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Mike GillilandMay 21, 2018 0

SAS presentations at the ISF June 17-20 in Boulder, Colorado

You can still register for the 38th annual International Symposium on Forecasting, being held June 17-20 in Boulder, Colorado, at the foothills of the Rockies. Beyond the daily keynotes and over 150 presentations of new research, a separate Practitioner Track features talks on the application of forecasting research to organizational

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Analytics

Mike GillilandMay 18, 2018 0

Guest blogger: Len Tashman previews Spring 2018 issue of Foresight

Editor-in-Chief Len Tashman's Preview of Foresight The Spring 2018 issue of Foresight—the 49th since our beginning in 2005—opens with a feature section on Supply Chain forecasting. More specifically, it addresses the very critical matter of how a company should determine its service-level targets, or the probability that no shortages occur between the time

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Analytics | Data Management

Arturo SalazarMay 17, 2018 0

Can GDPR trigger innovation?

We all are now learning to live with the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation. It has often been viewed as a challenge and a requirement, a box that needs to be ticked before everyone can get on with doing their day jobs again. Recently, however, I have noticed a slight change

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Analytics | Data for Good

Josh MorganMay 17, 2018 0

Combatting behavioral health stigma and discrimination with analytics

Stigma and discrimination in behavioral health, while improving, remain obstacles to people seeking care. And any obstacles need to be addressed, because those struggling with behavioral health and mental illness are simply not getting the help they need. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, “The percentage of young

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Government | Health Care

Analytics

Dutch Data Science, Part 6: PW Consulting

Jos van DongenMay 17, 2018 0

Dutch Data Science, Part 6: PW Consulting

Part 6 of this series takes us to the first Dutch SAS partner, PW Consulting, where I talked with Technical Director Willem Boersma, Data Scientist Wouter Hordijk and Sales Manager Jeroen de Nooijer. Company overview PW Consulting was founded in 1988, one year after SAS Netherlands opened. For those who

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Analytics | SAS Events

Jeanne (Hyunjin) ByunMay 16, 2018 0

비즈니스 애널리틱스의 오늘과 내일을 만나다! "SAS FORUM KOREA 2018" 개최

15일 삼성동 코엑스 인터컨티넨탈 호텔에서 SAS 고객, 파트너, 산업별 전문가 650여명이 참석한 가운데 <SAS FORUM KOREA 2018>이 성황리에 개최됐습니다. 이번 포럼에서는 인공지능(AI), 머신러닝, 사물인터넷(IoT) 등 최신 기술을 활용한 고급 분석 전략과 다양한 비즈니스 혁신 사례가 논의됐는데요. 지금부터 그 현장의 하이라이트를 소개합니다! 먼저 오병준 SAS코리아 대표이사가 환영사를 통해 오늘날 애널리틱스 이코노미

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Analytics | Data Visualization

Decile calibration curve for a misspecified logistic regression model

Rick WicklinMay 16, 2018 0

Decile calibration plots in SAS

In my article about how to construct calibration plots for logistic regression models in SAS, I mentioned that there are several popular variations of the calibration plot. The previous article showed how to construct a loess-based calibration curve. Austin and Steyerberg (2013) recommend the loess-based curve on the basis of

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Customer Intelligence | Internet of Things

Héctor CoboMay 15, 2018 0

Anticipar y no reaccionar, las ventajas de una cadena de suministro efectiva

Sábado por la tarde. Un aficionado al futbol visita la tienda de conveniencia más cercana para comprar todo lo necesario para disfrutar el partido de su equipo favorito: botanas, comida, bebidas. Recorre los pasillos, pero no encuentra todo lo que quiere. Pregunta al dependiente; éste le responde que algunos de

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Manufacturing | Retail

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Kristine VickMay 14, 2018 0

Exploring the intersection of AI and human creativity

In a recent #SASchat we explored the intersection of artificial intelligence and human creativity. Posing questions like, "How is AI impacting human creativity?" And, "What will it take for the public to fully trust AI?" In the lively online conversation, a few themes prevailed: Automation enabled by AI frees humans

