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SAS Enterprise Guide 8.4 is released, and it supports connections to SAS Viya to run SAS programs, access data, and more!
SAS announces continued support and releases for SAS 9 and a new role for SAS Enterprise Guide with SAS Viya.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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).
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Government regulations, technological advancements and improvements in energy forecasting are complex issues that require deep discussion. Several pivotal thoughts were shared through a recent webinar dedicated to unraveling these complexities, shedding light on the nuances of the issues and their interconnectedness. Here are a few key takeaways from that discussion.
Black History Month seems like an opportune time to comment on the recent pullback of DEI initiatives, particularly in tech, as a reminder of a historical story. It’s a story of the perpetual dance between social progress and regression as America’s historically marginalized communities are concerned. However, the significance of
Women's voices are vital in technological development. Over the next few months, we will be highlighting women from diverse backgrounds as they share about their experiences in the tech industry. For the beginning of this series, we will focus on five women who were part of a panel at SAS
If your organization aims for longevity, resilience is a muscle you want to build. The 5 Resiliency Rules: Speed and agility Data culture and literacy Curiosity Innovation Equity and responsibility I know resilience has been a hot topic in recent years, and for good reason – it can make or
Some hearts are famous. For example, there is the "Heart of Gold" (Neil Young), the "Heart of Glass" (Blondie), and the Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad). But have you heard of the "Heart of Ellipses"? No? Well, in 2023, Ted Conway published an amusingly titled article, "Total Ellipse of the
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a set of standards and best practices within their AI Risk Management Framework for building responsible AI systems. NIST sits under the U.S. Department of Commerce and their mission is to promote innovation and industrial competitiveness. NIST offers a portfolio
Organizations continuously search for innovative ways to optimize their operations and elevate efficiency. One promising frontier is the integration of digital twins for predictive maintenance. However, the true potential of this technology often remains untapped, with many organizations settling for what can be described as “digital shadows.” In this exploration,
Use SAS DATA step to split a large binary file into smaller pieces, which can help with file upload operations,
The realm of augmented reality and mixed reality (AR/MR) is on the brink of a significant evolution, promising to reshape how we engage with technology. Augmented reality involves the overlay of digital information onto the real world, enriching our perception of the environment by adding virtual elements. This technology enhances
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Whether for better or for worse, many people agree that generative AI is a game changer that will revolutionize the way we live and work. Optimists believe that generative AI is an opportunity to improve and expand our technological knowledge. At the same time, catastrophists fear that AI in general
I saw a fascinating Reddit thread titled: "What would you do if your son told you he’s dating an AI?" Here's the post verbatim: "My son (20M) just told my wife and I that he’s been in a relationship with a replika for the past few months. He claims that it’s
In a previous article, I presented some of the most popular blog posts from 2023. The popular articles tend to discuss elementary topics that have broad appeal. However, I also wrote many technical articles about advanced topics. The following articles didn't make the Top 10 list, but they deserve a
