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Rick MitchellFebruary 25, 2014 0

My top 3 picks for SAS Global Forum 2014

Having served as conference chair for last year’s SAS Global Forum, I am so looking forward to just being a normal attendee at this year’s conference in Washington, DC. That’s right, I’ll have no speaking commitments, no interviewers, no responsibilities—just the privilege of selecting the content that is right for

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Marje FechtFebruary 24, 2014 0

9 tips for better networking at SAS Global Forum

Networking with other SAS users is what I love most about SAS Global Forum! At every conference, I look for ways to find those who share my interests or whose experience sheds new light on my use of SAS software. When I come across tips on networking, I always try

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Marje FechtFebruary 17, 2014 0

SAS Global Forum--bring a colleague for half price

Last week’s Winter Storm Pax closed schools, businesses and government here in the eastern US. Perhaps we were inspired by warm thoughts of America’s capital city in the spring. Perhaps spending so many days at home alone underscored the value of sharing information and insights with coworkers. Or, perhaps after

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Programming Tips | SAS Events

Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerFebruary 17, 2014 0

SAS Talks: Favorite SAS Enterprise Guide Tricks

Last week's SAS Talks session, My Favorite SAS Enterprise Guide 5.1 Tricks, was remarkable in several ways. First, the featured presenter was Marje Fecht, who also serves as the conference chair for SAS Global Forum 2014. She's an avid SAS professional who loves to educate her fellow SAS users on

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Learn SAS | SAS Events

Larry LaRussoFebruary 14, 2014 0

SAS is in the air

Today is Valentine's Day, and for many people it will be a day to celebrate with their significant other. Whether it's expressed by a nice dinner out, a bouquet of roses, or a big box of chocolates, there's no doubt that love will be in the air. It reminds me

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Christina HarveyFebruary 10, 2014 0

5 tips for using the SAS Global Forum 2014 Conference Scheduler

Hopefully, you’ve listened to SAS Global Forum 2014 Conference Chair Marje Fecht talk about the focus on content at this year’s conference. The Conference Scheduler is central to achieving that goal, helping you easily find and schedule the presentations, tutorials and activities that meet your needs and interests. In this

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Advanced Analytics | SAS Events | Students & Educators

Polly Mitchell-GuthrieFebruary 7, 2014 0

Skills needed for competitive advantage in analytics (hint, it's not just the math)

I'm a big believer in both/and thinking, so I'll stand squarely in the middle and say that the most important skills for competitive advantage in analytics include a combination of top-notch modeling abilities along with business acumen, critical thinking, and curiosity. I was intrigued by a blog post on this

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Marje FechtFebruary 3, 2014 0

Customizing your SAS Enterprise Guide experience at SAS Global Forum 2014

SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Global Forum -- two of my favorite things! And I get to talk about both of them in this post. I'm a devoted SAS Enterprise Guide user, and I hope you're learning how useful this tool can be as well. On February 13, I'll be sharing

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerJanuary 23, 2014 0

From potential to power: Inside SAS Global Forum with Marje Fecht

I remember exactly where I was when I heard that Marje Fecht was selected as the conference chair for SAS Global Forum 2014. This was April 2011, and I was at PURE Nightclub in Las Vegas. That's not my usual "clubbing" scene, but we were at the kickback party for

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerDecember 19, 2013 0

SAS Tech Talk: Developing the SAS Visual Analytics Explorer

If there's anyone who represents the global nature of SAS software, it's Falko Schulz. He's a German who lives in Brisbane, Australia while he works for SAS R&D based in Cary, NC. Falko works on the team that produces SAS Visual Analytics, specifically the "explorer" portion of the tool. He

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Christina HarveyNovember 25, 2013 0

WUSS 2013: Getting to know you

. . . getting to know all about you! Everyone says it—getting to know other SAS users is the best part of a SAS conference. The other “best part” are the resources available in the exhibits and demo areas. I’d have to agree. Well, this year’s organizers at the 2013

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Natalie MeyerNovember 25, 2013 0

2013 Best Paper Winners share 10 reasons to be at SAS Global Forum 2014

What's your favorite part of attending SAS Global Forum? With the many presentations, networking event and valuable SAS knowledge available, many attendees may find it difficult to pick just one thing. I asked the Best Contributed Paper winners from SAS Global Forum 2013 to share both their most memorable moment from

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Marje FechtNovember 14, 2013 0

SAS Global Forum 2014: see why content is king!

Did you submit content for SAS Global Forum 2014? We know content is king, which is why we wanted to get a sampling of the content out on the SAS Global Forum website as soon as possible. However, don't be alarmed if you don't see your presentation listed. You

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Tricia AanderudNovember 8, 2013 0

Got my "SAS geek" on at SESUG 2013

I enjoyed SESUG 2013 this year and not just because I love hanging out in St. Pete Beach soaking in the sun but also because I was able to “geek out’ with some of my favorite SAS folks. Andrea Zimmerman and Mira Shapiro did an awesome job with the conference.

