Guides to Get Started

Approachable Analytics

We get it, analytics can seem intimidating. Read the following chapters in our Approachable Analytics Guide to learn all about analytics and how SAS^®‘s industry leading analytics software makes analytics intuitive and easy by using the familiar environment of Microsoft Office products.

• Analytics: What it is and Why it Matters
• Oberweis Dairy: Milking the Most From Data
• Operationalizing & Embedding Analytics for Action
• Understanding the Mobile Consumer: Realizing Opportunities with Analytics
• What’s Trending in Analytics?
• Use Analytics Directly from Microsoft Office

Backup and Recovery on AWS

By using backup and recovery on AWS with Pinnacle Solutions, you get it all – scalability, security, reliability, technical expertise – at a unbeatable value. Read the following chapters in our Backup and Recovery on AWS Guide to learn the benefits of using backup and recovery on AWS with Pinnacle Solutions.

• The Power of Backup and Recovery on AWS
• How AWS Expands SAS’s Backup and Recovery Capabilities
• Models Tailored to Your Recovery Time Objectives
• How Backup and Recovery helps with Data Compliance and Regulations
• No More IT Delays: Fast recovery when you need it!
• Get Started with AWS Today!

Big Data and Analytics on AWS

With Pinnacle Solutions and AWS, you can build secure and easy-to-use big data and analytics solutions that grow with your business. Read the following chapters in our Big Data and Analytics on AWS Guide to learn the benefits of hosting your big data and analytics solutions on AWS.

• Build, Secure, and Seamlessly Scale Big Data Workloads
• Transform Data into Your Greatest Asset
• Collect, Store, Govern, and Analyze Your Data at Scale
• Storing and Analyzing Galaxies Worth of Imaging Data
• Start Harnessing the Power of Big Data on AWS

Choosing Your Consulting Partner

Your consulting partner can be an invaluable asset or your worst headache. But how do you vet potential partners to ensure you choose the right one? Read the following chapters in our Choosing Your Consulting Partner Guide to learn all about how to find the perfect match.

• How to Find the Right Consulting Partnership
• Flexible Consulting Service Models: Have it Your Way
• Depth in Experience, Breadth in Skills
• The 5 Technology Services Your Consulting Partner Needs to Offer
• Faster than the Speed of Technology
• Custom Service: The Key to Superior Customer Service
• Choosing Your Partner: My 5 Promises to You

Data Management

In today’s world of growing data, proper data management is no longer a convenience – it’s a necessity. Read the following chapters in our Data Management Guide to learn all about data management and how SAS^®‘s industry leading analytics software can help ensure your data is clean and organized.

• Everything You Need to Know About Data Management
• Orlando Magic: Winning Big with Data Management
• The 5 Essential Components of a Data Strategy
• Data Management: What it is and Why it Matters
• Can Data Management Get you to Soccer On Time?
• SAS^® Master Data Management: The Final Word

Data Visualization

Data visualization can reveal powerful insights in your data that you never knew were there. Read the following chapters in our Data Visualization Guide to learn all about what data visualization is, why it matters, and how SAS^®‘s industry leading analytics software can benefit your business.

• Data Visualization: What it is and Why it Matters
• Collecting Insights with Data Visualization
• Redefine Your Analytics Journey
• Integrate Microsoft Office with SAS^® Visual Analytics
• From Basics to Big Data with SAS^® Visual Analytics
• Get the Facts of SAS^® Visual Analytics

Getting Started with Data Science

Build secure and scalable IoT Analytics solutions that grow with your business. Read the following chapters in our Getting Started with Data Science Guide to learn how you can become a data-driven organization and deliver business value with data science and analytics.

• Become A Data Driven Organization
• Leverage Open Source for Analytics
• Learn Data Visualization Techniques from Basics to Big Data
• Operationalize Analytics at Your Organization
• Get Data Science that Grows with You

Improving Quality with Analytics

Uncover insights to guide better business decision and increase customer satisfaction and profits. Read the following chapters in our Improving Quality with Analytics Guide to learn how you can improve the quality of your products and services with analytics.

