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Analytics | Machine Learning

Jane HowellSeptember 7, 2023 0

Computer vision gives global manufacturer another set of eyes

Computer vision is a field of artificial intelligence that teaches computers to understand visuals. Using digital images from cameras and videos and deep learning models, machines can learn to recognize and categorize objects and respond to their surroundings based on what they “see.” Computer vision's accuracy has skyrocketed in the

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Analytics | Fraud & Security Intelligence | Work & Life at SAS

Ellen Joyner-Roberson, CFE

Ellen Joyner-Roberson, CFESeptember 6, 2023 0

Meet the women fighting child exploitation

A behind-the-scenes look at women contributing their skills to the battle against child exploitation.

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Data for Good

Olivia OjedaAugust 28, 2023 0

Facing the future with women in STEM

This summer, women have been making their mark across all industries. From technology to policing, SAS wants to highlight some impactful changes made over the past few months. Click through the articles below to learn about the way women are shaping the future. Intern Spotlight This summer, SAS hired

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Analytics

Lilia Rodriguez

Lilia RodriguezAugust 28, 2023 0

SAS HBCU Fellows reflect on program benefits and opportunities

Between technological advancements in machine learning, the rise of AI and a growing interest in data-driven decisions, the demand for analytical talent has grown significantly in recent years. In today’s workforce, however, there is a lack of representation of people of color in the tech industry. According to Harnham’s Data

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Artificial Intelligence

Caslee SimsAugust 16, 2023 0

Saving lives: Detecting neonatal sepsis with human-AI integration

In maternal and newborn health care, a pressing challenge looms large – neonatal sepsis. This dangerous infection claims the lives of countless newborns each year, devastating families and other loved ones. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies neonatal infections as a leading cause of infant mortality, responsible for nearly a

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Analytics | Data Management

Gavin DayAugust 15, 2023 0

Data management: The foundation for resilient organizations

Today, a business disruption can stem from just about any type of event — a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, economic pressures, critical skillset shortages or changes in market or investor evaluation criteria. Only resilient companies can ride out the turbulence and quickly bounce back. But with the ongoing pace of change, making

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SAS Events

Jeff AlfordAugust 10, 2023 0

Protected and private: Home health monitoring for at-risk people

The global population is aging faster than ever. The United Nations estimates there are nearly one billion people over the age of 60. That number is expected to more than double by 2050. With this growth comes a rise in chronic illnesses that are, unfortunately, part of the aging process.

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Machine Learning

Franklin Manchester

Franklin ManchesterAugust 9, 2023 0

AI, BMI and life insurance bias: Examining the impact of facial recognition

Life insurance is hard to sell. People don’t like talking about it because it draws attention to a topic no one wants to consider for themselves. Death. Life insurers have earned a reputation for laborious and intrusive processes to secure the coverage that everyone needs. So, over the years, they

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Analytics | Work & Life at SAS

Olivia OjedaAugust 7, 2023 0

Meet the Interns: 2023 SAS Intern Spotlight

Hello from Women in Analytics (WIA)! We're featuring SAS' incredibly talented 2023 intern class, specifically the United in STEM program. This program is designed to provide valuable work experience for students from diverse backgrounds enrolled in an accredited degree program who are passionate about technology. This year's class features 43

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Analytics | Data for Good

Juan ColonAugust 7, 2023 0

Using data to inform policies for continuing the fight against the overdose epidemic

Data has emerged as a crucial weapon in the battle against the overdose epidemic in the United States. Government agencies nationwide are grappling with social issues such as gun violence, gang activity, burglaries and homelessness to go along with the enduring overdose crisis. Addressing these issues requires using data to

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SAS Events

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerAugust 3, 2023 0

Celebrate your inner nerd at SAS Explore with Don McMillan

Don McMillan - America's top nerdy comedian -- is a featured entertainer at SAS Explore, Sept 11-14 in Las Vegas.

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Analytics

Brock MatthewsJuly 13, 2023 0

Mental health in schools: How whole student analytics empowers education

Despite returning to a semblance of normalcy, research shows that a vast number of students still find themselves in the midst of a mental health crisis. It comes as no surprise to educators and parents alike, as the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on relationships and social support – key

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Fitz Fitzgerald

Fitz FitzgeraldJuly 10, 2023 0

Beyond automation: How AI is reshaping insurance

Have you ever been in a meeting and heard, “We should leave that to the IT department to figure out. That’s a system thing”? I have observed this attitude among insurance professionals my whole career. It was almost as if anything that had to do with IT systems was radioactive!

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics

Jennifer OlsonJuly 6, 2023 0

3 ways AI and advanced analytics help manage the energy crisis in manufacturing

The need to use less energy is becoming critical to manufacturers worldwide. The transition to a clean energy economy drives new developments in the energy sector. Manufacturers must find ways to reduce energy use to stave off growing internal production costs and remain competitive. Let’s discuss why the global energy

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Energy & Utilities | Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence | Customer Intelligence | Risk Management

Anthony Mancuso

Anthony MancusoJuly 5, 2023 0

Optimizing collections in banking: Real-world tips

Discover real-world tips for creating a winning collections strategy.

