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Dear Readers, There are several images that may come to mind when you think of the last week in October: the orange, yellow and purple of fall mums, tiny Halloween hobgoblins and carpets of multi-colored fallen leaves. Attitudes seem to change, too – retailers appear more optimistic as they load the shelves for Christmas giving, and the stock markets begin to climb in anticipation of first quarter reports.
Those are great, but you and I know of an even bigger event that has been happening during the last week of October for years! This will be the 12th year that Las Vegas welcomes data miners to the world's largest data mining conference, M2009, Oct 26-27. And it’s the third year that wild western city will welcome top-level executives, decision makers and visionaries to The Premier Business Leadership Series, Oct. 27-29. The series is an investment; just take a look at these highlights from previous events.
Waynette Tubbs
Editor, SAS Business Report
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Keep, Leverage, Profit from Current Customers »
BusinessWeek Research Services studied the attitudes and opinions of C-level executives regarding the value of business analytics for gaining insight into customer motivations and behaviors. One response: “Business analytics means using customer information to produce better results.”
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Let the Computer Make the Forecast – Not the Boss »
Humans tend to see trends even in random occurrences, so we often make mistakes that computers would not. Professor Paul Goodwin shares this insight and other common forecasting errors you and your organization should avoid.
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Manufacturers Build Customer Trust »
Successful manufacturers rely on SAS business analytics to maintain high product quality, forecast demand, reduce costs, cut waste, improve margins and competitiveness, and enhance operational efficiency.
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Introduction to Applied Econometrics »
Through hands-on exercises, participants gain knowledge of the practical elements of applied econometric analysis. Courses in New York, San Francisco, Rockville and Chicago. Save 25% on 2009 classes!
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SAS® IT Resource Management Course »
Learn to optimize IT resource capacity and performance across the enterprise. Define, build and use an IT data mart more efficiently and effectively. Now is the time to make the best use of your company’s IT resources.
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Tools for Aligning Your Business in the Global Economy »
Parr Rud looks at components of chaos theory, complex adaptive systems and quantum physics to provide a scientific framework for the new corporate examples and explains why these competencies are critical to business survival.
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Now, You Are the CEO »
Gary Cokins, Global Product Marketing Manager for Performance Management solutions at SAS, asks, “Does this sound like a fun job?” What would you do if you landed as the CEO of an organization or coach of a college team that was failing? His advice – start building.
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Fact or Fiction - Part I? »
The 2010 SAS Global Forum conference chair Lauren Haworth demystifies the conference. For instance, do you think a gallon of coffee costs more or less than $60 at the convention center? See you in Seattle!
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Let’s Connect
Do you network with other professionals on LinkedIn? You can also connect with SAS professionals and those attending SAS conferences. Join my LinkedIn network, and check out a few of the SAS-related events: SAS Global Forum 2010 and M2009.
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