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In this issue we bring you news of how you can obtain SAS® 9.1.3, the current release, which refines and extends the SAS®9 offering. SAS 9.1.3 establishes a solid foundation for SAS software and solutions, and we are therefore encouraging all customers to install this release.
And don't forget, SAS Forum International 2005 in Lisbon is now open for registration. The forum kicks off on 21st June, and has an entire day dedicated to technology issues. SAS Forum International is one of the best ways to ensure you stay ahead of the game with information on new SAS products and solutions.
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CORPORATE NEWS
New SAS® Academic Programme Website
The new SAS Academic website focuses on the needs of students, lecturers and researchers, communicating information about: SASŪ software, freeware, education materials, specialist SAS support, and analytical communities. The website is also where SAS customers can view which universities are producing SAS graduates.
SAS® Gets Things Cooking at Burger King
Using SAS, Burger King Corporation has not only achieved visibility of product movement through the supply chain, but also attained a greater understanding of the relationship between product usage and optimal operating levels. Using SAS analytics, Burger King Corporation will continue to drive improvements in product quality and restaurant profitability.
CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT
Barclays UK Consumer Finance Responds to a More Competitive Market
The dominant UK credit card from the seventies to the mid-nineties, Barclaycard's market share started to come under attack from new market entrants. With help from SAS Customer Intelligence, Barclays UK Consumer Finance has reversed the trend, delivering a 15 percent compound annual growth rate in profits from 2000-2004 and acquiring 1.7 million new customers in 2003.
TECHNOLOGY & SOLUTIONS
Make the Move to SAS®9
The current release, SAS 9.1.3 refines and extends the SAS®9 offering. All customer sites running traditional Foundation SAS applications can benefit from scalability, performance, and manageability features delivered with SAS 9.1.3. Read more about the benefits and find out how to request SAS®9.
Unearthing the Value of Text
SAS® Text Miner is the first mining solution that tightly integrates text-based information with structured data to deliver complete views for improved analysis.
The SAS® Stored Process - Unleashing the Power of SAS!
With the help of SAS Stored Processes you can review and act on the results of SAS analyses and include them automatically in specific business processes.
SUPPORT & SERVICES
Customer Support Rises to SAS®9 Challenge
The last year has been a busy time for Customer Support, not least with the release and rollout of SAS®9. Thanks to our ongoing dialogue with users, we now have a better handle than ever on what's working and what could be improved.
SAS® Migration Services
Are you responsible for upgrading SAS or computer hardware? Do you need help with moving your systems onto another platform? If so, this programme will give you the help and advice you need.
Delivering the Right Training at the Right Time for Your Project
Here at SAS, we understand the lifecycle of an IT project, and where and when training is crucial. That's why we've introduced a range of educational services to give you the knowledge you need to make your project succeed.
HINTS & TIPS
Did You Know that You Can Now Access PC Files on a Windows Machine Directly from a Unix Machine?
The new PC File Server with SAS®9, when combined with an installation of SAS/ACCESS® for PC Files Software on UNIX, enables you to access PC data from a UNIX machine. The server is a multi-threaded server with configurable user controls.
Did You Know that the Shortcut Key Ctrl + ] Searches for a Matching Bracket in your Code?
(Suggested by Andy Cooper, Direct Line Group Limited)
There are a host of shortcut keys that can be used to make your life easier within SAS. Find out about this one and more.
Is there a Simple Way to Group Numerical Ranges into Discrete Bands e.g. for PROC FREQ output, without having to explicitly define the parameters of each range using PROC FORMAT?
(Suggested by Andrew Keeley, Lloyds TSB)
A quick tip answering this question is available in the online SAS Samples Library. The library is where partners, consultants and long-time SAS software users offer tips based on their experience, enabling others to learn from their expertise.
Share Your Thoughts & Receive a SAS Fleece!
Are there areas that you would like to see covered in Hints & Tips or do you have a hint &
tip of your own that you would like to share with other readers? Please contact us with your ideas
and if we publish your hint & tip, we will send you a SAS fleece!
EVENTS
SAS Public Sector Forum - Marlow, 7 April
Join us for the second SAS Public Sector Forum. This annual event will give you access to presentations on sector-specific issues, strategic technologies, practical business solutions and demonstrations in both formal and informal settings. You will also have the opportunity to listen to best practice case studies on how specific business needs within UK Public Sector organisations have been met, and the benefits they achieved by using SAS software. Read more and register online today.
SAS Forum International 2005 - Lisbon, 21-23 June
Join us in Lisbon for SAS Forum International 2005, the premier international event for enterprise intelligence - when representatives of the world's most innovative and forward-thinking companies share their vision of how intelligence can transform decision-making, improve business processes, and deliver dramatic returns on investment. The forum will once again take place over three days with Executive, Business and IT focused agendas. Read more and register online today.
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