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Study: SAS Viya is 4.6 times more productive than competing solutions

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Data and AI platform helps users speed up business decisions, enhance innovation, reduce costs and expand revenue

CARY, N.C., Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A new study reveals that the industry leading SAS® Viya® data and AI platform helps users execute the life cycle of collecting data, building models, and deploying decisions 4.6 times faster than selected competitors, helping to increase innovation, speed up decision making, and drive revenue growth. The Futurum Group analysis compared Viya to a leading commercial environment, and non-commercial open source environments including Jupyter Notebook with MLFlow and Python Libraries.

“With Viya, you gain a competitive advantage.” Jay Upchurch, SAS

Learn more by reading the executive summary, From Data to Decision: Increasing AI Productivity with SAS Viya. 

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics defines productivity as a measure of economic performance comparing input and output. Many organizations define productivity as transforming resources into goods and services efficiently – creating more from less. And for an organization to become more productive, it may mean overcoming obstacles like too many emails, meetings, tedious processes and technology lags. Making these changes can open the door to gaining an edge in the marketplace.

But how can a data and AI platform like Viya make a difference in productivity? According to Forrester, who recently named SAS a leader in its Forrester Wave™: AI/ML Platforms, Q3 2024 report, enterprises need an orderly, repeatable platform to build their AI future. AI teams are comprised of data scientists, AI experts, business and technology leaders, and organizations need AI/ML platform tooling that maximizes productivity for each role while enabling friction-free collaboration.

“Testing showed that an end-to-end data and AI lifecycle can be achieved with more than 4x greater productivity in SAS Viya than in competitive solutions,” said Russ Fellows, VP and Analyst at The Futurum Group. “The ability to quickly begin working, together with SAS Viya’s productivity enables AI teams to rapidly produce business results and insights from their data.” Futurum studied Viya’s speed in 2023; the productivity study is a continuation of their research.

“With Viya, you gain a competitive advantage,” said Jay Upchurch, Executive Vice President and CIO at SAS. “Because your AI runs faster and more efficiently on Viya, your teams learn faster and are more productive so you see results faster. Viya gives you agility and resiliency that empowers your organization to see opportunities before your competitors do whether those opportunities involve approving customers for car loans, keeping trains safe or distributing merchandise from a retail distribution center.”

According to Futurum, Viya outperforms the selected alternatives for a variety of technical and non-technical users. For example:

Data engineers are 16 times more productive accessing, preparing and governing data with Viya.Data scientists are 3.5 times more productive building, optimizing and validating models.MLOps engineers are 4.5 times more productive automating, monitoring and retraining models.Business analysts and other non-technical staff can complete 86% of data life cycle tasks using Viya, compared to 56% in the commercial environment and 47% in the non-commercial environment.

About SAS Viya
SAS Viya is a comprehensive data and AI platform that empowers people of all skill levels to participate in the analytics process. Developers, data scientists, IT professionals and business analysts can collaborate seamlessly within the SAS Viya ecosystem and throughout the data and AI life cycle to make intelligent decisions.

To keep up with the latest news from SAS, follow @SASsoftwareNews on X/Twitter.

About The Futurum Group
The Futurum Group is a family of industry research, advisory, consulting, and media companies focused on analyzing emerging and market-disrupting technologies, identifying and validating trends, and delivering data and insights that empower clients to find their competitive edge in the digital economy.

About SAS
SAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.

SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. ® indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2024 SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved.

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214-803-6692
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UNIKEY ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD. Ranked No. 5 on Electronics Sourcing’s 2026 Top Global Independent Distributors List

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The recognition marks the company’s third major industry ranking in 2026 and highlights its growing position in the global electronic components distribution market.

SINGAPORE, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UNIKEY ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD. (“Unikey Electronics”), a Singapore-headquartered global electronic components distributor serving customers through its unikeyic.com brand and online platform, today announced that it has been ranked No. 5 on Electronics Sourcing’s 2026 Top Global Independent Distributors list.

