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SAS® USERS GROUP INTERNATIONAL
 
 
Gregory S. Nelson, Conference Chair
 April 10-13, 2005
 
 

Overview
· What is SUGI
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· Schedule at a Glance
· Conference Highlights
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Registration
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· Fees and Packages
· Ways to Save
· Extra-fee Items
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Presentations & Training
· Focus Sessions
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· Sunday Seminars
· Statistical Tutorials
· Tuesday Lunch
      Keynotes

· Wednesday Afternoon
      Seminar

· Pre-SUGI SAS
      Training

· SAS Certification

Additional Information
· Hotel Information
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· Explore Philadelphia
· Optional Tours
· Charity Book Drive

Online Tools
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· Personal Scheduler
· Presenter's Package
· Volunteer Form



   SUGI Hotline
   919.531.5000
 
 

The following Connections programs are offered by SAS Research & Development. Please sign up by April 1.
Registration for the Connections is over.

Research & Development Connections
Our new SUGI 30 Research & Development sessions offer an opportunity to share lessons-learned with SAS R&D staff and experienced SAS programmers from other organizations. To register select the topic area that matches your role and responsibilities. Seating is limited, and you’ll be notified if a spot has been saved for you.

Click for Description and Time of Topics:
Data Warehousing, Data Modeling and Data Access Getting on the Grid
New Features in the SAS Output Delivery System SAS Storage
SAS Software for the Life Sciences Statistics for the Asking
What's New in Graphics at SAS? SAS and ESRI Integration
SAS Stored Process Server SAS ETL Server and SAS Data Quality
Tuning SAS®9 for Performance Deploying SAS in an n-Tier Environment
Automating and Extending the SAS BI Clients

R & D Connections Registration Form

CTO Connections
Is your organization considering the newest SAS technology? Do you need more information to plan effectively? Join SAS CTO Keith Collins and others for a down-to-earth discussion of today's technologies and their potential for IT organizations worldwide. Select one of four topic areas below to register. Seating is limited, and your reservation will be confirmed before the event.

Click for Description and Time of Topics:
Server-Based Computing Architectural Planning
Making Information More Usable The Future of Business Analytics

CTO Connections Registration Form

For questions regarding these programs, contact Karen Lee.

Research & Development Connections Session Descriptions

Data Warehousing, Data Modeling and Data Access
Monday, April 11
3:00 - 3:50pm

Sit down with the product manager and the developers of the SAS/ACCESS family of products. Share your experiences about using SAS/ACCESS, and tell the developers what enhancements would help make your work easier.

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Getting on the Grid
Tuesday, April 12
3:00 - 3:50pm

Here's an opportunity to talk to SAS R&D staff and other SAS customers about present and future grid capabilities of SAS software. Topics will include best practices for implementing SAS in a grid, types of SAS applications that are well-suited to a grid implementation, and the benefits of using grid computing.

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New Features in the SAS Output Delivery System
Wednesday, April 13
8:30 - 9:20am

The ODS development team has been very busy updating the REPORT procedure to improve performance with ODS, working on a new MEASURED destination that will give you more control over your RTF output, and working with the Graph and Statistical groups on ODS Statistical Graphics and Styles. Here's your chance to talk to SAS R&D staff members, share your experiences, and find out where ODS is headed in the future.

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SAS Storage
Tuesday, April 12
1:00 - 1:50pm

SAS offers a variety of storage options. This session will focus on enhancements to the SAS Scalable Performance Data server and OLAP storage.

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SAS Software for the Life Sciences
Monday, April 11
2:00 - 2:50pm

Development and validation of software for the life sciences research industries provides unique challenges regarding documentation, validation, government regulations, and fulfilling industry expectations. Meet with the SAS developers in order to learn how SAS meets these challenges when developing software for the life sciences.

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Statistics for the Asking
Wednesday, April 13
10:30 - 11:20am

SAS/STAT is constantly being updated. If you would like to see specific methodologies in the next releases of SAS, come to this session and talk to the senior developers. SAS would like to hear your ideas and discuss what we can do to make your statistical work even easier!

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What's New in Graphics at SAS?
Tuesday, April 12
2:00 - 2:50pm

SAS/GRAPH offers new techniques for visualizing relational and OLAP data, creating node-link diagrams in Java and Active X (PFD Constellation, org charts, trees, cube explorer), and optimizing use of ActiveX controls in Microsoft tools.

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SAS and ESRI Integration
Monday, April 11
11:00 - 11:50am

This session will focus on the integration of SAS with GIS capabilities such as SAS OLAP viewer with GIS capability, SAS Bridge for ESRI, and SAS and ESRI integration.

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SAS Stored Process Server
Tuesday, April 12
Noon - 12:50pm

Streams run by using SAS run streams can easily be published, parameterized, and served to an enterprise using the SAS Stored Processes server. Join the SAS R&D development team for a discussion of uses and share your best practices.

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SAS ETL Server and SAS Data Quality
Monday, April 11
1:00 - 1:50pm

This session will discuss how SAS ETL Server combined with SAS Data Quality multiplies the value of your data investment.

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Tuning SAS®9 for Performance
Tuesday, April 12
11:00 - 11:50am

In this session, learn how to take advantage of threaded I/O and the processing capabilities in SAS®9.

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Deploying SAS in an n-Tier Environment
Monday, April 11
Noon - 12:50pm

How does SAS®9 use client, mid-tier, and server architecture? Learn all about it in this session.

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Automating and Extending the SAS BI Clients
Wednesday, April 13
9:30 - 10:20am

This session will focus on creating and managing custom tasks in SAS Enterprise Guide and SAS Add-in for Microsoft Office.

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CTO Connections Session Descriptions

Server-Based Computing
Monday, April 11
10:00 - 10:50am

Server-based computing has been widely adopted because it can meet the challenge of optimizing the reach, speed, and security of applications, while significantly reducing operating costs. SAS®9 is designed to take advantage of server-based platforms. If your organization is considering multiprocessor, grid, or blade server technologies, you should attend this discussion.

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Architectural Planning
Monday, April 11
4:00 - 4:50pm

Installing and configuring enterprise-wide business intelligence software requires knowledge about business processes and the underlying technology. Attend this session for a round-table discussion of SAS®9 features, functionality, and interfaces that support wider adoption of SAS within organizations. Plan to share your best practices.

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Making Information More Usable
Tuesday, April 12
10:00 - 10:50am

One-size reporting does not fit all, especially in today's organizations. The demand for more targeted information puts greater emphasis on usability, speed, and accessibility of information delivery technologies. This discussion group will explore opportunities for deploying the suite of persona-based tools that are available in SAS®9, and how these tools meet your information delivery needs.

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The Future of Business Analytics
Tuesday, April 12
4:00 - 4:50pm

Today's organizations run in real-time, from warehousing to modeling to just-in-time architectures. To stay profitable, some organizations must create and manage hundreds of business-process and decision-making models. Attend this session if you want to explore these challenges and how SAS can help you meet them.

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