We are getting closer to the key user event of 2004, SAS Forum UK, which takes place on the 3-4 November in Birmingham. We are expecting hundreds of users from various industries across the UK and it's a great chance to hear current news from the world of SAS, network with your peers and learn from their successes.

SAS Forum International 2004 - Bringing Technology and Leadership Together
With more than 2,800 attendees from 66 different countries, SAS Forum International 2004 - the premier annual event for enterprise intelligence - kicked off on Tuesday, June 15 in Copenhagen. With streams of related presentations on the first day dedicated to each type of executive, streams grouped by industry on the second day and technology-themed streams on the third day, the conference offered relevant topics to everyone. CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

SAS® Helps the UK's Diabetes Trials Unit Change Treatment Worldwide
SAS helps world-renowned team analyze masses of clinical data and gain valuable insights for treatment. "Results provided through our use of SAS have helped to change the way Type 2 diabetes is treated worldwide", Dr. Carole Cull, research lecturer, Diabetes Trials Unit, University of Oxford. TECHNOLOGY & SOLUTIONS

Programming is Dead - Long Live Programming
The programming interface of the SAS® System has been the mainstay of most SAS users for 27 years. All this is due to change. In this article we will examine the role of SAS® Enterprise Guide® as the new front end to SAS.

Managing Enterprise Intelligence - Dull but Worthy?
According to Mark Smith of Intelligent Enterprise Magazine "the ability to manage BI is critical for managing total cost of ownership". In this SAS white paper, Managing Enterprise Intelligence with the Total Cost of Ownership in Mind, we look at the challenges addressed and benefits delivered by the SAS centralised management framework.

Make the Breakthrough with SAS®9
Organisations are discovering the capabilities of SAS®9. Experience the breakthrough with our exciting range of SAS^®9 training courses!

Calling All Marketing Analysts
SAS Education and the Institute of Direct Marketing have teamed up to launch a new qualification in applied marketing analytics.

Extend Your SAS® Knowledge - and Keep Dry this Autumn!
There's a great free SAS golfing umbrella waiting for you if you book and attend a follow-on public SAS training course between now and 30 September 2004. You must have already attended at least one public SAS course in the United Kingdom to qualify. Simply write the word "BROLLY1" on your booking form, or if you are booking online, write "BROLLY1" after your name. HINTS & TIPS

How Can I Traffic Light My SAS Output?
Find out how to selectively colour cells in your tables based on specific data values.

How Can I Install SAS 9.1 in the Same Way as I Have Installed Previous Releases of SAS?
SAS 9.1 Foundation used to be called The SAS System for Windows. Here is a quick installation guide for SAS 9.1 Foundation on the Windows platform.

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SAS Forum UK 2004 - Birmingham, 3-4 November
The annual SAS Forum UK provides the perfect opportunity to hear current news from the world of SAS - hear about the latest SAS technology developments, exchange best practices with other users and learn how they are using SAS software. This year the forum will take place over two days. The main conference on the 4 November will be preceded by an afternoon of Special Interest Groups (SIGs) on the 3 November and an Opening Night Reception, where you have a chance to meet your fellow attendees and share experiences. Don't miss out - register online today to receive further information.

More SAS UK Events DID YOU KNOW?...

SAS Sponsor the World's Foremost Extreme Kayaker
SAS UK sponsor Shaun Baker, currently the world's top extreme kayaker and holder of four official Guinness World Records: "World Freefall Kayak" record, a pure vertical drop of 19.7 metres; two "World Speed Altitude Descent" records over heights of 75ft and 50 metres; and his recently achieved "Kayak Land Speed Record – on Snow". He has also clocked up in excess of twenty first descents of major waterfalls and whitewater rivers worldwide. These include some of the largest falls in Iceland and the Alps, one of which has now been named "Shaun Baker Falls". Despite his obvious passion for the extreme, he is also drawn to the competitive art of Whitewater Freestyle Kayaking (he has won the UK National Championships 9 times) and continues to organise one of the world's largest annual whitewater events, "SAS Thames Weir Rodeo/Hurley Rodeo", on the Thames at SAS UK headquarters.