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SAS
SAS Made Simple: Into the Multiv(iya)erse - Understanding Scope and Loading Tables in SAS Viya
Learn how to manage multiple versions of datasets in SAS Viya, from loading and promoting tables to saving permanent copies, and understand session vs. global scope.
Martin Shine
03 June 2024
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News
Butterfly Data Commits to the Tech Talent Charter
Butterfly Data proudly announces its commitment to the Tech Talent Charter (TTC), an initiative aimed at fostering greater diversity within the technology sector.
08 May 2024
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International Women's Day 2024: Embracing the #InspireInclusion Movement
Explore how Butterfly Data celebrates International Women's Day 2024 by championing inclusion, advocating for gender equality, and fostering a supportive workplace culture.
Sara Boltman
08 March 2024
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SAS
SAS Viya Tips: Finding and Utilising the Number of Rows in a CAS Table Through Macros
Discover how to efficiently count rows in SAS Viya CAS tables and store the result in a macro variable, avoiding common pitfalls with non-CAS-enabled methods.
Martin Shine
26 February 2024
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2
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Data Management
Hackolade - Another View of Data Management
Discover Hackolade, the intuitive tool for visual data modelling, schema creation, and managing NoSQL, JSON, and RDBMS databases efficiently.
Patrick Arthur
22 January 2024
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2
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The Dark Side of Generative AI: Daron Acemoglu’s Warnings We Shouldn’t Ignore
Economist Daron Acemoglu highlights key concerns about generative AI, from excessive automation and loss of informational diversity to AI-human misalignment and centralised control of information. Here's why we might need to rethink AI’s trajectory.
Martin Shine
18 December 2023
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3
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News
B Corp
Butterfly Data is a B Corp™
Butterfly Data is proud to join the global B Corp™ community, committing to high social, environmental, and ethical standards beyond profit.
12 December 2023
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Blog
SAS
How to Import JSON into SAS without the LIBNAME Statement
Learn how to import complex JSON files into SAS without the JSON engine using DATA step and INFILE for flexible, legacy-compatible data parsing.
Shane Prinsloo
04 December 2023
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3
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Data Analytics
Dashboarding: How to Begin?
Discover key tips for building simple, functional data quality dashboards that engage stakeholders, ensure clarity, and deliver actionable insights.
Richard Ashton
13 November 2023
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3
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Data Analytics
Unlocking the Power of Data Analytics in Healthcare Finance - Part 2
Data analytics is transforming healthcare finance by enabling smarter decision-making, personalised treatment, and improved operational efficiency.
Jacob Mackenzie
06 November 2023
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5
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Data Analytics
Unlocking the Power of Data Analytics in Healthcare Finance - Part 1
Discover how advanced data analytics can transform healthcare finance, cut costs, improve patient outcomes, and enable smarter, data-driven decisions.
Jacob Mackenzie
30 October 2023
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5
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Data Management
Overcoming Data Silos in Healthcare: The Path to Integrated Insights
Discover how NHS organisations can overcome data silos to improve patient care, collaboration, and healthcare outcomes
Jacob Mackenzie
02 October 2023
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4
min read
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Data Management
Revolutionising Healthcare: Empowering the CDO with Data-Driven Solutions
Discover proven data strategies for NHS Chief Data Officers to improve patient care, streamline operations, ensure data quality, and harness AI for a truly data-driven healthcare system.
Jacob Mackenzie
25 September 2023
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4
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Artifical Intelligence
“Who's winning?" at Cricket: Communicating Machine Learning Algorithms
Machine learning powers predictions in sports, healthcare, and more - but clear communication is key to ensuring trust and understanding.
Martin Shine
04 September 2023
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2
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Artifical Intelligence
The Race To Generative AI
Explore key ethical concerns of generative AI and LLMs, including privacy, bias, transparency, and responsible development in AI technology.
Khadija Durrani
21 August 2023
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3
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Blog
The Pareto Principle: How To Deal with Imposter Syndrome
Discover how embracing progress over perfection and the 80/20 rule can help developers overcome imposter syndrome and boost productivity.
Chris Green
31 July 2023
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2
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Data Visualisation
What is Flourish Data Visualisation?
Understand how Flourish - a free visualisation suite - can build sophisticated views of data and stories.
Patrick Arthur
17 July 2023
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2
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SAS
Using SAS SQL to Create Data-Driven Macro Variables
Learn how to use PROC SQL’s INTO statement in SAS to dynamically assign macro variables, streamline your code, and handle changing datasets with ease.
Shane Prinsloo
03 July 2023
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3
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