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Artificial Intelligence | Data for Good

Vrushali Sawant

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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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 Widdowson

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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Analytics | Students & Educators

Lilia Rodriguez

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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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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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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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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