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A2009 event highlights value of business analyticsAttendees build analytical skills to improve career options, help organizations thriveCOPENHAGEN (May 04, 2009) – Hundreds of data analysts from around the world will gather in Copenhagen to discuss best practices that can change how organizations use their most important asset: data. SAS, the leader in business analytics, will host its inaugural A2009 Analytics Conference July 1-2 at the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel. For information and to register, please visit www.sas.com/a2009. Pre- and post-conference sessions provide hands-on training in data mining and forecasting. Four captivating keynote speakers – Michael Berry of Data Miners; Paul Goodwin of University of Bath, UK; Bjørn Lomborg of Copenhagen Business School; Timothy Rey of The Dow Chemical Company and 30 other presentations will offer insight into best practices, new techniques and trends in applied analytics. After the A2009 evening reception, attendees can enjoy charming Tivoli Gardens. Analytic technologies support executives facing the unique challenges of a volatile economy, regulations, talent shortages and increased competition. Speakers come from British Airways, Telecom Italia, Eli Lilly, University of Copenhagen, Telefónica O2, Axel Springer AG, TeliaSonera Sverige AB, Deutsche Postbank AG, Viseca Card Services, The LEGO Group, AFA Swedish Labour Market Insurances, University of Rome, and The Dow Chemical Company to share innovative ways they transform data into competitive advantage. “SAS has an unsurpassed, three-decade track record as the foremost provider of analytics, offering a depth of expertise no other vendor can match,” said Jens Olivarius, Director of Marketing at SAS. “We relish the opportunity to share that experience at the inaugural A2009 Analytics Conference. More than ever, analytics are the key to strategic decisions that can optimize performance.” SAS’ high-quality analytical software includes the latest methods that appeal to broad audiences of users. SAS’ complete business analytics portfolio includes statistics, predictive modeling, forecasting, econometrics, text analytics, experimental design, visualization and optimization, as well as data integration and reporting.
SAS is the leader in business analytics software and services, and the largest independent vendor in the business intelligence market. Through innovative solutions delivered within an integrated framework, SAS helps customers at more than 45,000 sites improve performance and deliver value by making better decisions faster. Since 1976 SAS has been giving customers around the world
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