AI takes the heat (stroke)
Get inspired by a SAS Hackathon team that used AI and IoT to tackle heat stroke.
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2025 SAS 해커톤 참가 등록 시작! 여러분의 참여를 기다립니다.
AI는 비즈니스와 기술 분야에서 여전히 가장 뜨거운 주제이지만, 아직 AI를 효과적으로 활용하여 가치를 창출하는 데에는 어려움이 많습니다. 여기 여러분의 능력을 발휘할 기회가 있습니다. 제 5회 'SAS 해커톤'에 참여하시고 최신 AI 기술을 활용한 가치 창출에 도전해 보세요! *SAS 해커톤 참가등록 : 등록 링크* 지금부터 8월 31일까지 등록할 수 있는 이번 해커톤은
Get ready for another SAS Hackathon
When creative minds come together to solve real-world problems using the power of analytics, great things happen. The SAS Hackathon is more than just a competition; it’s a global innovation experience that brings together coders, domain experts and big thinkers from across industries and backgrounds. What we’ve been up to
Making AI available for everyone
No matter what industry you’re in or where you are in your career journey, you can benefit from AI. With that in mind, what can we all do to ensure that AI is more available and accessible to everyone? “The future is AI. It’s now. And it’s revolutionizing how we
Redefining customer experience: Strategies from Swedbank Insurance, Get’mo and OREA
Every organization faces the challenge of improving customer service and delivering experiences that delight customers. Swedbank Insurance, Get’mo and OREA, three teams participating in the SAS Hackathon, are no exception. Each encountered unique obstacles in delivering better experiences for their customers. With creative solutions tailored to their specific needs, these
We asked SAS employees to talk SAS Innovate – but there’s a catch
What happens when you combine curiosity, chopsticks and a wobbly Jenga tower? You get a fun (and slightly nerve-wracking) way to talk about SAS Innovate. We wanted to hear how some of our colleagues are contributing to this year’s big event, but we didn’t want to just ask them the
보다 투명한 장기요양 노인 돌봄 서비스를 위하여!
국민건강보험공단, 장기요양보험 노인 돌봄 서비스의 투명성을 높이고, 부정 수급 탐지율을 높이는 RFID Tag Fraud Detection 시스템으로 2024년 ‘SAS 해커톤’ 대회 본선 진출! SAS는 전세계 데이터 사이언티스트와 개발자, 학생들, 그리고 SAS 고객 및 파트너를 대상으로 매년 데이터 분석 솔루션 경진대회인 ‘해커톤(Hackathon)’을 진행하고 있습니다. 2024년 대회에는 70여 개국 1,731명의 참가자가 등록했으며, 최종적으로
Banking hacks break the internet
Not too long ago, whenever I heard the word ‘hackathon,’ I thought of Wreck-It Ralph from the Disney movies. Ralph was a video game character tasked with wrecking buildings, while Fix-It Felix would repair them. In Wreck-It Ralph 2, Ralph broke the internet. I used to think hackathons were only
Data decay: One reason insurers should value synthetic data
As data decays, it becomes less useful. See how synthetic data for insurance can help.
5 reasons why SAS Partners should participate in the Hackathon
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®
WIA spotlight: Women's voices in AI
This summer, the buzzword on everyone's lips is generative AI. From tech conferences and industry panels to mainstream media and casual conversations, AI has taken center stage, driving innovation and sparking debates about its impact on our future. One of the most exciting developments in AI is the growing impact
7 sessions you don’t want to miss at SAS Innovate
Do you get excited about the newest innovations and technologies on the market, the world of data and the future of AI? Then mark your calendars because SAS Innovate in Las Vegas is just around the corner. SAS Innovate, our annual event for business leaders, technical users and SAS partners,
Celebrating the achievements of women in combating climate risk
International Women’s Day is an opportune moment to celebrate the achievements of women, specifically those combating climate change with technology. Among the inspiring stories is the women-led team of data scientists known as the StaSASticians, winners of the insurance track of the 2023 SAS Hackathon. No beginner’s luck, just accessible
5 reasons to participate in the SAS Hackathon boot camps
Hackathons continue to serve as bustling hubs where creativity meets problem solving. Among them is the SAS Hackathon, where teams collaborate to find the best solutions to a business or humanitarian challenge using SAS tools. During SAS Innovate in Las Vegas, participants can join the SAS Hackathon boot camps for
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
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
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
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
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.
Trustworthy AI examples from the SAS Hackathon
As a member of the SAS Data Ethics Practice, I was excited to collaborate with teams at the SAS Hackathon to learn more about their ideas for trustworthy AI. Artificial Intelligence has the potential to make a difference in the real world, and partnering with the hackathon teams was a
SAS Hackathon biedt innovatieve oplossingen voor bestaande zakelijke en maatschappelijke problemen
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
5 takeaways from being a judge at the SAS Hackathon
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
Unleashing brilliance: 3 innovative solutions to real-world problems at the SAS Hackathon
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
Use-based insurance helps fleet operators obtain better rates
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
How agriculture scientists are using machine learning to farm efficiently
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
How women are revolutionizing fashion with AI
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
The future of sea rescues
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
Giving hope for lung disease sufferers
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
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
Solving 3 emerging challenges for retail and consumer goods supply chains
The landscape of supply chains has changed rapidly due to unforeseen disruptions. These changes include supply chain bottlenecks, inflation and geopolitical activities across retail and consumer goods industries. Retail supply chains are under immense pressure to keep up with these rapid changes. Innovators have been quick to take advantage of