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See how data is being used to address humanitarian issues around the world

Gavin DaySeptember 20, 2023 0

5 practical ways to increase resilience before 2024

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

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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 | 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

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

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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

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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 | 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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Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

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Ivan Fernando HerreraJuly 17, 2023 0

Inteligencia artificial: ¿avanzar y regular o retroceder y reorientar?

El rápido avance de la inteligencia artificial plantea interrogantes importantes sobre el futuro de la humanidad. En la carta publicada hace unas semanas por Elon Musk y más de 1000 expertos en inteligencia artificial, se destacaron los riesgos que conlleva el desarrollo de IA con inteligencia humana competitiva. Ante estos

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Communications | Education

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Alex CoopJuly 11, 2023 0

How college students are using analytics to improve traffic safety

Traffic services, more specifically, unsafe driving, impact people every single day. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly 43,000 people died in U.S. traffic crashes in 2021, the highest number in 16 years, with deaths due to speeding and impaired or distracted driving on the rise. Pedestrian fatalities

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Becky GraebeJuly 7, 2023 0

SAS supports veterans by hosting PACT Act discussion

SAS takes its pledge to support US veterans and military families to heart. So, when the 2022 the PACT Act expanded Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for those exposed to toxic substances, a collective team at SAS pulled together to help inform the community. Expanding Care for Our

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Government

Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Customer Intelligence | Data for Good

Fuentes calificadas, analítica e inteligencia artificial

José Mutis O.July 6, 2023 0

Resiliencia y analítica: combinación clave para el liderazgo actual

En el último tiempo se hecho aún más evidente que la resiliencia y la analítica es una combinación clave para el liderazgo y para la obtención de buenos resultados en los negocios. Los cambios constantes en los mercados, los vientos de incertidumbre que vive la economía mundial y el impacto

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Communications | Education

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Vrushali SawantJune 23, 2023 0

Inclusivity: A guiding principle for responsible innovation

AI – just like humans – can carry biases. Unchecked bias can perpetuate power imbalances and marginalize vulnerable communities. Recognizing the potential for bias is one of the first steps toward responsible innovation. Doing so allows users to include diverse needs and perspectives in building inclusive and robust products. Through

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Analytics | Data Culture and Fluency | Data for Good

Cindy TurnerMay 23, 2023 0

How passion and purpose power business change

Unleash innovation with diverse viewpoints, creative thinking and personal passions.

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Analytics | Customer Intelligence | Data for Good

SAS KoreaMay 22, 2023 0

SAS Viya, 경쟁 제품 대비 30배 빠른 속도 입증

‘SAS 이노베이트 2023’에서 최신 AI, 클라우드 분석 기술 및 사례 발표 세계적인 분석 선두 기업 SAS가 5월 8일부터 10일까지(미국 현지 시간) 미국 플로리다주 올랜도에서 ‘SAS 이노베이트 2023(SAS Innovate 2023)’ 행사를 개최했습니다. ‘SAS 이노베이트’는 전 세계 산업별 전문가와 오피니언 리더들이 참석하는 SAS의 연례 비즈니스 컨퍼런스입니다. 이번 행사에서는 SAS Viya 제품의 놀라운

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Analytics | Curiosity | Data Culture and Fluency | Data for Good

Evan MarkfieldMay 3, 2023 0

How SAS helps Galapagos researchers learn more about phytoplankton populations

Sometimes the smallest creatures can have the biggest impact. Think, for example, of how often you hear about people’s gut microbiomes and their outsized impact on overall health. Now zoom out to a much larger ecosystem and you'll have an idea of what a team of SAS analytics volunteers was

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Analytics | Data for Good

Evan MarkfieldMay 1, 2023 0

Visualizing new ways to protect sharks with data and analytics

Where do hammerhead sharks go at night? And perhaps more importantly, why? That's what Research Scientist and Professor Alex Hearn of the Galapagos Science Center hoped that a team of SAS analytics volunteers would be able to answer by analyzing data he's collected over nearly two decades. The project is

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Reggie TownsendApril 27, 2023 0

Data quality: The foundation for trustworthy AI

I see the term resilience in a lot of business literature these days. Intuitively, it makes sense. After a pandemic, global supply chain disruptions and resulting economic fragility, executives understandably consider adaptability, durability and how best to operate with a strength of character – all attributes that define resilience. Many

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Analytics | Data for Good | Innovation

Jerry WilliamsApril 21, 2023 0

AI and sustainability: Balancing innovation with environmental impact

Artificial Intelligence (AI) can drive environmental innovation (EI) in sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions. However, the use of AI itself also comes with environmental costs. The high computational requirements of AI-based systems lead to significant energy consumption, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. The energy consumption of AI systems can

