Organizations with a passion for quality, reliability, efficiency and safety are using real-time insights generated from AI-powered predictive maintenance programs to anticipate and avoid potential issues while mitigating negative impact. A shift from reactive maintenance, or handling issues in real-time, is not just a technological evolution; it's a strategic decision.
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In a global economy marked by fragile supply chains, scarce resources and rising energy costs, the spotlight is on forecasting to address these issues. In 2022, McKinsey & Company uncovered a staggering $600 billion annual food waste, equating to 33% – 40% of global food production, spotlighting the devastating consequences
AI became the unofficial word of 2023 and the craze is likely to continue into 2024 as new creative applications and uses of AI emerge across industries and sectors. But before organizations invest too many resources into foundational AI models, leadership should ensure that the organization has a firm grasp
The global demand for analytics talent persists, with organisations facing challenges finding qualified individuals to support their growth. McKinsey’s recent survey revealed a significant shortage of skilled practitioners for the most in-demand tech skills, with less than 50% of the required professionals available worldwide. Despite the well-known STEM skills gap,
The health care and life sciences market is accelerating – but not without a few necessary pitstops. Machine learning, digital twins, generative AI, robots as doctors, medications with sensors, and surgery at the speed of light. It’s all driving the market. Year after year, market researchers, analyst firms, and industry
The weight of the world has never been heavier – and it rests on the shoulders of government. Geopolitical hostilities, war, climate change, economic turmoil, large-scale migration and workforce shortages are worldwide issues. These challenges are compounded when governments have political divisions and stymied processes. Citizens want their government to
AES Corporation is one of the world’s largest independent producers of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and battery storage. This Fortune 500 company is the only US-based power company that operates on four continents. Additionally, AES owns utilities in the US and Latin America and has a technology innovation company that
Katie King has interviewed subjects from many walks of business life for her books: academics, venture capitalists, executives from high-profile brands and telecommunications companies. Among them, one that made a lasting impression was an artist: Ai-Da. King interviewed the artificial intelligence-powered humanoid robot artist for her 2022 book AI Strategy
Over the last year, generative AI has captivated the public imagination. Many of us have become newly acquainted with the concept of an approaching Singularity coined by John von Neumann or Nick Bostrom’s Paper Clip thought experiment. Fortunately, Microsoft’s office assistant, Clippy, has yet to dutifully transform our planet into
Cloud computing has become the backbone of countless industries, helping organizations use the power of analytics, machine learning and AI for insights and innovation. However, the rapid expansion of cloud computing made the cloud develop a significant carbon footprint. To put this into context, cloud computing has been calculated to be
It’s easy to get overwhelmed by an onslaught of customer data. With so many data points, organizations need to find and effectively utilize the insights that help them better serve their customers. AI has only increased the stakes, creating more pressure to develop delightful customer experiences, build operational efficiencies and
What makes mainframes relevant today? Why are they still in use more than 50 years after their inception? Watch the video below and then come back to read about some specific use cases of SAS® technology in use on IBM mainframe computers. Mainframes have had many uses Throughout this half-century
When it comes to my data in the cloud, I want my service providers to keep security in mind. Few things worry me more than knowing my private information is not secure, or is being shared with untrusted collaborators. That’s why the recent announcement from SAS, our partner Microsoft, and
I recently had two incredible opportunities: to visit the White House for a landmark executive order signing and to make remarks at a US Senate AI Insight Forum. The AI Insight Forum was part of a bipartisan Congressional effort to develop guardrails that ensure artificial intelligence is both transformative and
Steam engines sparked the first Industrial Revolution, electricity energized the second, and early automation and the assembly line powered the third. Now, the fourth (often called smart manufacturing) is being shaped by artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, the internet and real-time data. Smart technologies are transforming manufacturing. It starts on the
Atraer, añadir valor o retener clientes no es tarea fácil. Especialmente en un contexto cada vez más competitivo, donde los consumidores que, generalmente apuestan por sus marcas de confianza pero que están abiertos a nuevas opciones, disponen de amplias ofertas atractivas a golpe de click. Recomendar ofertas de valor de forma
Since its founding in 1915, Bealls Inc., a privately held company, has been headquartered in Bradenton, FL. Today, it operates more than 650 retail locations in 23 states under the names Bealls, Bealls Florida, Home Centric and Rugged Earth Outfitters. Bealls is an off-price retailer focusing on quality brands, styles
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
When tech experts want to hear directly from thought leaders in the industry, they turn to theCUBE for professionally produced interviews from wherever the global enterprise tech community is gathering. During SAS Explore in Las Vegas, theCUBE stopped by the Innovation Hub to interview a few SAS leaders and get their take
Los modelos analíticos de cliente son utilizados por las empresas para mejorar el conocimiento sobre su público objetivo, necesidades, comportamientos y, en general, anticipar sus movimientos. La utilización de esta información en modelos analíticos nos permitirá descubrir patrones de comportamiento en los clientes. Una vía de optimizar los modelos
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
No creo que ninguno de los lectores de este post llegue a sorprenderse si les contamos que en SAS estamos al 100% comprometidos con el mundo académico. No obstante, hace casi medio siglo que nuestra compañía nació precisamente en las aulas de una universidad, la de Carolina del Norte. Desde
This year, Las Vegas played host to SAS Explore, an incredible gathering of developers, data scientists, engineers, programmers and more. In true Las Vegas fashion, the opening session brought all the glitz, immersing attendees in everything SAS offers. With a particular focus on SAS enthusiasts and users, day one featured exciting
When I started my career as an actuarial student in the early 2000s, being successful required a good actuarial exam passing rate and good modeling skills in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or using SAS® to code. However, just as SAS never stands still in data analytics, the skillsets required for
AI has captured the general public's imagination, so it was no surprise that it was nearly the only topic of conversation among data professionals at this year’s Chief Data and Analytics Officer (CDAO) conference in London. Of course, AI and machine learning are not new concepts for those working in
O nadchodzącej rewolucji związanej z internetem rzeczy (IoT) pisze się dużo od wielu lat. Wiele już słyszeliśmy o zmianach w codziennym życiu i korzyściach dla nas wszystkich, które ta rewolucja ma ze sobą przynieść, ale wciąż nie widać zastosowań IoT na szeroką skalę. Największy rozgłos zyskały dotychczas inteligentne liczniki prądu/gazu,
When the NBA’s Orlando Magic opened Amway Center in 2010, the team quickly realized they possessed a wealth of untapped data capabilities. Known as pioneers in introducing AI to the NBA, they’ve since expanded their analytics and data footprint in partnership with SAS. Outside of competing on the court, the
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
Today, a business disruption can stem from just about any type of event — a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, economic pressures, critical skillset shortages or changes in market or investor evaluation criteria. Only resilient companies can ride out the turbulence and quickly bounce back. But with the ongoing pace of change, making
¿Te has planteado alguna vez como mejorar el rendimiento de tu plataforma SAS? ¿Qué es? La Administración Experta consiste en monitorizar los entornos SAS y realizar un mantenimiento reactivo y proactivo, así como atender a peticiones puntuales por parte de los equipos técnicos de los clientes. ¿Para qué? Con la