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Analytics | Data Management

Brock MatthewsMay 24, 2022 0

Exploring 4 components of sound data governance in higher education

Higher education institutions are some of the most data-rich entities in the world. Postsecondary leaders need high-quality, consistent and accurate insights to make the best decisions for their institution, students and constituents. Data governance is a topic that may seem technical in nature and perhaps important to only the IT

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Analytics | Internet of Things | SAS Events

Thomas KeilMay 24, 2022 0

Smart City Heidelberg: SAS Hackathon complements city's digital transformation journey

The city of Heidelberg, Germany is known for its romantic cityscape, which attracts tourists from all over the world. It also has the youngest population in Germany, thanks largely to the many students at one of Europe's oldest and largest universities. Perhaps less well known is that Heidelberg is twinned

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Artificial Intelligence | Cloud

Frank O'Donnell

Frank O'DonnellMay 23, 2022 0

Game-changer AI tool will save mothers and babies

A new prototype AI diagnostic test for pre-eclampsia developed by a multi-disciplinary Irish team will hopefully save thousands of lives around the world. Preeclampsia affects 1 in 10 pregnancies and causes the deaths of at least 50,000 mothers and 500,000 babies worldwide every year. It is a serious pregnancy complication

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Cloud | Data for Good

Jay UpchurchMay 18, 2022 0

The transformative impact of SAS Viya on Azure

As more businesses embrace their digital transformation journeys, it’s easy to get lost in the cloud hype and overinflate the possibilities of cloud alone. Cloud migration is not a one-stop shop to solve all of an organization’s challenges. Instead, technology leaders need to adopt a cloud-smart mindset to maximize value,

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Marketing | Work & Life at SAS

Jenn ChaseMay 17, 2022 0

Want to make your marketing team more inclusive? Try this

The business case for diversity and inclusion is clear. Research has shown that diverse organizations are more profitable, more innovative and more desirable to employees. So how do we as marketers contribute to making our organizations inclusive? I believe that we must start by cultivating curiosity. Curiosity fuels diversity and inclusion Curiosity

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data Visualization

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Carlos Pinheiro

Carlos PinheiroMay 12, 2022 0

Vehicle Routing Problem - A beer distribution example in Asheville

The Vehicle Routing Problem (VRP) algorithm aims to find optimal routes for one or multiple vehicles visiting a set of locations and delivering a specific amount of goods demanded by these locations. Problems related to the distribution of goods, normally between warehouses and customers or stores, are generally considered vehicle routing problems. For this article's example, let’s consider a real (and awesome) brewery that needs to deliver beer kegs to different bars and restaurants throughout multiple locations.

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Hospitality | Manufacturing | Retail | Travel

Customer Intelligence

Cornelia Reitinger

Cornelia ReitingerMay 12, 2022 0

Analyzing the data of an evolving video streaming service ecosystem

Broadband has become widely available and 5G is up and running in many countries, meaning more and more people have access to the internet via different platforms. With good quality internet connections either at home or via mobile connections, consumer behaviour has changed rapidly. Those who have been in digital

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Analytics

Becky GraebeMay 11, 2022 0

Exploring innovative modeling designs built to battle bias

Students at North Carolina State University completed design projects yielding striking visuals, purpose and functionality without unethical design characteristics. If you were to design the ultimate vacation home, you would most certainly consider options and features that speak to your individual preferences and style. It turns out that same inclination

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data Management

Marinela ProfiMay 10, 2022 0

The social impact of data science: improving the mental health for cancer patients with AI

A cancer journey affects both physical and mental health. This often results in feelings of social isolation, loss of identity, clinical depression and even PTSD. This often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed due in part to lack of resources, tools and time. Swedish startup War On Cancer wondered whether they could

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Cloud | Data for Good | Machine Learning

Bryan HarrisMay 5, 2022 0

Who is responsible when AI is irresponsible?

We hear a lot about responsible AI or AI ethics in the marketplace today. At SAS, we believe there should be a larger conversation about responsible innovation. In reality, the decisions made by AI are the outcome of algorithms, data and business processes. This means ethical considerations must be applied

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Risk Management

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Joe Nyangon, PhD

Joe Nyangon, PhDMay 4, 2022 0

How new regulations could streamline climate-related financial risk disclosures

Today’s investors are eager to understand the climate-related risks of their business investments, not just because they are becoming more climate-conscious but also because climate-related risk can bring financial risk. A newly proposed rule in the US aims to bring more transparency to those risks. In March, the US Securities

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Energy & Utilities

Work & Life at SAS

Alyssa GrubeMay 2, 2022 0

7 tips to prioritize your wellbeing while transitioning to hybrid work

Now more than ever, as the lines blur between work and life, our well-being affects how we show up at work as well as how we thrive in our personal lives. As many of us transition out of full-time remote work and into a new hybrid routine, it’s important to

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Work & Life at SAS

Falesha BrodieMay 2, 2022 0

Diversity, equity and inclusion: It's a "BIG" deal at SAS

Creating an inclusive work environment where employees can thrive and be their authentic selves is part of SAS’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategy. Our Employee Inclusion Groups (EIGs) are key to fostering a sense of belonging and acceptance. But what exactly do these groups do? Today, meet the Black

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data Management | Data Visualization

Charlie ChaseApril 26, 2022 0

Misnomers regarding outliers and their usefulness in statistical modeling

Outliers provide much-needed insights into the actual relationships that influence the demand for products in the marketplace. They are particularly useful when modeling consumer behavior where abnormalities are common occurrences or unforeseen disruptions that impact consumer demand. But why do demand planners cleanse out outliers, when many are not really