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Energy & Utilities

Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good | Internet of Things

Emily JohnsonApril 17, 2023 0

Protecting the planet: 7 ways analytics supports sustainability

Analytics are vital to a safer future. As a renowned sustainability leader, SAS is committed to making a positive impact on our customers, employees, and the planet. Climate change is more important than ever, and the explosion of big data is essential to navigating this crisis. Learn how analytics is

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AgTech | Energy & Utilities

Advanced Analytics | Data for Good | Machine Learning

Flujo de trabajo y enfoque del análisis de textos

Cristina PérezApril 4, 2023 0

Analítica de textos e IA para identificar patrones de trata de seres humanos en la documentación policial

La información que los organismos policiales almacenan sobre detenciones o incidentes delictivos, así como los avisos a los departamentos de policía, tienen un valor enorme para resolver futuros casos que se pueden plantear. Analizar manualmente esta gran cantidad de datos en busca de patrones puede llevar mucho tiempo y sus

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Ricardo GalanteFebruary 16, 2023 0

História do SAS LAB na Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa

Origem e benefícios do Laboratório Científico criado pelo SAS, na Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa. No final do ano passado, o SAS Portugal anunciou a criação de um laboratório científico - designado SAS-FCUL Lab - na FCUL - Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, com o objetivo

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Education

Advanced Analytics | Data for Good | Machine Learning

Kirk SwilleyJanuary 18, 2023 0

Leveraging text analytics and AI to assess police narrative events indicating human trafficking

SAS' Kirk Swilley and Tom Sabo showcase how you can use perform text analysis on minimal structured narrative data to spot patterns of possible human trafficking.

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Government

Analytics | Data for Good

Nicholas QuirkeDecember 14, 2022 0

How the power of curiosity unlocks a career in analytics

For some, knowing what you want to do for a job comes very early in life. These people define their purpose and that calling crystallizes in their formative years during schooling and the pathway from education into the workforce feels linear. For many others, finding what they want to do

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Education

Analytics | Data for Good

José Mutis O.December 2, 2022 0

La banca frente al riesgo climático

Entre las muchas preocupaciones que enfrentan los líderes empresariales en la actualidad hay uno que no solamente es urgente e importante sino que tendrá que tener una agenda de desarrollo hasta el 2030: se trata del riesgo financiero asociado al cambio climático. Colombia, por ejemplo, está comprometido a nivel internacional

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Becky GraebeNovember 30, 2022 0

CEO Roundtable on Cancer tackles equitable access

What barriers do some communities face in getting the facts about cancer and the treatment they deserve? The CEO Roundtable on Cancer opened up about them at a November conference at SAS. For 21 years, the CEO Roundtable on Cancer has been gathering to discuss advancements in cancer. Their 40-member organization, along with

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Health Care

Analytics | Data for Good

Federica CitterioNovember 23, 2022 0

Enabling fast-paced innovation: lessons from the SAS hackathon

Change is one of the few constants in our fast-moving world. Organisations must respond rapidly and effectively to changes in their environment, including among their customers. Being able to address new problems and issues, especially at speed, means that innovation is now essential for companies to survive and thrive. However,

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Advanced Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

¿Cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede ayudar aún más en la lucha contra la corrupción en Latinoamérica?

Ivan Fernando HerreraNovember 23, 2022 0

¿Cómo la Inteligencia Artificial puede ayudar aún más en la lucha contra la corrupción en Latinoamérica?

La corrupción sigue siendo uno de los principales obstáculos para el desarrollo social y económico de los países latinoamericanos, pero uno de los que más puede ser impactado por la analítica avanzada con inteligencia artificial. Cálculos del Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina CAF estiman que por este flagelo se

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Government

Data for Good | Work & Life at SAS

Evan MarkfieldNovember 22, 2022 0

Data for good volunteer helps bring 'Sweeter Dreams'

Jason Colón was hoping to work on a data for good project – any data for good project, really – offered through SAS’ analytic volunteer program. He had no idea the one he would be asked to do would hit so close to home for him. The organization – which

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Data for Good | Work & Life at SAS

Olivia OjedaNovember 18, 2022 0

Exploring the minds of Gen-Z in the workplace

As the new generations start to sweep into the workplace, we decided to take a peek into what Gen-Z looks for in their career. This post features two SAS employees from different generations. Our more senior employee, Savera Tanwir, asks questions of our Gen-Z mentor, Yutika Aggarwal, to take a

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Luis BarrientosNovember 3, 2022 0

ESG, un factor de sustentabilidad y crecimiento empresarial

Movimientos y acuerdos internacionales, derivados de preocupaciones sobre el deterioro ambiental, social y el impacto del cambio climático, han buscado el compromiso de los países, las empresas y la sociedad para tomar mayor participación y modificar la inercia actual a fin de frenar y revertir, en lo posible, sus efectos

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