Data Management | Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Leonid BatkhanMarch 28, 2017 0

Changing variable type and variable length in SAS datasets

There is a well-known Russian saying that goes “Если нельзя, но очень хочется, то можно.” The English translation of it can span anywhere from “If you can’t, but want it badly, then you can” to “If you shouldn’t, but want it badly, then you should” to “If you may not,

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Data Management | Internet of Things

Todd WrightMarch 28, 2017 0

A new season for SAS Event Stream Processing

Batters assess the game before hitting the ball. Similarly, Todd Wright says businesses can make faster, better decisions by understanding events in motion.

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Analytics | Data Management

David PopeMarch 24, 2017 0

Don't let data issues delay analytics

In a recent presentation, Jill Dyche, VP of SAS Best Practices gave two great quotes: "Map strategy to data" and "strategy drives analytics drives data." In other words, don't wait for your data to be perfect before you invest in analytics. Don't get me wrong -- I fully understand and

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Advanced Analytics | Data Management | Internet of Things

Andrea NegriMarch 23, 2017 0

Data quality and data preparation in self-service

The rise of self-service analytics, and the idea of the ‘citizen data scientist’, has also brought a number of issues to the fore in organizations. In particular, two common areas of discussion are the twin pillars of data quality and data preparation. There is no doubt that good quality, well-prepared

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Analytics | Data Management

Gianluca MenconiMarch 22, 2017 0

Does age matter? A question of analytics maturity

Does age matter? Perhaps not, but maturity certainly does. The level of analytics maturity, in particular, makes a big difference to the options open to companies, and the strategies that they can adopt to get best value from analytics. A model of analytics maturity I like Thomas Davenport’s model of

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Data Management | Internet of Things

David LoshinMarch 22, 2017 0

Event stream processing, data quality and risk mitigation

David Loshin extends his exploration of ethical issues surrounding automated systems and event stream processing to encompass data quality and risk considerations.

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Analytics | Data Management

Dave SmithMarch 22, 2017 0

GDPR – sounding the death knell for self-learning algorithms?

In just a few short months the European General Data Protection Regulation becomes enforceable. This regulation enshrines in law the rights of EU citizens to have their personal data treated in accordance with their wishes. The regulation applies to any organisation which is processing EU citizens’ data, and the UK

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Data Management | Internet of Things

Dylan JonesMarch 20, 2017 0

Which industries are early adopters of streaming data technologies, and why?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you've surely noticed the increasing numbers of headlines about big data, Hadoop, internet of things (IoT) and, of course, data streaming. For many companies, this next generation of data management is clearly marked "to play with later." That's because adopting the next wave

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Advanced Analytics | Data Management | Internet of Things

Charlie ChaseMarch 15, 2017 0

Omnichannel is changing the way we view demand planning

Omnichannel Analytics are helping companies uncover patterns in big data to improve the customer experience.  Using those insights, companies can anticipate what consumers are planning to purchase and influence that purchase in real time.     Companies are experiencing unprecedented complexity as they look for growth and market opportunities. Their product portfolios are

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Manufacturing | Retail

Data Management

Jim HarrisMarch 15, 2017 0

Data compliance: Will you be able to measure the effectiveness of your efforts?

Like getting into good shape, Jim Harris says we must carefully measure adherence to regulatory compliance – using both internal and external measures.

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Data Management | Internet of Things

David LoshinMarch 13, 2017 0

Event stream processing: Ethical considerations

The real questions revolve around approaches to ESP system implementations, predictive models and quality of information being streamed, says David Loshin.

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Data Management

Mary Kathryn QueenMarch 8, 2017 0

Securing sensitive data using SAS Federation Server data masking

SAS® Federation Server provides a central, virtual environment for administering and securing access to your data. It also allows you to combine data from multiple sources without moving or copying the data. SAS Federation Server Manager, a web-based application, is used to administer SAS Federation Server(s). Data privacy is a

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Data Management | Internet of Things

Phil SimonMarch 8, 2017 0

Event stream data: When motive meets opportunity

.@philsimon sees these two colliding sooner rather than later.

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Data Management

Jim HarrisMarch 6, 2017 0

Compliance: Is a solid data management strategy and platform enough?

Platform and strategy are core to compliance, but Jim Harris says commitment from people across the organization is just as important and harder to achieve.

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Data Management | Fraud & Security Intelligence

David LoshinMarch 2, 2017 0

Operationalizing compliance with data protection policies

David Loshin describes three sets of policies required for ensuring compliance with data protection directives for health care.

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Health Care

Data Management | Internet of Things

Phil SimonMarch 1, 2017 0

IOT's twin challenges: Compliance and privacy

.@philsimon raises some chilling questions about the IoT and current threats.

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Data Management

Dylan JonesFebruary 28, 2017 0

A simple framework for getting started with data compliance (Part 2 )

At its core, data compliance is built on simple foundations. Dylan Jones closes this series by explaining the remaining components of the "4F framework."

