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SAS Innovate takes a look at the future of generative AI As a part of its coverage of the SAS Innovate event, theCUBE took at some of the latest innovations in generative AI, including the capabilities of SAS Viya. Check out all of theCUBE’s coverage to learn how these technologies are revolutionizing data analysis and transforming enterprise companies.
Beyond AI washing: theCUBE analyzes real-world integration of AI in legacy systems Industry experts are increasingly highlighting the significant shift from mere “AI washing” — where companies claim AI capabilities without substantial evidence — to the actual integration of AI in enhancing legacy systems and driving new business efficiencies.“It’s more than just the workloads in production,” said Ray Wang (pictured, left), founder and principal analyst of Constellation Research Inc., during a day 2 analysis at the SAS Innovate event. “We’re trying to figure out who actually has the goods and who doesn’t have the goods.”There is a prevalent trend in the enterprise of actual AI capabilities being overstated
Enterprises seek deeper AI value beyond chat Enterprises are fighting a dual mandate of operating inside a tight information technology budget envelope while at the same time transforming their organization into an AI-first company. Navigating macroeconomic headwinds while driving innovation is an exciting challenge for IT decision makers.To deliver the goods, technology leaders are stealing from other budgets to fund artificial intelligence, finding quick wins with fairly unspectacular use cases and in some situations swinging for the fences with ambitious AI training initiatives
Integrating quantum computing with AI for enterprise solutions The landscape of enterprise computing is evolving when it comes to artificial intelligence, particularly in the integration of quantum computing and its implications for solving complex problems across various sectors.Industry leaders converged at SAS Innovate this week to discuss the technological advancements driving AI, business models, workflows and data utilization, including the cutting-edge advancements driving AI and quantum computing.“I think with quantum computing, I think it’s going to take the same path as GPUs,” said Bryan Harris (pictured), chief technology officer of SAS Institute Inc. “Our ability to leverage quantum will be really the GPU for optimization problems

Beyond the hype: Navigating the generative AI ecosystem

April 17, 2024

As the world eagerly anticipates the next frontier in technology, SAS Institute Inc. unveiled its vision for generative AI and its transformative potential at this week’s SAS Innovate event.The journey toward AI maturity is fraught with complexities, but the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence is set to have a profound impact on businesses worldwide.“Generative AI is this new thing,” said Bryan Harris (pictured, left), chief technology officer of SAS. “It’s actually a subset of the larger AI umbrella. The problems being solved by the rest of the AI space are much larger than the problems being solved by the LLM and generative AI space

From data custodians to AI innovators: The evolution of digital marketing

April 18, 2024

Analytics software provider SAS Institute Inc. is working with its customer base to navigate a new marketing world where the rise of generative artificial intelligence has created a whirlwind of change, while some elements remain unaffected.“I describe it as a tornado of change, but the constant is still the same,” said Mike Blanchard (pictured, left), vice president of customer intelligence at SAS. “Consumers have had a lot of choice about who they do business with, and they will do it on their own terms. The world has just gotten more complicated, so at the end of the day trust between the consumer and the brand is the most important thing for generating loyalty share of wallet

Fabric platform highlights collaboration between Microsoft and SAS in building an open data solution

April 22, 2024

Microsoft Corp. raised the game for artificial intelligence developers in November with updates to its Azure cloud computing platform that included Fabric, a platform for integrating vital data assets with AI operations.In partnership with Microsoft, SAS Institute Inc. brought Decision Builder, a cloud-based intelligent decisioning solution, to Fabric as a unified analytics solution that leverages Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics and Microsoft PowerBI

SAS Institute expands AWS partnership to support cloud managed services and Viya Workbench

April 19, 2024

Data analytics provider SAS Institute Inc. made two major announcements with Amazon Web Services Inc. on Thursday.The company expanded its SAS-hosted Managed Services to the AWS platform, and announced that SAS Viya Workbench, a new dedicated offering for artificial intelligence development within SAS Viya, would launch in the second quarter in the AWS Marketplace. The strategic additions to the SAS Managed Services portfolio were designed to provide customers with more options for configuring and operating solutions in the cloud environment

Unlocking sustainable success: SAS harnesses the power of IoT sensors for a better future

April 19, 2024

As awareness of global warming and climate change grows, the use of advanced technologies — such as artificial intelligence and the internet of things — has become crucial for sustainability. This has accelerated the need for IoT sensors.To reduce the carbon footprint, minimize rising costs, slash energy usage and propel time to value, SAS Institute Inc. offers a Microsoft Azure-powered solution called Energy Cost Optimization that merges IoT and process data, according to Jason Mann (pictured), vice president of internet of things at SAS

AI for finance: Navigating new frontiers in risk and fraud prevention

April 19, 2024

Alongside other hypersensitive sectors such as healthcare and defense, finance — especially with the integration of AI for finance — remains critical at both public and private levels. Failures and crashes can snowball to create a plethora of large-scale problems.Artificial intelligence is now being weaved into every fabric of daily life

Shadow AI exposed: Navigating the hidden risks and opportunities in unregulated AI experimentation

April 18, 2024

Artificial intelligence adoption has many complexities, challenges and opportunities, such as the promise of innovation tempered with responsible governance.As the journey toward AI maturity continues, SAS Institute Inc. is set to help organizations navigate the complexities of AI adoption with foresight and an unwavering commitment to delivering tangible business value.“On the generative front, it’s not instant value, unfortunately,” said Jay Upchurch (pictured), chief information officer of SAS

Embracing the gen AI revolution for enhanced customer engagement and efficiency

April 23, 2024

The gen AI revolution is transforming marketing campaigns by integrating cutting-edge generative artificial intelligence technology. This new tech is helping to reduce heavy workloads.As a result, gen AI offers a competitive advantage because it improves marketers’ experience and accelerates the time to market, according to Jenn Chase (pictured), chief marketing officer of SAS Institute Inc.“We have to be thinking about technology as an enabler for customer experience, and that’s really how we look at generative AI,” Chase said

Exploring SAS’ vision for industry-specific AI integration and enhanced decision-making: Key insights from theCUBE Research

April 17, 2024

Groundbreaking advancements in generative artificial intelligence and data science promise to transform enterprise operations and decision-making processes.TheCUBE Research analysts are on the ground at SAS Innovate in Las Vegas to assess how new AI-driven models and partnerships are set to revolutionize the interface between data management and customer interaction across various sectors.“Generative AI … gives [SAS] a new opportunity to essentially go to the next level on the interface side and leverage the data with their customers,” said John Furrier (pictured, center), executive analyst of theCUBE Research

National AI Advisory Committee seeks to head off disruption as use of AI expands

April 19, 2024

Members of the National AI Advisory Committee are tasked with advising the president of the United States on competitiveness, the state of science and workforce issues surrounding artificial intelligence. When 27 members were appointed to the committee in 2022, artificial intelligence had not yet become the economic and cultural juggernaut that it is today.The attention of the world is now focused on AI and its potential to reshape everyday life, and Committee members understand the broader mission of the group in providing guidance for what has become a topic of great interest and influence