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Analytics

Ginny InmanApril 22, 2024 0

Flashing lights, partnerships, a farewell and what's next for SAS Innovate

Bright ideas came to light as we closed out SAS Innovate 2024. Day three opened on a high note with a fun performance from iLuminate. After that, we jumped into learning about our partners’ work and SAS innovations. How partners are helping others SAS Vice President of Global Channels John Carey

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SAS Events

Becky GraebeApril 19, 2024 0

Adam Grant on hidden potential and the capacity for growth

Original thinker, effective teacher, advocate for underdogs: These are just a few of the ways SAS Innovate featured speaker Adam Grant has been described. Add to that corporate culture expert and #1 New York Times bestselling author – most recently for Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. SAS

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Analytics | SAS Events

Ginny InmanApril 17, 2024 0

SAS Innovate 2024: All in on productivity, performance and trust on day 1

SAS® pairs perfectly with data and AI and many at SAS Innovate agree. SAS Innovate host and technical training consultant Dominique Weatherspoon welcomed attendees at the Aria in Las Vegas. SAS Chief Technology Officer Bryan Harris dove into a few important topics including innovation inspired by human need, how SAS

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Cloud | Data Management

Hans-Joachim Edert

Hans-Joachim EdertApril 16, 2024 0

Balancing cloud challenges with containerization strategies

Cloud computing and containerization are two technologies that directly impact a CIO's core responsibilities: delivering IT services efficiently and effectively for the business. Beyond their technical implications, these technologies represent a strategic shift toward meeting business needs for agility, scalability and faster innovation. Striking a balance between opportunities and

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Artificial Intelligence

Jenn ChaseApril 15, 2024 0

Adopting generative AI in marketing: strategies from a CMO

It’s no secret, everyone is talking about generative AI (GenAI). In 2023, funding shot up five times year over year. According to a McKinsey report, “Generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually… by comparison, the United Kingdom’s entire GDP in 2021 was $3.1 trillion.”

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Advanced Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Innovation

Waynette TubbsApril 12, 2024 0

Quantum computing and AI: The future of problem-solving

Imagine a not-so-distant future where quantum computing reshapes our approach to solving some of businesses’ and society’s most pressing issues. This isn’t fantasy. Just as nuclear energy, 3D printing and gene therapy transitioned from science fiction to scientific reality, quantum computing is on the brink of becoming the next transformative

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Artificial Intelligence | Internet of Things

Alex Kwiatkowski

Alex KwiatkowskiApril 10, 2024 0

From evolution to revolution: The transformative effect of generative AI in banking

As the old saying goes, “You wait ages for a bus and then two [or possibly three]come along at once.” This saying can be updated to reflect life in our increasingly digital world: "You wait ages for a genuine disruptive technology and then two [or possibly three]arrive simultaneously." This phrase

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Artificial Intelligence

Scott McClainApril 8, 2024 0

Synthesizing data – Putting the ‘generate’ in generative AI for life sciences

Synthesizing data? Who does that? Aren’t we supposed to be running the experiments and measuring things to produce real data? While generally true, there are scenarios in which the use of generative AI (GenAI) is beneficial. Let’s explore the benefits via “what if” scenarios. Before we begin, it’s important to

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Programming Tips

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerApril 3, 2024 0

Through the years: SAS Enterprise Guide versions

My colleague Rick Wicklin maintains a nifty chart that shows the timeline of SAS releases since Version 8. A few of you asked if I could post a similar chart for SAS Enterprise Guide. Here it is. Like Rick, I used new features in SAS 9.4 to produce this chart

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Equity and Responsibility | SAS Events | Work & Life at SAS

Olivia OjedaApril 2, 2024 0

Explore International Women's Month celebrations across cultures

This International Women's Day (IWD) was one of the best yet, with exciting things to celebrate across the globe! From a new blog series to upcoming events at SAS Innovate, Women in Analytics (WIA) is excited to play a part in empowering and advocating for women at SAS and outside

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsApril 1, 2024 0

7 sessions you don’t want to miss at SAS Innovate

Do you get excited about the newest innovations and technologies on the market, the world of data and the future of AI? Then mark your calendars because SAS Innovate in Las Vegas is just around the corner. SAS Innovate, our annual event for business leaders, technical users and SAS partners,

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Curiosity | Data Culture and Fluency | Students & Educators

Alex CoopMarch 28, 2024 0

Generative AI creates coding language everyone can understand

The Co-Founder of Ladies Learning Code and Canada Learning Code talks about strides in Canadian computer science education, AI, the future of coding, and more. Companies use many legacy processes to empower their employees, and that's just one of the many barriers employees face in the workplace. Organizations that prioritize

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SAS Events

Ginny InmanMarch 26, 2024 0

What we’re doing for SAS Innovate: On mainstage

You’ve seen the agenda. You’ve perused the keynotes. You’re ready for SAS Innovate! But what if you’re not going to Vegas? No problem! Hear from our host, Dominique Weatherspoon, what she's excited to see on stage at SAS Innovate 2024 and how you can watch. For those not at SAS, the

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Programming Tips

Wilbram Hazejager

Wilbram HazejagerMarch 22, 2024 0

Promise delivered: SAS Enterprise Guide integration with SAS Viya 4

SAS Enterprise Guide 8.4 is released, and it supports connections to SAS Viya to run SAS programs, access data, and more!

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Programming Tips | SAS Administrators | SAS Events

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerMarch 22, 2024 0

What's next for SAS 9 and SAS Enterprise Guide?