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Analytics | Data Visualization

Calibration plot for a misspecified logistic model

Rick WicklinMay 14, 2018 0

Calibration plots in SAS

A logistic regression model is a way to predict the probability of a binary response based on values of explanatory variables. It is important to be able to assess the accuracy of a predictive model. This article shows how to construct a calibration plot in SAS. A calibration plot is

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Analytics

4a. Convención Latinoamericana de Analítica

Sandra HernandezMay 9, 2018 0

Bogotá, sede de la convención de analítica más importante de la región

El impacto que tienen los datos en el mundo es extraordinario. Por eso, quienes buscan aprovecharlos tienen en sus manos un futuro lleno de oportunidades. Esto es visible, especialmente ahora, cuando las empresas están cada vez más interesadas en conocer realmente a sus clientes para brindarles mejores ofertas. Como una

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Communications

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

SAS KoreaMay 9, 2018 0

인공지능(AI)으로 의료 산업을 혁신할 수 있을까요?

소비자들은 다양한 산업에 빠르게 도입되고 있는 인공지능(AI)을 어떻게 받아들이고 있을까요? SAS가 최근 미국인 500명을 대상으로 조사한 결과, 소비자들은 금융이나 소매 분야보다 의료 산업의 인공지능 기술을 더욱 편안하게 여기는 것으로 나타났습니다. 특히 응답자의 47%는 수술 중에도 기꺼이 인공지능 기술의 도움을 받겠다고 답했는데요. 또 10명 중 6명(60%)은 의사가 애플워치나 핏비트와 같은 웨어러블 기기의 데이터를

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Health Care

Analytics | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinMay 9, 2018 0

Independent streams of random numbers in SAS

In a previous blog post, I discussed ways to produce statistically independent samples from a random number generator (RNG). The best way is to generate all samples from one stream. However, if your program uses two or more SAS DATA steps to simulate the data, you cannot use the same

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Ariadna Zárate DelgadoMay 8, 2018 0

Inteligencia artificial, ¿qué quiere que haga por su empresa?

La medida en que las organizaciones se beneficien de la Inteligencia Artificial, machine learning y la analítica dependerá de sus necesidades y la aplicación que puedan tener para hacerlas más rentables, ágiles y competitivas. La inteligencia artificial (IA) ha estado presente en nuestras vidas más tiempo del que creemos. Está

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Energy & Utilities | Health Care | Manufacturing

Analytics | Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Robert AllisonMay 4, 2018 0

Lowest unemployment since 1976?

It looks like we've finally recovered from the Great Recession, and there are even claims of record-low unemployment in several U.S. states. Of course claims like that make my data-radar go off, and I wanted to see the numbers for myself. And it's a great excuse for me to create

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Government

Analytics | Data for Good

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Saurabh GuptaMay 4, 2018 0

Healthy Nevada Project drives life-changing results

Landmark population health study involving 50,000 northern Nevadans turns to SAS to reveal hidden health insights These are exciting times in health care. Earlier this week I read that the NIH will soon open enrollment for its “All of Us” initiative. The research program aims to compile the genetic and health

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Health Care

Analytics

GastbeitragMay 3, 2018 0

Sind Sie bereit für eine neue Ära des Datenschutzes?

Fragt accantec in seinem Gastbeitrag – und erläutert, worum es bei der DSGVO eigentlich geht. Am 25. Mai 2018 tritt die europäische Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (EU-DSGVO) auf einen Schlag in allen 28 Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union in Kraft. „Die Verordnung ist so abstrakt, ich weiß gar nicht, was ich genau tun muss“,

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Analytics

Mary OsborneMay 3, 2018 0

May the Fourth Be With You 2018

In The Force Awakens, when Poe Dameron, the self-assured pilot, said, “So who talks first, you talk first, I talk first? ..." I had a feeling he’d end up being a character I’d like. When Poe had this interaction with Armitage Hux in The Last Jedi, I was completely sold

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Analytics | Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Robert AllisonMay 2, 2018 0

Proof that Southerners lie about their age!