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David CorlissOctober 28, 2013 0

Getting the most out of a SAS conference

SAS conferences are amazing events, with great presentations, keynote talks, classes and workshop, experts from the SAS Institute, networking opportunities and so much more! With so many things to do and so much happening at once, SAS conferences can be overwhelming. Plan to get the most out of your conference

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Advanced Analytics | SAS Events | Students & Educators

Jerry OglesbyOctober 18, 2013 0

ANALYTICS 2013 – A BEST PRACTICE CONFERENCE FOR ANALYTICS PROFESSIONALS

We are in the final countdown to the Analytics 2013 Conference to be held next week, October 21-22 at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. There is a power-packed agenda for the conference, featuring four very strong keynote presentations from Dr. Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS; Ed Gaffin, Walt Disney World; Will Hakes,

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Learn SAS | SAS Events

Terry BarhamOctober 15, 2013 0

SAS Certifications are in demand

The demand for SAS Certifications has never been bigger. The number of SAS Certifications awarded has doubled over the last three years and in August the program had its biggest month ever with 1,195 certifications awarded. Here’s another impressive stat. More than 59,000 SAS Certifications have been awarded since the

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerOctober 15, 2013 0

Take an inside look at SAS Global Forum 2014

Don't ask me how it happened, but in my quest for even more SAS fame, I managed to muscle my way onto the set for Inside SAS Global Forum, the video series that focuses on everything that you need to know about SAS Global Forum 2014. After a brief cooling

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Marje FechtOctober 14, 2013 0

SAS Global Forum 2014: No more Velcro dots!

If you know what this means, you’ll love our news! SAS Global Forum 2013 was the official “Year of the Poster”, and conference chair Rick Mitchell and his team more than tripled the number of poster submissions. Posters are indispensable for visual content. Poster presentations are also a huge asset

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Christina HarveyOctober 11, 2013 0

Best paper winners from MWSUG 2013

Congratulations to Best Paper Winners from MidWest SAS Users Group conference! You'll want to read these, and check the MWSUG 2013 proceedings for other useful papers from the recent conference. Start planning now for MWSUG 2014 in Chicago.

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Natalie MeyerOctober 8, 2013 0

What's new with WUSS 2013

This year, SAS users are flocking to the Western Users of SAS Software’s (WUSS) annual conference. I had a chance to catch up with Operations Chair MaryAnne DePesquo, and she shared her excitement about this year’s conference. This is the first year that WUSS will be hosted in Las Vegas

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Marje FechtOctober 7, 2013 0

Registration is open for SAS Global Forum 2014!

Energetic. Content Rich. Powerful. That's how I describe the upcoming conference. We have a great presentation lineup and new opportunities for you to take advantage of. Register now and reserve your seat today! Here are a few of our confirmed speakers: A two-time winner of the USA Memory Championship, Nelson

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Michael SmithOctober 4, 2013 0

SCSUG kicks off Oct. 31--no costumes required!

San Antonio plays host to this year’s South Central SAS Users Group (SCSUG) Educational Forum. Instead of the usual Sunday to Tuesday schedule, this year’s forum is being held on a Thursday (Oct. 31) and Friday (Nov. 1). But don’t worry – Halloween costumes aren’t being encouraged – the focus

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Data Management | SAS Events

Christina HarveySeptember 24, 2013 0

7 tips for creating cleaner data sets

Although she’s an analyst, Anca Tilea estimates that she spends 80% of her time cleaning data. Tilea and co-author Deanna Chyn shared seven of their favorite methods for checking, cleaning and restructuring data. Attendees at MWSUG 2013 got a bonus tip: Ask SAS peers in one of the SAS Support

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Christina HarveySeptember 23, 2013 0

SAS Regional Users Groups--a note of thanks

I’m here at MWSUG 2013 soaking up the regional experience. After spending a couple of days in Columbus, I’m seeing first-hand how much users care about working with SAS software and about being part of the SAS community. It’s been a great conference so far—-presentations are packed! Walking through the

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Natalie MeyerSeptember 23, 2013 0

Take a second look! Best papers Global Forum 2013

When we announced the SAS Global Forum 2013 Best Contributed Paper winners on our blog, the response was huge! I asked the authors to comment on whether or not their paper topics had any broader applications. The response was overwhelmingly positive. Seems like these winning SAS findings are Swiss army

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Christina HarveySeptember 12, 2013 0

What’s happening with SAS regional users groups?

One of our readers asked if we could explain some of the thinking behind SAS’ recent decision to modify its support for US regional users groups. Over the past five to ten years, users have been telling SAS they need more targeted, more local and more immediate types of support, especially technical

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Chris Hemedinger

Chris HemedingerSeptember 12, 2013 0

SAS Tech Talk: Behind the scenes with SAS Data Management

SAS Data Management is a popular topic here on the SAS interwebs. You can find all types of information ranging from thought leadership to white papers to product details. At SAS Global Forum I sat down with Nancy Rausch, one of the principal R&D managers behind the SAS Data Management

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Michelle HomesSeptember 3, 2013 0

SASuser power!

SASuser power! Does this phrase conjure up any images for you? I visualize SAS users across the globe, addressing messy data, combating fraud, and making use of business analytics to provide insight and add business value for organizations around the world. We, SASusers are powerful! With the Potential of One

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Tricia AanderudAugust 30, 2013 0

You're invited to St. Pete for SESUG!

Fall is rolling around, which means time to plan and attend at least SAS regional conferences. I’m heading to the Southeastern SAS User’s Group (SESUG) conference in beautiful St. Petersburg, Florida. While I do love the conference, they had me at St. Pete Beach!

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