SAS announces continued support and releases for SAS 9 and a new role for SAS Enterprise Guide with SAS Viya.

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Equity and Responsibility | SAS Events

Olivia OjedaMarch 21, 2024 0

Launching careers by embracing fears

Concerns about risk and the fear of change can be some of the biggest barriers to career development. Following the release of her book Leap: Why It’s Time to Let Go To Get Ahead in Your Career, author Jessica Galica invites you to reframe your view on risk. Speaking for

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Analytics | Data Management | Predictions | SAS Events | Students & Educators

Alex CoopMarch 19, 2024 0

Gamification finds next-generation risk management talent

Careers in risk management can be rewarding. The disciplines are key to a broad range of industries. Risk management teases the analytical side of the brain and there is a clear line of contribution between the work and the organization's performance. Careers in risk management are also shrouded in mystery

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsMarch 18, 2024 0

What’s happening at the SAS Innovation Hub?

At SAS Innovate in Las Vegas, attendees should be excited for many reasons. From inspiring keynote speakers to breakout sessions sure to teach you something new and more, this event will have something for everyone to enjoy. Just take the SAS Innovation Hub for example. This interactive space is the

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Equity and Responsibility | Work & Life at SAS

Olivia OjedaMarch 15, 2024 0

From experience to insight: What I would tell my younger self

Growing up involves a long process of discovering more about ourselves and the world around us. Looking back at our younger selves' decisions and thought processes can leave a sense of laughter, embarrassment, growth or even pride. Thinking about how far you’ve come as a person can be rewarding. For

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Artificial Intelligence

Marinela ProfiMarch 14, 2024 0

The importance of data quality for large language models

Data quality is a cornerstone for integrating large language models (LLMs) into organizations. The adage "garbage in, garbage out" holds particularly true here. High-quality data is the lifeblood that ensures the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of the model's outputs. In a business context, this translates to insights and decisions that

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsMarch 12, 2024 0

Unveiling the marvels of SAS Innovate: How it all comes together

At the end of the Indiana Jones classic Raiders of the Lost Ark, an older man struggles to push a cart carrying a large wooden box down a warehouse hallway. This iconic scene takes place in an enormous space filled with other large wooden boxes stacked to the sky. The

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Machine Learning

Marinela ProfiMarch 12, 2024 0

4 strategies to optimize costs of large language model deployment

While large language models (LLMs) have become synonymous with advanced AI capabilities, their integration into various business and technological domains is often accompanied by significant costs. These costs arise from the extensive computational resources required for training and running these models. However, traditional natural language processing (NLP) techniques offer a

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Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinMarch 11, 2024 0

Pizza pi

Happy Pi Day! Every year on March 14th (written 3/14 in the US), people in the mathematical sciences celebrate all things pi-related because 3.14 is the three-decimal approximation to π ≈ 3.14159265358979.... Pi is a mathematical constant defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference (C) to its diameter (D).

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Customer Intelligence

Jonathan MoranMarch 5, 2024 0

3 reasons to make the move from your marketing cloud to SAS

The term “marketing cloud” became popular in the early 2010s with the promise that it could manage and automate marketing operations across numerous channels such as email, mobile, social and web. While marketing clouds have evolved over the years (mainly through acquisition), one thing has remained consistent: They do not

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Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinMarch 4, 2024 0

The Number-Word Game

Have you heard about the Number-Word Game? This is a simple game that has the following rules: Start with any positive integer. Write down the English word for the integer. Count the number of letters in the word. This gives a new positive integer. Go to (2). Repeat until a

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsMarch 4, 2024 0

5 reasons to participate in the SAS Hackathon boot camps

Hackathons continue to serve as bustling hubs where creativity meets problem solving. Among them is the SAS Hackathon, where teams collaborate to find the best solutions to a business or humanitarian challenge using SAS tools. During SAS Innovate in Las Vegas, participants can join the SAS Hackathon boot camps for

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Artificial Intelligence

Marinela ProfiMarch 1, 2024 0

3 things you must understand about generative AI

Most people associate generative AI (GenAI) with large language models (LLMs). While LLMs focus specifically on generating text, GenAI encompasses a wider range of content generation tasks beyond just language, including images, music and more. Broadly speaking, GenAI uses machine learning algorithms to analyze and learn from existing data sets

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Analytics | Equity and Responsibility | Work & Life at SAS

Olivia OjedaFebruary 28, 2024 0

4 women in tech describe their greatest strengths

What is your greatest strength? And how has it helped you in your career? Understanding your strengths in the workplace helps your team thrive and can lead to a more fulfilling career and more meaningful contributions. This is the second post in a new series highlighting women from diverse backgrounds

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Analytics | Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerFebruary 27, 2024 0

Visualized: US Currency in circulation, past and present

This phenomenon has been in the news recently, so I've updated this article that I originally published in 2017. The paper currency in circulation in the US is mostly $100 bills. And not just by a little bit -- these account for 34% of the notes by denomination and nearly

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Advanced Analytics

Paul WelchFebruary 22, 2024 0

Using analytics for rare disease treatment: Unveiling opportunities for advancements

Rare diseases, often called orphan diseases, affect a small percentage of the population. Despite their rarity, these diseases collectively impact millions worldwide. Being a health care professional who cares deeply about overall patient care, the challenges in diagnosing and treating rare diseases resonate profoundly with me. Limited data availability, dispersed

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