Have you ever lied about your age? When you were younger, perhaps you exaggerated your age to watch an R-rated movie, buy cigarettes, get into a night club, or drink alcohol? And when people reach their 30s or 40s, they might subtract a few years when people ask their age.

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Health Care | Life Sciences

Analytics | Data Visualization

Rick WicklinMay 2, 2018 0

Order variables in a heat map or scatter plot matrix

Order matters. When you create a graph that has a categorical axis (such as a bar chart), it is important to consider the order in which the categories appear. Most software defaults to alphabetical order, which typically gives no insight into how the categories relate to each other. Alphabetical order

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Analytics | SAS Events

Kristine VickMay 1, 2018 0

How will IoT and AI drive transformation in health care and life sciences?

As health care evolves, its entire ecosystem – from payers and providers to pharmaceutical companies and government agencies – seeks to find common ground. More data is available than ever. But transforming information into innovation is challenging. Organizations strive to create shared goals, internally and externally, trying to improve patient

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Health Care | Life Sciences

Analytics | Data Visualization

Rick WicklinApril 30, 2018 0

Assign colors in heat maps: A study of married couples and college majors

Some say that opposites attract. Others say that birds of a feather flock together. Which is it? Phillip N. Cohen, a professor of sociology at the University of Maryland, recently posted an interesting visualization that indicates that married couples who are college graduates tend to be birds of a feather.

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Analytics | Data Management

GastbeitragApril 27, 2018 0

6 kostenfreie Tools: Soforthilfe für SAS Administratoren und Metadatenspezialisten

In seinem Gastbeitrag stellt Metacoda sechs nützliche kostenfreie Tools zur Metadatenanalyse vor. SAS Platform-Administratoren, die mit der SAS Management Console arbeiten, kennen die potenziellen Hürden beim Thema Metadatenanalyse und beim Zugriff auf Coding-Benutzeroberflächen. Aber diesen Herausforderungen ist nun dank Metacoda beizukommen – mit sechs kostenfreien Tools. 1. Metadata Explorer

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data Visualization

Falko SchulzApril 26, 2018 0

Analyze ticket sales using location analytics and customer segmentation in SAS® Visual Analytics

Analyzing ticket sales and customer data for large sports and entertainment events is a complex endeavor. But SAS Visual Analytics makes it easy, with location analytics, customer segmentation, predictive artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities – and more. This blog post covers a brief overview of these features by using a fictitious event company

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Analytics | Internet of Things | Students & Educators

Randy GohApril 25, 2018 0

IoT use cases on display at new innovation centre

A future of flying cars and Minority Report-styled predictive dashboards may still be some time away, but the possibilities of robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered automation are a reality today. From connected cars to smart homes and offices, we see daily how big data and the Internet of Things (IoT)

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Analytics | Internet of Things

Kristine VickApril 25, 2018 0

Build your analytics advantage in manufacturing

Connect with SAS before and during IndustryWeek Manufacturing & Technology, a three-day event focusing on the key elements of advanced manufacturing: lean and continuous improvement, leadership, technology integration, talent management and best practices to achieve operational excellence. We look forward to seeing you at Industry Week's Manufacturing & Technology Conference

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Manufacturing

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | SAS Events

SAS KoreaApril 25, 2018 0

최신 분석 트렌드의 A부터 Z까지! ‘SAS 글로벌 포럼 2018’ 하이라이트

지난 4월 8일부터 11일까지 미국 콜로라도주 덴버에서 세계 최대 규모의 분석 컨퍼런스 ‘SAS 글로벌 포럼 2018(SAS Global Forum 2018)’이 성황리에 개최됐습니다. 전 세계 SAS 고객, 파트너, 오피니언 리더, 산업별 전문가, 학생 등 3만명 이상이 참석한 가운데 빅데이터, 인공지능(AI), 사물인터넷(IoT), 사기 방지 등 최신 분석 트렌드에 대한 다양한 논의가 진행됐는데요. 그 최고의 순간들을

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