I had the privilege of joining the Dean’s Speaker Series at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, hosted in partnership with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise. My sincere thanks to Dean Mary Margaret Frank, the Kenan Institute team and all who made this event possible. It was an honor to share
The term “Internet of Things” has been around for over a decade, but the conversation between SAS Vice President of IoT Jason Mann and Quasar CEO Edouard Alligand shows that the real transformation is only just beginning. The two explored how IoT is moving beyond reactive monitoring toward predictive analytics
As the COO at SAS, a lifetime golfer and a longtime resident of North Carolina’s Research Triangle region, it’s easy to single out one event every year that I take particular pride in: the SAS Championship. This year’s tournament marked the 25th edition of the PGA TOUR Champions event that
When AI projects stall or fail, most leaders assume the culprit is flawed models or immature technology. But research shows the real barrier is trust. The new Data and AI Impact Report uncovered what we call the trust dilemma: the gap between how AI is perceived and how responsibly it’s
Generative AI is everywhere in the headlines, but for most organizations, the real challenge is making it work with their own knowledge base. That’s the focus for SAS and its long-time partner Pinnacle, who are applying retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) to put company data directly in the hands of employees, made
With AI emerging as an increasing priority for organizations across all industries, it is critical for business and technology leaders to ensure AI is adding transformational value. That was the central theme in a recent conversation SAS CTO Bryan Harris had with streaming news channel Ticker. Harris shared his perspective
Fraud and financial scams are on the rise. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center's annual report, scammers stole a record $16.6 billion in 2024, a 33% increase from 2023. This problem affects everyone. The SAS Faces of Fraud Study revealed that 70% of consumers have fallen victim to
Recently, I was in London for SAS Innovate on Tour, where I talked to customers, partners and tech enthusiasts about how SAS can help you be more productive with data and AI technology. The event was incredible, but it was the venue that truly blew me away. Kings Place, located
Let’s be real: no single language rules the world anymore. It’s all about the right tool for the job. You’ve seen the lists: “Top Programming Languages of 2024.” “Python vs. Rust: The Ultimate Showdown.” “Why Java Refuses to Die.” But you rarely see SAS on these lists. And I get
The world of data and AI is evolving at breakneck speed, with 2025 shaping into a year of breakthroughs and significant challenges. From AI model hallucinations to the role of synthetic data in innovation, industry leaders are grappling with complex issues that will shape the future of technology. I recently
Ida B. Wells was a pioneer in the United States who used data collection and analysis methods well ahead of her time. Today, she might be called a data scientist, but I'll call her a boss! Her approach to documenting and analyzing lynchings back in the day (late 19th century)
Every year, as Data Privacy Week sharpens the focus on protecting personal information, I’m reminded of a customer event a major North American bank hosted at SAS world headquarters. The bank’s chief data officer led a roundtable discussion on generative AI (GenAI) with a group of esteemed data and AI experts. The
Major global elections, volatile financial markets, extreme weather events, and sophisticated and costly cyberattacks are increasing operational risks across every industry. Generative AI (GenAI) is redefining how industries navigate this uncertainty and transforming potential risks into powerful opportunities. Organizations across industries are increasingly invested in GenAI – for instance, last
With a new year around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what tech trends are coming in the months ahead. 2025 will be interesting, because now that AI has been around long enough to go from novel to normal, we should stop marveling at what it can do
As technology becomes a central part of how we communicate, learn, and interact with the world, many students in many regions still lack the digital skills needed to unlock their full potential. Bridging this digital divide not only offers a concrete path toward economic prosperity but also is foundational to
The ongoing impact of inflation on the economy is a persistent news headline. Organizations around the world are exploring how data and AI can help lower costs and improve efficiency. Georgia-Pacific, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of pulp and paper products, is ahead of the curve. They are poised
Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year – I'm a Halloween enthusiast. It’s a time for spine-tingling thrills, haunted tales and lots of candy corn. But there’s one fear lurking in the shadows that sends shivers down the spines of data scientists, IT leaders and executives alike,
When it comes to presenting at events like SAS Innovate on Tour, it’s never just a one-way street. No matter how many countries I visit, how many times I click through my slides, or how often I speak to a room full of people who love technology, I always learn
AI is at its best when it is used to enhance productivity and improve the lives of those it affects. When used correctly, AI can also save lives. That’s the vision driving a new project at SAS, where applied AI models and cameras create a simulated work environment focused on
In the ever-expanding universe of AI, one concept has been steadily gaining ground: Human-out-of-the-loop AI. This term encapsulates a profound shift in how we interact with technology, prompting us to reconsider the boundaries between human and machine intelligence. But what does it entail? And what implications does it hold for
SAS CMO Jennifer Chase and a panel of chief marketing officers offer insights on how they’re weaving AI into the business at American Marketing Association event Recent Salesforce research highlights a fact that didn’t seem to surprise the full-house audience at an American Marketing Association Annual CMO panel at SAS
I've been fortunate to work on advanced analytics, machine learning and AI for more than 25 years. It’s more than a job. It’s my passion. So naturally, I was very interested in tuning into Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman’s TED talk, What is an AI anyway? From my perspective, Mustafa
It’s no secret, everyone is talking about generative AI (GenAI). In 2023, funding shot up five times year over year. According to a McKinsey report, “Generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually… by comparison, the United Kingdom’s entire GDP in 2021 was $3.1 trillion.”
Some nights, as a CIO, I don’t sleep well. The reasons are probably similar to what gives my other CIO peers restless nights, too. Because AI and other technologies continue to advance at a dizzying pace, I’m constantly weighing the opportunities for technology to transform our business against the challenges
Black History Month seems like an opportune time to comment on the recent pullback of DEI initiatives, particularly in tech, as a reminder of a historical story. It’s a story of the perpetual dance between social progress and regression as America’s historically marginalized communities are concerned. However, the significance of
If your organization aims for longevity, resilience is a muscle you want to build. The 5 Resiliency Rules: Speed and agility Data culture and literacy Curiosity Innovation Equity and responsibility I know resilience has been a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason – it can make or
For the data scientists and developers who use analytics to extract insights from massive volumes of data, it’s easy to see the appeal of operating in a metacloud environment. After all, analytics workloads are not only resource-intensive – they’re also highly variable and differ in terms of importance and urgency.
In the classrooms of South Africa, students are learning how to code with hopes of creating future opportunities for themselves. Coding4Mandela, an initiative honoring Nelson Mandela, strives to instill coding and technological skills in youth. The belief is that empowering young minds with digital literacy enhances their educational and professional
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
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
