Artificial Intelligence | Data Visualization | Machine Learning

Tom SaboDecember 4, 2023 0

Text analytics: A recipe for food safety success

As millions of people party and eat their way through the season of overindulgence, they should feel confident that indigestion and a few extra pounds should be the only downsides to their feasting. Thanks to countless hours of work behind the scenes by food inspectors and public health officials, diners

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Government

Analytics | SAS Events

Alison BolenNovember 29, 2023 0

Georgia-Pacific VP on building resilience in the era of disruption

If the last few years have taught us anything it’s this: business disruptions are not rare events. They are the norm. Today’s business leaders are grappling with logistics nightmares, economic upheaval, evolving consumer preferences, rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes, and armed conflicts. While it’s not possible to plan for every

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Manufacturing

Internet of Things | Predictions

Glynn NewbyNovember 27, 2023 0

Timeless principles meet emerging trends in manufacturing for 2024

Manufacturing remains a transformative process at its core, converting raw materials into valuable products. While the fundamental essence of manufacturing has endured for centuries, the methods and technologies employed have undergone significant evolution, driven by innovation and the ever-shifting demands of consumers. As we enter 2024, the manufacturing industry is

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Manufacturing

Analytics | Data for Good

Nicholas QuirkeNovember 27, 2023 0

2 paths to the top: How analytics gives students the professional edge

The global demand for analytics talent persists, with organisations facing challenges finding qualified individuals to support their growth. McKinsey’s recent survey revealed a significant shortage of skilled practitioners for the most in-demand tech skills, with less than 50% of the required professionals available worldwide. Despite the well-known STEM skills gap,

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Education

Predictions

Jeff AlfordNovember 22, 2023 0

How accurate were our 2023 predictions in health care, technology and more?

As 2023 ends, it's important to reflect on the predictions that SAS leaders made at the beginning of the year. Let’s look at some of these predictions and see how accurate they were. We'll explore forecasts related to health care, human resources, AI, data, renewable energy and more. Let's dive

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Banking | Energy & Utilities | Health Care | Life Sciences | Manufacturing

Internet of Things

Lexi RegaladoNovember 20, 2023 0

How AES is transforming utilities with AI-driven renewable energy strategies

AES Corporation is one of the world’s largest independent producers of renewable energy, green hydrogen, and battery storage. This Fortune 500 company is the only US-based power company that operates on four continents. Additionally, AES owns utilities in the US and Latin America and has a technology innovation company that

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Energy & Utilities

Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence

John MaynardNovember 13, 2023 0

Medicaid program integrity means more than fighting fraud

Medicaid program integrity, in simple terms, is a program that ensures that the funds allocated for Medicaid are used appropriately, that patients receive the care they deserve and that resources aren’t mishandled. But consider this staggering fact: In 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that Medicaid

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Programming Tips

Peter StyliadisNovember 8, 2023 0

Extract text from a PDF file using SAS Viya

You most likely have used a Portable Document Format (PDF) file in one form or another. Now, what if you have a PDF file and want to extract the text from the file? What if the PDF file contains input fields that a user fills in and you want to

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Artificial Intelligence

Reggie TownsendNovember 2, 2023 0

Talking AI in Washington, DC

I recently had two incredible opportunities: to visit the White House for a landmark executive order signing and to make remarks at a US Senate AI Insight Forum. The AI Insight Forum was part of a bipartisan Congressional effort to develop guardrails that ensure artificial intelligence is both transformative and

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Government

Advanced Analytics

Rochelle FisherNovember 2, 2023 0

From classroom to competition: Building applied analytics skills with the Curiosity Cup

The ability to analyze and derive insights from vast amounts of information is invaluable. As industries increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, there is a growing demand for professionals with expertise in applied analytics. To bridge this skills gap, academic institutions seek innovative ways to provide students with hands-on experience. Integrating

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Education

Advanced Analytics

Charlie ChaseNovember 1, 2023 0

Strategies for personalization in the digital retail age

Today’s consumers don’t want to be talked to; they want to have a conversation. They want to be marketed to as individuals, not as faceless members of the masses. Consumer packaged goods (CPG) organizations, in particular, recognize the value of these conversations. This dialogue – via loyalty programs, promotions, social

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Manufacturing | Retail

Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Vrushali SawantOctober 31, 2023 0

Accountability in AI: A key ingredient for trust

The relationship between trust and accountability is taking center stage in the global conversations around AI. Accountability and trust are two sides of the same coin. In a relationship – whether romantic, platonic or business, we trust each other to be honest and considerate. Trust is fueled by actions that showcase

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Analytics | Data for Good

Brett DavisOctober 25, 2023 0

How analytics helps organizations curb incarceration through improved Medicaid programs

Did you know that approximately one in 28 children grows up with a parent behind bars? That’s not just a number – it’s a glimpse into the lives of young people who face this challenge and need support to break the cycle. According to the US Department of Health and

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Government | Health Care

Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinOctober 25, 2023 0

Quantiles of the generalized birthday problem

A previous article discusses the birthday problem and its generalizations. The classic birthday problem asks, "In a room that contains N people, what is the probability that two or more people share a birthday?" The probability is much higher than you might think. For example, in a room that contains

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Data Visualization | Programming Tips

Cindy WangOctober 23, 2023 0

How to draw a radar chart in SAS® Visual Analytics using a custom graph – Part II

In the second of a two-part series, SAS' Cindy Wang reveals how to create a custom graph template in SAS Graph Builder that can be rendered as a radar chart in SAS Visual Analytics.