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

John CareyJune 29, 2023 0

SAS and Microsoft celebrate 3 years of partnership

In summer 2020, we launched our strategic partnership with Microsoft, announcing our plan to work together to help our customers. With world-class data and analytics, we are helping them solve their most critical business challenges using SAS® Viya® on Microsoft Azure. In just three short years, we’ve made tremendous strides toward our

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Analytics | SAS Events

Yigit KarabagJune 28, 2023 0

5 takeaways from being a judge at the SAS Hackathon

I was recently asked to be on the jury for the Asia-Pacific track of the 2023 SAS Hackathon. As many of my colleagues have said before, judging the hackathon is a great experience. We were exposed to lots of innovative ideas about how to apply AI and analytics to a wide

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Data Management

Albert QianJune 27, 2023 0

3 ways organizations can use SAS® and Snowflake to do more with their data

With SAS® Viya® and Snowpark Container Services (launching in private preview), organizations can tap into the full potential of their data and use it to improve revenue, increase margins, operate more efficiently and exceed customer expectations.

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Vrushali Sawant

Vrushali SawantJune 23, 2023 0

Inclusivity: A guiding principle for responsible innovation

AI – just like humans – can carry biases. Unchecked bias can perpetuate power imbalances and marginalize vulnerable communities. Recognizing the potential for bias is one of the first steps toward responsible innovation. Doing so allows users to include diverse needs and perspectives in building inclusive and robust products. Through

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Analytics

Ann CutrellMay 30, 2023 0

Saving lives: Using data to combat the opioid crisis

Did you know that over 300 people die daily from drug overdoses in the US? As a pharmacist, I have witnessed the harrowing effects of substance use disorder (SUD) and the resulting opioid crisis on individuals, families and communities. The complexity of addiction Who among us does not know someone

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Analytics | SAS Events

Caslee SimsMay 26, 2023 0

A look back at SAS Innovate in Orlando

This year, SAS Innovate in Orlando brought executives and other industry luminaries together to inspire attendees to use analytics to outpace tomorrow. Data and analytics enables you to get to the true value of a human being. Michael Lewis, Author of Moneyball Chief Marketing Officer Jenn Chase, who hosted the event,

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Artificial Intelligence | Equity and Responsibility

Reggie Townsend

Reggie TownsendMay 25, 2023 0

Fostering AI common sense: The need for critical thinking and healthy skepticism

As AI rapidly advances over the next several years, I’ve been fortunate to have an active role in helping to guide a responsible path forward when it comes to technology’s impact on our daily lives. Currently, this role includes serving as Vice President for the SAS Data Ethics Practice, as an

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Artificial Intelligence

Albert QianMay 23, 2023 0

How SAS and Microsoft are using the power of partners to protect data in the cloud

Humanity collectively creates 2.5 quintillion bytes of data daily, presenting incredible opportunities for organizations—especially those who collect it in the cloud. Cloud-based data offers excellent insights for organizations, including a meaningful look at customer needs and operational improvements. However, these benefits come with risks, especially regarding security. According to IBM

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Analytics | Data Culture and Fluency | Data for Good

Cindy TurnerMay 23, 2023 0

How passion and purpose power business change

Unleash innovation with diverse viewpoints, creative thinking and personal passions.

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Advanced Analytics | Analytics | Cloud | Data Management

blue waves symbolizing a statistical computing environment

Kayt LeonardMay 22, 2023 0

5 tips for choosing a statistical computing environment

When you think about life-saving technology, does a statistical computing environment come to mind? Statistical computing environments (SCE) are critical in accelerating scientific discoveries by enabling researchers to manage, process and analyze data efficiently and compliantly, maintaining the utmost regulatory integrity. As life sciences research generates increasingly large and diverse

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Analytics | Artificial Intelligence | Curiosity

Becky GraebeMay 18, 2023 0

SAS inventors celebrate 54 new patents

SAS inventors came together on April 24 at The Umstead Hotel to celebrate something completely unique: ideas. Ideas that became patents. 54 of them, to be exact. During his remarks, CTO Bryan Harris dialed in on just how important new ideas are in our current environment. “When you think about

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Analytics

Steve KearneyMay 17, 2023 0

How COVID spurred drug repurposing research: A conversation with an FDA data scientist

The pandemic caused public health agencies and life sciences companies to scramble to find effective treatments. Exploring the efficacy of existing drugs to treat COVID, an example of what's known as drug repurposing, was an intense focus for Qais Hatim, a Data Scientist at the US Food and Drug Administration

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Learn SAS | Machine Learning

Rick WicklinMay 10, 2023 0

How good is an AI chatbot at SAS programming?

A lot of programmers have been impressed by the ability of ChatGPT, GPT-4, and Bing Chat to write computer programs. Recently, I wrote an article that discusses an elementary programming assignment, called FizzBuzz, which is sometimes used as part of a hiring process to assess a candidate's basic knowledge of

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Analytics | Curiosity | Data Culture and Fluency | Data for Good

Evan MarkfieldMay 3, 2023 0

How SAS helps Galapagos researchers learn more about phytoplankton populations

Sometimes the smallest creatures can have the biggest impact. Think, for example, of how often you hear about people’s gut microbiomes and their outsized impact on overall health. Now zoom out to a much larger ecosystem and you'll have an idea of what a team of SAS analytics volunteers was

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Analytics | Data for Good

Evan MarkfieldMay 1, 2023 0

Visualizing new ways to protect sharks with data and analytics

Where do hammerhead sharks go at night? And perhaps more importantly, why? That's what Research Scientist and Professor Alex Hearn of the Galapagos Science Center hoped that a team of SAS analytics volunteers would be able to answer by analyzing data he's collected over nearly two decades. The project is

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