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Data Management

Hana KvartováFebruary 27, 2017 0

When I Meet the First Slovak Chief Data Officer

What to watch out for when chief data officers begin to appear in our country Recently and for the first time, I met someone whose business card title read ‘Chief Data Officer’ at one of our customer’s places of business. It wasn’t in Slovakia, but I am convinced that it

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Data Management

Joyce Norris-MontanariFebruary 27, 2017 0

Compliance – Where does it fit in a data strategy?

To show how they're compliant with regulatory mandates, organizations first need an enterprise data strategy. Joyce Norris-Montanari discusses the issues.

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Analytics | Data Management | Internet of Things

Christian GoßlerFebruary 27, 2017 0

Lenins Lächeln oder: Haferkekse im Internet of Trash (IoT2)

Lenin hatte gelächelt und von seinen Erfolgen im Internet of Things berichtet; richtig begeistert war er gewesen. – Aber jetzt murrt er: „Das ist alles Müll! Internet of Trash sollte es heißen! Die Daten stimmen nicht, die Leute schimpfen über das Projekt, der Fachbereich und meine Chefin sitzen mir im

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Energy & Utilities | Manufacturing

Analytics | Data Management | Risk Management

Ulrike BergmannFebruary 24, 2017 0

Self-Service: Erst mal anfangen, dann klappt’s auch mit der Datenqualität!

Das Konzept von Self-Service Analytics wird oft mit innovativen Geschäftsmodellen oder schneller Reaktion auf Kundenanfragen assoziiert. Darüber hinaus kann Self-Service aber auch Mitarbeiter in die Lage versetzen, operative Vorgänge besser und effektiver zu unterstützen. Mit Carsten Krah, Business Expert Risk, Fraud & Compliance bei SAS, habe ich mich darüber unterhalten,

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Data Management

Phil SimonFebruary 24, 2017 0

Data privacy and governance: No easy answers

.@philsimon advises to be wary of those promising obvious and facile solutions to increasingly challenging governance and privacy issues.

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Analytics | Data Management

Andreas GöddeFebruary 23, 2017 0

DSGVO: Digitalisierungs-Killer oder Wettbewerbsvorteil?

Laut einer Dell-Studie zum Status der Umsetzung der neuen EU-Datenschutzgrundverordnung (DSGVO) haben erst 3 Prozent der befragten Unternehmen einen Umsetzungsplan. Ich hatte in den letzten zwei Wochen auf den SAS Veranstaltungen zur DSGVO unter dem Titel „Abwarten kann teuer werden" die Gelegenheit, mir hierzu von knapp 100 Teilnehmern selbst einen

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Data Management | Fraud & Security Intelligence

David LoshinFebruary 23, 2017 0

Managing information policy compliance to prevent fraud

Health care fraud prevention is a sticky topic. David Loshin discusses what's needed to balance prompt claims payments with fraud prevention efforts.

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Health Care

Data Management

Dylan JonesFebruary 21, 2017 0

A simple framework for getting started with data compliance (Part 1 )

As you work toward data compliance, Dylan Jones says keep it simple – start with the 4F’s: Function, Flow, Form, Foster. Part 1 looks at the first two.

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Jim HarrisFebruary 15, 2017 0

What does the requirement for data privacy mean for data scientists, business analysts and IT?

Corporate compliance with an increasing number of industry regulations intended to protect personally identifiable information (PII) has made data privacy a frequent and public discussion. An inherent challenge to data privacy is, as Tamara Dull explained, “data, in and of itself, has no country, respects no law, and travels freely across borders. In the

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Data Management

Jim HarrisFebruary 13, 2017 0

Can you be open and compliant at the same time?

The term compliance is most often associated with control. It evokes visions of restrictions, regulations and security protecting something which is to remain private. The term open is most often associated with access, and it evokes visions of an absence of restrictions, regulations and security – making something available which is

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Data Management

Phil SimonFebruary 8, 2017 0

Recommendations on privacy, data access and compliance

.@philsimon chimes in with trust- and privacy-related recommendations

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Data Management | Risk Management

Dylan JonesFebruary 6, 2017 0

It's time to stop the reactionary compliance tactics

The financial sector has always been subjected to regulatory compliance laws and directives. Consumers, lawmakers and politicians would expect no less. But it's fair to say that the financial sector has witnessed a "hockey stick" trend regarding new regulations in recent years.

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Data Management | Internet of Things

Federico Alberto PozziFebruary 3, 2017 0

Is data science keeping pace with product designers' needs?

Experience design is not just like a standard advertising campaign or an online app, but rather a strategy to keep customers engaged with a brand through impactful interactions. It means that every product and service is designed to offer a delightful experience; the packaging, mobile app, web and print ads

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