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsOctober 20, 2023 0

Wrapping up the SAS Championship, in photos

The 23rd annual SAS Championship has come to a close, and it proved to be another year of remarkable events. Employees, executives, customers and members of the community were able to join in on the fun in a variety of settings throughout the week. The events kicked off with the

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Analytics | SAS Events

Becky GraebeOctober 20, 2023 0

5 wows for Women's Day

The 10th Annual SAS Championship Women's Day event offered new inspiration to act with mindful intention and stay the course in life and career. An undeniable energy filled the Prestonwood Country Club ballroom on Tuesday, Oct. 10 as more than 230 attendees – mostly women – spilled into the room

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Analytics | Data for Good

Sarah NewtonOctober 18, 2023 0

3 ways Medicaid leaders are using data and analytics to be a catalyst for change

Can you imagine a world where Medicaid isn’t just a lifeline for those in need but a force driving outcomes that transform lives? That vision is no longer a distant dream; it’s a reality that demands our attention. Medicaid programs make thousands of policy decisions each year that affect some

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Health Care

Analytics | SAS Events

Caslee SimsOctober 17, 2023 0

SAS HBCU Invitational: Inspiring success on and off the green

For another year, multiple golf teams from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States gathered in Cary, NC for the SAS HBCU Invitational Tournament. The tournament was part of the SAS Championship, a week-long event filled with networking, fun and golf. As part of the event, 16

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Advanced Analytics

Harry SnartOctober 13, 2023 0

Simulating a rugby tournament with SAS® Viya®

The world’s largest rugby tournament returns for the knockout stages. This blog post explores how probability and simulation can be used to predict likely winners in each of the knockout stages. Team sports are dynamic, time-varying and complex topics to model. When modeling regular competitions, such as domestic leagues, it

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Sports & Entertainment

Analytics

Jason DiNoviOctober 13, 2023 0

Using geometry and game theory to master the M&M guessing game

October 13 is National M&M Day in the US. It’s a time to reignite the debate about whether you can taste the difference between the different colored chocolate-filled candies. If you’re like me, equally as enjoyable as eating M&Ms is taking a crack at how many of them are in

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Analytics

Richard WiddowsonOctober 12, 2023 0

Unwrapping holiday season success: Securing customer satisfaction with a transparent supply chain

As the holiday season approaches, businesses may be bracing for what’s been all too common in recent years – supply chain disruption. Retail and consumer goods industries have been hit with disruptions from every direction: profound shifts in consumer preferences, materials shortages, weather events, and geopolitical activities, to name just

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Retail

Analytics | Students & Educators

Lilia RodriguezOctober 6, 2023 0

Honoring educators who are learning, teaching and using SAS in innovative ways

This summer, SAS Academic Programs recognized four faculty members from across the country for their excellence in teaching data analytics. Awardees of the SAS Distinguished Award and the Emerging Educator Award received plaques at the SAS Summer Educator Conference, where they participated in a panel discussion about their experience teaching

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Education

Learn SAS | Programming Tips

Rick WicklinOctober 4, 2023 0

Use design matrices to analyze subgroups in SAS IML

A previous article shows ways to perform efficient BY-group processing in the SAS IML language. BY-group processing is a SAS-ism for what other languages call group processing or subgroup processing. The main idea is that the data set contains several discrete variables such as sex, race, education level, and so

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Data for Good | SAS Events

Caslee SimsOctober 3, 2023 0

How Khan Academy is using AI to shape the future of learning

As many are witnessing, AI has made people rethink and reimagine the future of education. In fact, AI has already started to revolutionize the way people teach and learn, making education more personalized, accessible and efficient. Sal Khan, founder of Khan Academy, knows firsthand about that. He stopped by SAS

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Analytics

Lexi RegaladoSeptember 26, 2023 0

From Excel to efficiency: Bealls’ journey to data-driven automation

Since its founding in 1915, Bealls Inc., a privately held company, has been headquartered in Bradenton, FL. Today, it operates more than 650 retail locations in 23 states under the names Bealls, Bealls Florida, Home Centric and Rugged Earth Outfitters. Bealls is an off-price retailer focusing on quality brands, styles

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Retail

SAS Events

Caslee SimsSeptember 22, 2023 0

Strategies to igniting innovative excellence: Words of advice from Ozan Varol

Have you ever wondered what it takes to break the mold, transcend boundaries and reach for the stars? Ozan Varol, a rocket scientist turned professor and bestselling author, knows a bit about that. Varol stopped by SAS Explore in Las Vegas and used his creativity and critical thinking expertise to

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SAS Events

Caslee SimsSeptember 21, 2023 0

SAS leaders explore the latest in tech with theCUBE

When tech experts want to hear directly from thought leaders in the industry, they turn to theCUBE for professionally produced interviews from wherever the global enterprise tech community is gathering. During SAS Explore in Las Vegas, theCUBE stopped by the Innovation Hub to interview a few SAS leaders and get their take

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Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

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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Analytics | Customer Intelligence

Jessica CurtisSeptember 11, 2023 0

Why digital logistics is the key to supply chain resiliency amid geopolitical uncertainty

In an increasingly interconnected world, geopolitical events in one region can cause a ripple effect across global supply chains. Due to technical complexity and the concentration of large manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region, the semiconductor supply chain is especially vulnerable to disruptions. In fact, more than 65% of the

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Government