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Manufacturing | Retail

Analytics

Alex CoopApril 25, 2022 0

Mastering the art of persuasion: SAS Safe Roads contest helps develop students’ storytelling skills

As companies continue to amass zettabytes of data, the talent hunt for data scientists who can create clarity out of all the noise, has never been greater. But one of the greatest challenges a data scientist faces is communicating the uncovered insights wrangled from the relevant data to decision-makers. To

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Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinApril 25, 2022 0

Two perspectives on numerical integration

To a numerical analyst, numerical integration has two meanings. Numerical integration often means solving a definite integral such as $$int_{a}^b f(s) , ds$$. Numerical integration is also called quadrature because it computes areas. The other meaning applies to solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs). My article about new methods for solving

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Analytics

Lee Ann DietzApril 22, 2022 0

Earth Day 2022 – an interview with SAS specialists about analytics and climate resilience

Leaders from businesses and governments across the world continue to show progress on a range of critical environmental topics, addressing climate resilience and taking actions to ensure a more sustainable and thriving planet. Advancements and innovations continue to open new avenues for environmental leadership – and the use of data

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AgTech | Education | Energy & Utilities | Government

Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data for Good

Josh MorganApril 20, 2022 0

Empowering improved Medicaid policy using whole person analytics

Before I started with SAS, I worked at the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health. Among many other projects, our analytics work included integrating data from multiple county departments and risk stratifying citizens in the greatest need of public services. This led to our 1115 Whole Person Care (WPC) waiver

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

Emily JohnsonApril 15, 2022 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 for 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

Data Visualization

Diana MarisApril 15, 2022 0

Three trends that expand the reach of analytics & BI insights

Data visualization is a critical way for anyone to turn endless rows of data into easy-to-understand results through dynamic and understandable visuals. Whether your favorite visualization is a pie chart, a geographic map, or relies on natural language, showing the insights that empower you to make more informed decisions is a better way to do data-driven business. Analyst firms say that SAS has market-leading data visualization. This helps users across the globe find insights in their data using new and exciting trends in data visualization.

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Analytics

Riad GydienApril 13, 2022 0

Digital transformation opportunities in Africa 

Jim Goodnight, SAS founder and CEO, said in 2016, "Digital disruption is now a fact of life, and every organisation must have a plan to deal with it." And yet his observations could not be more apt today. Furthermore, the impacts of the global pandemic have accelerated digital disruption. I see

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Analytics

Tim FairchildApril 11, 2022 0

Kicking carbon with analytics – 3 industry examples

See how our customers are using analytics to cut carbon emissions while achieving other business goals.

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Work & Life at SAS

Alyssa GrubeApril 11, 2022 0

Cindy's big idea: how upcycling could help ease the affordable housing crisis

When most of us see an abandoned mobile home, we see just that: an abandoned mobile home. But when Cindy Turner, Sr. Communications Specialist, sees an abandoned mobile home, she sees something different: opportunity. Cindy’s Big Idea  “I kept seeing more and more about the lack of affordable housing in

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Work & Life at SAS

Jenn MannMarch 29, 2022 0

The future of work is here – and it's hybrid.

Over the last two years, the Future of Work has been the topic of fervent discussion: Is the traditional office dead? Is hybrid work possible? Will we all go remote? Recently, with the decrease in COVID-19 case numbers and return to semi-normalcy, conversation about the Future of Work has changed

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Analytics | Customer Intelligence | Learn SAS | Students & Educators

Alex CoopMarch 21, 2022 0

Hooked on data science: gamification drives engagement among students and trainees

While studying business intelligence as an undergraduate student at business school HEC Montreal, Camille Duchesne encountered Cortex, an analytics simulation that pits participants against each other to develop the most accurate models for a particular task. In this case, the simulation supports a fictional charity by predicting which subjects from

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Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinMarch 21, 2022 0

Five constants every statistical programmer should know

Statistical programmers need to access numerical constants that help us to write robust and accurate programs. Specifically, it is necessary to know when it is safe to perform numerical operations such as raising a number to a power without exceeding the largest number that is representable in finite-precision arithmetic. This

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Programming Tips

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerMarch 17, 2022 0

Programming the Wordle game in SAS

One approach to creating the Wordle game in the SAS programming language. Ready to play?

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Caslee SimsMarch 7, 2022 0

Behind the scenes of the SAS Hackathon: Why being a mentor is a win-win for everyone

During the SAS Hackathon, teams and mentors collaborate to find solutions to specific challenges. The hackathon is a win-win situation for all participants, from idea generation to the development of new technologies or solutions. The SAS Hackathon encourages developers to collaborate on practical ideas and offers employees the chance to

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Analytics

Liz MoranMarch 2, 2022 0

SAS, Duke partnership creating future health care analysis "unicorns"

Creating population health experts with strong analytical skills can make a significant impact in advancing health goals. That's why Duke University’s Department of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) master’s program is partnering with SAS to equip students with the skills they need to not only implement patient-level decisions and system-level change

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data Management

Lindsay HartMarch 1, 2022 0

"Hack the Case" competition challenges students to solve real business analytics problems

"Exhausting, but exhilarating," said participants in Hack the Case – a unique, 10-day competition hosted by Ivey Business School, SAS, Deloitte and Scotiabank, with the assistance of the Centre for Advanced Computing, Queen’s University. Students from Ivey Business School’s Master of Science (MSc) in Management, Business Analytics start with a

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