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SINGAPORE (May 27, 2009)
– SAS, the leader in
business analytics
software and services,
today announced the
introduction of the new
SAS Singapore User
Group. This is an
initiative driven by SAS
users with the support
of SAS Singapore
triggered by the growing
demand for greater
collaboration in the
business analytics
sector. The introduction
of the User Group is
timely as business
intelligence software
tops the list of
technology spending
priorities for companies
in 2009, according to a
Gartner survey of more
than 1,500 CIOs
worldwide , making it
imperative for
like-minded users to
gather and discuss ways
to optimize the SAS
solution.
The key objectives of
the SAS Singapore User
Group are:
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networking and
exchanging ideas
about using SAS
technology and
services within user
group members
-
enhancing the
understanding of SAS
software and
services, including
new SAS releases
-
having more
influence over the
direction of SAS
software and
services
-
professional
advancement through
the promotion of the
advantages for
leveraging business
analytic
“The
User Group provides an
excellent opportunity
for business analytics
users to meet, share
knowledge and
experience, and learn
more about SAS solutions
from colleagues, peers
and professionals.
Whether you're a
seasoned business
analytics software user
with practical tips to
share, or a newcomer
who'd like to interact
with others, a user
group is an excellent
way to get the most
value from your SAS
technology,” said Eric
Sandosham, Chairman of
the Executive Committee
of SAS Singapore User
Group. “By learning
what’s worked from other
users and SAS
professionals dealing
with similar challenges,
you can apply the
techniques and skills
you've learned as soon
as you return to work.”
Chaired by Eric
Sandosham, Head of
Decision Management,
South East Asia,
Citibank, the SAS
Singapore User Groups’
Executive Committee
members include leaders
from different
industries. The members
include:
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Tan Boon Huat, Chief
Executive Director,
People’s Association
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Lawrence Antioch,
Managing Director,
Group Risk, DBS Bank
Ltd
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Steve Miller, Dean
of School of
Information Systems,
Singapore Management
University
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Vivienne Tan, Vice
President,
Manufacturing
Excellence and
Quality Systems,
STATSChipPAC
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Prof. Chua Tin Chiu,
Associate Dean,
Faculty of Science,
National University
of Singapore
The
Executive Committee will
focus on setting the
direction and strategy
of the user group, while
at the same time,
initiate key activities
to meet the needs of the
users.
“We have always focused
on helping our customers
use analytical software
to find answers, uncover
insights and make
smarter business
decisions. The close
relationship between SAS
and its customers
includes support for
many local, regional,
international and
special-interest SAS
user groups. We are
dedicated to helping
organizations get the
most out of their
investments in our
business analytics
software and we are
fully supportive of the
new User Group,” said
Bill Lee, Managing
Director, Singapore &
Emerging Markets, SAS.
ABOUT SAS SINGAPORE
USER GROUP
The SAS Singapore User
Group was established in
response to the growing
demand for greater
collaboration in the
business analytics
sector. It provides a
forum for SAS users to
exchange ideas, increase
their knowledge of SAS®
software, and support
their professional
advancement.
ABOUT SAS
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 THE POWER TO
KNOW®.
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