• Leverage Customer-Driven Quality Your Company
• Discover the Impact of Social Media on Product Quality
• Transform Quality Management at Your Company
• Improve Service Quality at Your Company with Analytics
• Take Quality at Your Company to the Next Level

IoT Analytics on AWS

Build secure and scalable IoT Analytics solutions that grow with your business. Read the following chapters in our IoT Analytics on AWS Guide to learn all about the benefits of building IoT analytics solutions on AWS with Pinnacle Solutions.

• Simply Connect Your Devices to the AWS Cloud
• Explore the Possibilities of IoT on AWS
• The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) on AWS
• Bring Cloud Connectivity and Intelligence to the IoT Edge
• Get Started with IoT Analytics at Your Company

Migrating to the Cloud

Migrating your applications to the AWS Cloud gives you access to on-demand IT resources designed to help you innovate faster, reduce costs, and operate more securely. Read the following chapters in our Migrating to the Cloud Guide to learn more about the benefits of cloud migration.

• Take Your Company to the Cloud
• See How Your Company Could Benefit from Cloud Migration
• Is Your Company Following Best Practices for the Cloud?
• See How Your Company Can Grow with AWS Cloud
• Let’s Talk About Your Company Migrating to the Cloud

Real-Time Analytics on AWS

In today’s data-driven world, being able to make real-time decisions is crucial. AWS provides the scalability that your analytics applications need to process growing data loads in real time. Read the following chapters in our Real-Time Analytics on AWS Guide to learn about the benefits of real-time analytics on AWS.

• The Four Benefits of Real-Time Analytics on AWS
• How AWS Expands SAS^®‘s Real-Time Analytics Capabilities
• A Real-Time Analytics Customer Story: Leasing with Real-Time Analytics
• Real-Time Analytics: Get the Best of Both Worlds
• Get Real-Time Analytics: Act Today!

Recruiting Tips and Trends

When was the last time you reviewed your recruiting and hiring processes? If you’re looking for some fresh ideas to mix in with your go-to techniques, this guide is for you. Read our Recruiting Tips and Trends Guide for the latest strategies HR and recruiting experts are using to improve the success of their processes.

• Five Secret Recruiting Tips
• You Have the Resumes…What Now?
• Are You Measuring These 5 Recruitment Metrics?
• Seven Reasons Employees Resign
• Ease Your Recruitment Headache

SAS^® Viya^™ and Pinnacle Shelter^™

SAS^® Viya and Pinnacle Shelter^™ is the winning combination you need to take your analytics capabilities to the next level. Read the following chapters in our SAS^® Viya^™ and Pinnacle Shelter^™ Guide to learn how this combination provides you with the data visualization, open source connectivity, and scalability you need.

• Get the Most from SAS^® Viya^™ with Pinnacle Shelter^™
• Achieve Powerful Visualizations with a Scalable Infrastructure
• Get Powerful Analytics now with Open Source Connectivity
• Power Your Machine Learning Solution with the Scalability of the Cloud
• Get SAS^® Viya^™ and Pinnacle Shelter^™ today!

Serverless Computing on AWS

Serverless computing on Amazon Web Services (AWS) lets companies build and run their applications without thinking about servers. Everything necessary to run and scale your application with high availability is handled by AWS. Read the following chapters in our Serverless Computing on AWS Guide to learn more.

• What is Serverless Computing and Serverless Solutions?
• What are the Benefits of Serverless Solutions on AWS?
• A Case Study in Serverless Computing: Pinnacle Campfire™
• Why You Should Build Your Serverless Solution with Pinnacle Solutions
• Getting Started with Serverless Solution Architectures

Your IoT Analytics Journey

There’s a lot of buzz around Internet of Things (IoT), but how can you effectively leverage this data? The chapters of this guide will deepen your understanding of what IoT is and practical applications of IoT Analytics. Read the following chapters in our IoT Analytics Journey Guide to learn more.

• The Basics of the Internet of Things
• IoT Analytics Across Industries
• Key Factors Driving IoT Success
• Securing Your IoT Analytics Stack
• Make Your IoT Data Work for You