Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Caslee SimsAugust 29, 2023 0

How Orlando Magic became the all-stars of fan analytics

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

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Sports & Entertainment

Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data Management | Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Yinliang WuAugust 29, 2023 0

How to evaluate SAS expressions in PROC DS2 dynamically

Some readers read the article “how-to-evaluate-sas-expression-in-data-step-dynamically” and wonder if there is a same mechanism or functionality in DS2. As indicated in that article, SAS provides similar features in DATA step, PROC CAS and PROC Python, but some projects like ESP (Event Stream Processing) projects would store those expression definition in

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Banking

Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data for Good

Olivia OjedaAugust 28, 2023 0

Facing the future with women in STEM

This summer, women have been making their mark across all industries. From technology to policing, SAS wants to highlight some impactful changes made over the past few months. Click through the articles below to learn about the way women are shaping the future.   Intern Spotlight This summer, SAS hired

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Analytics

Lilia RodriguezAugust 28, 2023 0

SAS HBCU Fellows reflect on program benefits and opportunities

Between technological advancements in machine learning, the rise of AI and a growing interest in data-driven decisions, the demand for analytical talent has grown significantly in recent years. In today’s workforce, however, there is a lack of representation of people of color in the tech industry. According to Harnham’s Data

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Education

Analytics | Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinAugust 28, 2023 0

Generate random uniform points on an ellipse

I have previously written about how to efficiently generate points uniformly at random on the surface of a sphere. The method uses a mathematical fact from multivariate statistics: If X is drawn from the uncorrelated multivariate normal distribution, then S = X / ||X|| has the uniform distribution on the

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Analytics | Learn SAS

Rick WicklinAugust 23, 2023 0

Bootstrap predicted means by using PROC GLMSELECT

A previous article shows how to use the MODELAVERAGE statement in PROC GLMSELECT in SAS to perform a basic bootstrap analysis of the regression coefficients and fit statistics. A colleague asked whether PROC GLMSELECT can construct bootstrap confidence intervals for the predicted mean in a regression model, as described in

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Fraud & Security Intelligence

Yuri RuedaAugust 23, 2023 0

Aseguradoras pierden 5% de ingresos anuales por fraudes

 Más del 5% de los ingresos anuales de las aseguradoras se pierden ante la perpetración del fraude, del que se registran un promedio de 2 mil 500 casos por año, divididos en 125 países, de acuerdo con la Asociación de Certificadores de Fraude de Estados Unidos. Estas cifras incluyen sólo

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Insurance

Analytics | Learn SAS

Rick WicklinAugust 21, 2023 0

A simple way to bootstrap linear regression models in SAS

I've written many articles about bootstrapping in SAS, including several about bootstrapping in regression models. Many of the articles use a very general bootstrap method that can bootstrap almost any statistic that SAS can compute. The method uses PROC SURVEYSELECT to generate B bootstrap samples from the data, uses the

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics

Ivan Fernando HerreraAugust 18, 2023 0

AML: Colombia muestra cómo avanzar rápido en la ruta contra el fraude

El lavado de dinero siempre se ha considerado un mal mayúsculo, pero las cifras actuales son abrumadoras. Al revisar los datos de la Financial Action Task Force (FATF), se revelan pérdidas actuales situadas entre el 2% y el 5% del PIB mundial por este flagelo. El panorama en Colombia, sin

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Communications | Education

Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Andrés Mauricio TorresAugust 18, 2023 0

IA para tomar mejores decisiones de negocios

Vivimos en una era de empresas data-driven, como una de las máximas premisas para la toma de buenas decisiones. ¿Pero qué pasa cuando la información nos supera? Si está pensando en Inteligencia Artificial, va por el camino correcto. Según proyecciones de analistas, el planeta generará más de 181 zettabytes de

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Communications

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

Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Risk Management

Thiago EscrivãoAugust 16, 2023 0

IFRS 9 e CMN 4.966: o que as novas regras significam para o CIO?

Bancos precisarão avançar seus modelos analíticos para se adequar às regras de previsão de perda esperada de crédito e normas internacionais No mercado financeiro, garantir a conformidade às regulamentações é uma constante na vida do tomador de decisão de tecnologia - e o IFRS 9 e a CMN 4.966/21 são

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Banking | Insurance

Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence

Laurent ColombantAugust 15, 2023 0

The power of analytics in deterring and detecting fraud

In principle, the best method of mitigating fraud is to set up a strong detection system. A system perceived as unbeatable will mean that potential fraudsters are discouraged from attempting anything and move on to easier targets. The premise of deterrence is that a system that detects fraud and abuse

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Government

Analytics | Data Management

Gavin DayAugust 15, 2023 0

Data management: The foundation for resilient organizations

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

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Analytics | Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinAugust 14, 2023 0

Bootstrap confidence intervals for the predicted mean in a regression model

In ordinary least squares regression, there is an explicit formula for the confidence limit of the predicted mean. That is, for any observed value of the explanatory variables, you can create a 95% confidence interval (CI) for the predicted response. This formula assumes that the model is correctly specified and

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Analytics | Data for Good

Lexi RegaladoAugust 14, 2023 0

Breaking down barriers in tech with Code the Dream

In a world where technology is a cornerstone of society, opportunities in the tech sector should be within reach for all. Yet, for many people, education, resources and access barriers stand in the way. According to research by McKinsey, Black people make up 12 percent of the US workforce but only

