by Ian J. Ghent | Jan 25, 2021 | Apache Spark, Apache Spark Cafe, Python, SAS
SAS Libraries SAS supports a wide array of different library engines that provide a semantic layer between the underlying data source and SAS. The engine provides an abstraction between SAS code and the physical location of the data. In addition to the native SAS...
by Ian J. Ghent | Oct 26, 2020 | Apache Spark, Apache Spark Cafe, Python, SAS
Back in 2016, I wrote a blog article posing an interesting question; given the rise of Apache Spark as the defacto analytics platform, is SAS still relevant? The answer back then was a definitive yes. Well a lot has changed in the past 4 years! While we are reflecting...
by Ian J. Ghent | Sep 11, 2020 | Apache Spark, Apache Spark Cafe, Python, SAS
At WiseWithData, we believe we can be and help support agents of positive change in our communities and around the world. We see Open Source Software (OSS) as a truly shining example of the power of global communities coming together to solve common challenges. Thanks...
by Ian J. Ghent | Sep 3, 2020 | Apache Spark, Apache Spark Cafe, SAS, Solutions
It was 5 years ago that we announced the development of the SPROCKET conversion service. One of the consistent messages that we’ve been hearing from our clients is that they love the SAS to PySpark migration solution, but they want more. Many of our customers...
by Ian J. Ghent | Jun 8, 2016 | Apache Spark, Apache Spark Cafe, Python, SAS, Uncategorized
I’m increasingly being asked the same question in a number of different ways. Essentially the question boils down to this; Given that open-source analytics, and Apache Spark in particular have become such a force to be reckoned with, does SAS still have any...
