to help radiologists analyze scanned images. Medical imaging, such as x-rays and ultrasounds, is widely used across the medical community. From dentists and surgeons to oncologists, physicians everywhere rely on imaging to aid in diagnosing diseases, monitoring the spreading
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
Change is one of the few constants in our fast-moving world. Organisations must respond rapidly and effectively to changes in their environment, including among their customers. Being able to address new problems and issues, especially at speed, means that innovation is now essential for companies to survive and thrive. However,
Mesmo com a tecnologia disponível atualmente, é muito difícil prever quando, onde e como podem ocorrer danos causados pelo clima. Custos com inundações devem crescer exponencialmente nos próximos 20 anos e a crise climática é uma ameaça constante. Infelizmente, desastres naturais nunca deixarão de existir, mas podemos fazer nosso melhor
SAS has been busy this summer and so has Women in Analytics (WIA). Read through this list to learn something new, discover upcoming events and see what WIA has been up to! Batting Lab With the recent opening of the SAS Batting Lab, kids are learning how to improve
Queuing up to wait for services is a nearly universal experience. We routinely arrange ourselves in single file lines at the bank, at retail stores, and at the fast-food drive-through. Since the COVID pandemic hit, we've increasingly waited in lines to ensure our health – lining up to be seen
Fast 200 Todesopfer (davon 134 allein im Ahrtal), 33 Milliarden Euro an Sachschäden – das Hochwasser im Ahrtal 2021 war die teuerste Naturkatastrophe der europäischen Geschichte. Und weniger als ein Viertel der betroffenen Assets war versichert. Wer die Risiken von Überschwemmungen und anderen Naturereignissen früher erkennen und präziser einschätzen will,
Robert Blanchard's role as a data scientist at SAS has afforded him the flexibility to live where he wants, in his case, on a beach in San Diego.
The city of Heidelberg, Germany is known for its romantic cityscape, which attracts tourists from all over the world. It also has the youngest population in Germany, thanks largely to the many students at one of Europe's oldest and largest universities. Perhaps less well known is that Heidelberg is twinned
Die Stadt Heidelberg ist bekannt für das romantische Stadtbild, das Touristen aus aller Welt anzieht. Außerdem verfügt sie über die jüngste Bevölkerung in ganz Deutschland, was sie vor allem den vielen Studierenden an einer der ältesten und größten Universitäten Europas verdankt. Weniger bekannt ist vielleicht, dass Heidelberg eine Städtepartnerschaft mit
A cancer journey affects both physical and mental health. This often results in feelings of social isolation, loss of identity, clinical depression and even PTSD. This often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed due in part to lack of resources, tools and time. Swedish startup War On Cancer wondered whether they could
Traffic collisions are the second leading cause of firefighter deaths in the United States and most of these collisions occur at intersections. That statistic, together with a vision to apply a combination of AI and IoT to find a solution for all emergency vehicle collisions inspired the Team Hackanadians in
During the SAS Hackathon, teams and mentors collaborate to find solutions to specific challenges. The hackathon is a win-win situation for all participants, from idea generation to the development of new technologies or solutions. The SAS Hackathon encourages developers to collaborate on practical ideas and offers employees the chance to
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.
In a hackathon, teams of participants collaborate and compete to find the best solutions to a business or humanitarian challenge using technology. But unlike many traditional hackathons where participants meet in person for a couple of days, the SAS Hackathon is all-digital and lasts for a month. Prior to the
It's that time of year again where I get to blend together a holiday song with analytics. This is the eighth year running and the 11th song. For 2021, I decided to take on a more modern holiday song, Arianna Grande's Winter Things. Data Science Things SQL and reporting ain’t
Damit Innovation in Disruption umbenannt werden kann, braucht es erst mal ein gutes Ohr für das noch theoretische Vorhaben.