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Education

Analytics | Data for Good

Sean O'BrienAugust 10, 2023 0

3 rules for managing your analytics organization

Congratulations! You’ve been tasked to manage an analytics team within your organization. In this role, it’s crucial to establish effective management practices to lead a successful team. As a manager, your role goes beyond overseeing day-to-day operations; it involves fostering a collaborative and productive environment, nurturing talent and aligning your

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Education

Analytics | SAS Administrators

Felipe EstebanAugust 9, 2023 0

Administración experta

¿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

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SAS Spain | Spanish

Analytics

Francisco VílchezAugust 9, 2023 0

Recomendador de Productos adaptado al Cliente

El incremento del comercio online está provocando que los usuarios sean cada vez más exigentes y dispongan de una mayor variedad de comercios donde efectuar sus compras. Tener la capacidad de ofrecer productos que se adapten a las preferencias de nuestros usuarios, es cada vez más importante y necesario. ¿Qué

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SAS Spain | Spanish

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Franklin ManchesterAugust 9, 2023 0

AI, BMI and life insurance bias: Examining the impact of facial recognition

Life insurance is hard to sell. People don’t like talking about it because it draws attention to a topic no one wants to consider for themselves. Death. Life insurers have earned a reputation for laborious and intrusive processes to secure the coverage that everyone needs. So, over the years, they

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Insurance

Analytics | Machine Learning

Changsuk RohAugust 9, 2023 0

SAS Viya로 시민 데이터 사이언티스트 도전하기!

데이터 문해력과 SAS Viya 플랫폼 ‘데이터 문해력과 시민 데이터 사이언티스트(이하 CDS)의 필요 역량’이라는 지난번 블로그 포스팅에 이어, 이번에는 데이터 문해력을 기반으로 CDS를 지원하는 기반 플랫폼 ‘SAS Viya’(쌔스 바이야)의 주요 특징들을 살펴보겠습니다. SAS Viya는 인 메모리, MPP 환경과 Cloud Native 등 최신 기술을 기반으로, 분석의 생애 주기인 데이터 접근, 전 처리,

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Óscar SaavedraAugust 7, 2023 0

Agente 360 - ¿Y si aplicamos IA a los agentes comerciales?

Artículo escrito por Violeta Gállego y Oscar Saavedra La inteligencia artificial en los agentes permitirá descubrir una visión de agentes 360 que nunca antes habíamos imaginado. ¿Qué es el agente 360 ? Es un conjunto de iniciativas que permiten identificar los agentes con mayor rendimiento y asegurar su retención. Además, permite optimizar las

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SAS Spain | Spanish

Banking | Insurance

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, specifically the United in STEM program. This program is designed to provide valuable work experience for students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in an accredited degree program who are passionate about technology. This year's class features 43

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Analytics | Data for Good

Juan ColonAugust 7, 2023 0

Using data to inform policies for continuing the fight against the overdose epidemic

Data has emerged as a crucial weapon in the battle against the overdose epidemic in the United States. Government agencies nationwide are grappling with social issues such as gun violence, gang activity, burglaries and homelessness to go along with the enduring overdose crisis. Addressing these issues requires using data to

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Health Care

Analytics

Fitz FitzgeraldAugust 2, 2023 0

AI bias, control and trust: A roadmap for insurance leaders

As insurance continues to evolve, the link between analytics, AI and organizational success has never been more apparent. Marvin Pestcoe serves on the boards of Hamilton Insurance and Catalina Insurance. He is a fellow of the Casualty Actuarial Society. In short, he understands the connection between analytics, AI and insurance

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Insurance

Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence

Yuri RuedaAugust 1, 2023 0

Fraudes a empresas de telecomunicaciones pueden reducirse hasta en un 50% con análisis de data: SAS

De acuerdo con SAS, firma pionera y especializada en analítica avanzada, IA y gestión de datos, existen 3 tipos de fraudes más frecuentes con los que se afecta a las empresas relacionadas con las ventas de teléfonos celulares en nuestro país, y van desde fraudes en suscripción, fraudes con la

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Communications

Analytics | Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Noah HanJuly 31, 2023 0

SoDA 서비스 가입하기

SoDA를 이용해 쉽게 배우는 데이터 과학 #2 지난 포스팅에서는 SoDA(SAS Ondemand for Academics)의 장점과 필요성을 중심으로 SoDA가 어떤 제품인지 소개해 드렸습니다. 이번 포스팅에서는 ‘서비스 가입 방법’을 알아보겠습니다. 먼저 SoDA가 서비스 되는 브라우저 환경을 알아보고, 이어서 서비스 가입의 각 단계를 살펴보겠습니다. * 편집자 주 : 이번 글은 SAS코리아  컨설팅 본부 한노아

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Customer Intelligence | SAS Events

Ana Patrícia GonçalvesJuly 28, 2023 0

Diferenças e semelhanças na gestão da experiência do cliente e do cidadão

No passado dia 25 de maio, aproveitámos a presença da equipa de gestão a nível global do SAS na cosmopolita Madrid para nos reunirmos com os nossos clientes e parceiros, que já consideramos amigos, para abordar um tema tão em voga como a analítica avançada sob diferentes ângulos no nosso

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Banking | Energy & Utilities | Government | Retail

Analytics | Data Visualization

Anna PriolettiJuly 26, 2023 0

Using Word with SAS for Microsoft 365 as a Marketing Maven

SAS integration with Microsoft Word empowers you to streamline your company’s data analysis, enhance reporting capabilities, and unlock valuable marketing insights, all with the power of SAS Viya.

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Vrushali SawantJuly 26, 2023 0

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

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