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SAS acquires Hazy to boost AI with synthetic data tech
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SAS has acquired Hazy's synthetic data technology to boost its AI capabilities, aiming to enhance data privacy and analytics by early 2025.
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APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024
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Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.
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Asia Pacific sees AI investment surge to USD $45 billion in 2024
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New research reveals 43% of organisations in the Asia Pacific plan to boost AI investments by over 20% next year, highlighting a strategic divide.
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SAS predicts AI trends focusing on ethics & sustainability
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SAS predicts by 2025, AI will revolutionise data interactions and drive sustainability, urging businesses to align ethics and efficiency in their strategies.
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Barriers hinder MarTech's role in fostering customer trust
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personalisation
A report reveals that 91% of marketing professionals believe customer trust is vital, yet barriers prevent MarTech from fully enhancing that trust.
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UK civil servants increase data sharing within government
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digital transformation
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financial systems
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A recent survey reveals that 74% of civil servants are now sharing data across government departments, yet only 34% are collaborating with the private sector.
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Telecom firms lead the way in GenAI adoption & investment
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A new study reveals that 70% of telecommunications firms are adopting generative AI, outpacing other sectors in investment and implementation.
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SAS leads enterprise & payment fraud solutions again
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SAS has been named a leader in enterprise and payment fraud solutions for the 11th time by Chartis Research, praised for its AI and fraud capabilities.
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TAFE NSW & SAS collaborate to address data skills gap
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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TAFE NSW Meadowbank’s Institute of Applied Technology Digital joins SAS to create a 10-week Data Analytics course, addressing Australia’s data skills gap.
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Study reveals CMOs lack understanding of generative AI potential
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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data analytics
A global study by SAS and Coleman Parkes reveals 90% of CMOs lack an understanding of GenAI’s potential, even as 90% plan to invest in it by 2025.
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Gen AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts, says SAS
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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power / energy
SAS reports that the rapid adoption of Generative AI threatens global decarbonisation efforts unless organisations take greater responsibility for their cloud and data practices.
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SAS named leader in AI/ML platforms by Forrester report
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Forrester has named SAS a leader in AI/ML platforms in its Q3 2024 report, lauding its robust, user-friendly tools for next-gen AI/ML applications.
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Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.
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Exclusive: SAS CTO discusses generative models, global reach
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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SAS CTO Bryan Harris details their billion-dollar investments in AI, advancements in generative models, and significant global industry impacts.
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.
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SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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data analytics
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digital engagement
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bi
SAS and The Kids Cancer Project extend their partnership by three years to enhance childhood cancer research in Australia through advanced analytics, significantly boosting donations and research investments.
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SAS unveils new analytics platform for life sciences, healthcare
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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SAS unveils the SAS Clinical Acceleration Repository, a cloud-native platform designed to streamline clinical research data management for healthcare and life sciences sectors, promising improved speed and compliance.
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SAS named leader in 2024 Gartner Quadrant for 9th year
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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For the ninth consecutive year, SAS has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for its SAS Viya product, cementing its role in DSML platforms.
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Sir Robert McAlpine named cyber resilience ambassador
Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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advanced persistent threat protection
Construction firm Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group.
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Cambridge & SAS collaborate to accelerate healthcare innovation
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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The University of Cambridge's Maxwell Centre and SAS have launched the SAS Advanced Analytics Hub to propel healthcare innovation using advanced analytics and AI.