“Over the last 15 months, we’ve seen the world change in countless ways,” SAS CEO Jim Goodnight said to virtual attendees at SAS Global Forum’s Opening Session. “We’re relying on math and science to make important decisions. We look at data to determine when it’s safe to travel or return
Predictive models and medical image analysis have the potential to transform health care delivery. To accelerate innovative approaches in health analytics, teams around the world are participating in a global hackathon. In scientific communities, it's well-known that the fastest way to drive progress and discover new ideas is collaboration with
Dutch project aims to increase safety of gall bladder surgery Predictive models and medical image analysis have the potential to transform health care delivery today. To accelerate the innovative approaches, teams around the world are converging in a global hackathon as organized by SAS to advance the field of health
CTOからのあなたへの招待状 ~リアルワールドのためのグローバルデータサイエンス・ハッカソンイベントを開催~ 世界中のどこかにいる有志のあなたへ 従来からSASをご愛顧頂いている皆様、そして、これから新たに出会う皆様、こちらはSAS Instituteでございます。今回は、非常にInspired+Greatなニュースをお届けさせていただきます。 それは、SASがグローバルでHackinSASというデータサイエンス・ハッカソンイベントを開催するということです! 今回のイベントでは、グローバルで参加者を募集しています。もちろん、従来のSASユーザのみならず、開発者やオープンソースユーザ、学生の方々、Startup企業の方々、またはテクニカルパートナーの方々、誰でも参加可能なイベントです。また、今回イベントの主旨としては、皆様の周りにあるデータを用いて、そのデータから有用な情報を得て、リアルワールドのビジネス課題・社会問題を解決するためのソリューションや、よりクリエイティブなデータの使い道を発見することを目指しています。詳細は後述するイベント詳細情報をご参照ください。 SASは長年、データから有用な情報を得て、その情報をリアルワールドの社会問題・環境問題、そしてビジネス課題解決に貢献できる製品やソリューション、そしてサービスを開発し、そのナレッジを貯蓄してきました。また、たくさんのユーザの方々との関わり合いの中で得られた情報などもとても有益なものでした。ハッカソンイベントはまさに、そのような様々なナレッジや発想を持っている皆様に切磋琢磨できる舞台を提供しています。 まずSASのエグゼクティブ・バイス・プレジデント兼最高執行責任者兼最高技術責任者のOliver Schabenbergerからのメッセージをご覧ください。 クリック! では、イベント詳細情報は下記となります。 1.開催スケジュール ハッカソン全期間スケジュール 2020年12月17日-2021年2月15日 チームとテーマの登録期間。 この期間中に、あなたのチームを結成しましょう。そして、課題を定義し、サマリをご提出ください。 2021年1月―2月 リソース確保期間。 この期間中に、ハッカソンをするための無料イネーブルメントリソースを活用して、優位に立ちましょう。 2021年3月 ハッカソン正式開始期間。 この期間中に、あなたとチームメンバーの創造性を輝かせる時がきます。データとSASを使って課題を解決しましょう。 2021年4月 最終ラウンド期間。 最終ラウンドに参加できるチームが選定され、SAS Vector Labsチーム(SAS Innovation Hub)に紹介され、更なる課題解決のためのアプリケーション開発を行うことが可能です。 Virtual SAS® Global Forum 2021(2021年春に開催予定) 2021年のSAS Global Forumで優勝者の結果が公開されます! 事前ライブキックオフミーティング 2021年1月13日13:00 – 14:00オンラインで開催 開催概要: SASのエグゼクティブ・バイス・プレジデント兼最高執行責任者兼最高技術責任者のOliver Schabenbergerが、この他に類を見ないグローバルハッカソンとは何か、そしてビジネスの課題解決や社会貢献のためにアナリティクス、AI、オープンソースをどのように創造的な方法で活用できるのかについてお話します。 ハッカソンズ・インターナショナルのCEOであるAngela Bee ChanとSASのプロダクト・マーケティング・マネージャーであるMarinela Profiの魅力的な対談が行われます。彼らはこのハッカソンの中でできるコラボレーションと、HackinSASが単なる競争以上の価値あるものであるかをお話します。
Tis the season for my annual, fun Christmas themed blog post! This is the seventh year and my tenth song. I hope you enjoy this 2020 holiday song (to the tune of Rockin' around the Christmas Tree). Hackin around the Decision Tree at the SAS party hackathon Data science algorithms