The placement recognizes Unikey Electronics as one of the world’s leading independent electronic components distributors and reflects the company’s continued progress in global sourcing, inventory coverage, quality assurance, digital procurement and responsive fulfillment.

This is Unikey Electronics’ third major industry recognition in 2026. Earlier this year, the company was ranked No. 19 on Supply Chain Connect’s 2026 Top 50 Global Electronics Distributors List and No. 7 on its 2026 Top 50 Asia Pacific Distributors List. Together, these rankings reflect the continued development of the company’s global distribution capabilities and its commitment to supporting engineers, buyers, OEMs, ODMs and EMS providers in a rapidly changing supply environment.

As electronic component supply chains become increasingly complex, customers require more than product availability. They need dependable quality controls, flexible sourcing options, responsive fulfillment and digital tools that help simplify procurement. Unikey Electronics continues to strengthen these capabilities to help customers manage high-mix, low-volume requirements, urgent demand and broader supply chain challenges with greater speed and confidence.

Core capabilities supporting customers worldwide include:

Scale and breadth. More than 300,000 in-stock SKUs, authorized distribution partnerships with over 200 brands and access to an extensive global supplier network.In-house quality inspection laboratory. CNAS-accredited and ILAC MRA-recognized, with test reports recognized in more than 100 economies, helping customers source authentic, quality-assured components with confidence.Agile fulfillment. Same-business-day dispatch for in-stock items, helping customers shorten lead times and reduce supply risk.Digital procurement. Online product search, BOM tools, RFQ support and enterprise API integration for real-time inventory access, pricing visibility and streamlined ERP connectivity.Global service. Dedicated support for design engineers, purchasing teams and electronics manufacturers in more than 100 countries and regions.

Unikey Electronics extends its appreciation to its customers, suppliers, partners and employees whose continued trust and collaboration have contributed to this achievement.

Looking ahead, Unikey Electronics will continue investing in inventory depth, brand coverage, quality assurance, digital procurement capabilities and global service efficiency. The No. 5 ranking represents an important milestone in the company’s development and reinforces its commitment to helping customers source electronic components with greater speed, confidence and flexibility.

More Stock. More Brands. Trusted by More.

About UNIKEY ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD.

UNIKEY ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD. (“Unikey Electronics”) is a Singapore-headquartered global online distributor of electronic components, serving design engineers, sourcing professionals, ODMs, OEMs and EMS providers in more than 100 countries and regions through its electronic components distribution brand and online platform, unikeyic.com.

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BLUETTI Showcases Innovative Energy Solutions at the 140th Canton Fair

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Global clean energy brand BLUETTI showcased its comprehensive portfolio of portable power stations, residential energy storage systems, and commercial and industrial (C&I) energy solutions at the 140th Canton Fair, held from October 15 to 19. The exhibition highlighted BLUETTI’s diversified energy solutions for personal, residential, and commercial applications, while creating new opportunities for global partnerships.

Portable Power Solutions

BLUETTI presented its PREMIUM series, designed for outdoor adventures, RV travel, and home backup power. Meanwhile, the Pioneer 5000 professional portable power station, delivering 5,000W of continuous output, provides reliable power for construction sites, equipment rental businesses, and agricultural operations.

With LiFePO4 battery technology, fast charging, solar input, and UPS protection, BLUETTI’s portable power solutions offer greater flexibility for customers seeking dependable electricity across outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Residential Energy Solutions

The HomeStar series supports AC and solar charging, along with app-based smart energy management, providing dependable backup power for households, clinics, and small businesses.

BLUETTI also introduced its integrated Pay-as-you-go (PAYGO) solution, making energy more affordable through flexible installment payments and digital operations management via the BLUETTI GO platform.

BLUETTI invites global partners to join its PAYGO solar network and expand their businesses by reaching underserved households and micro-businesses with affordable energy solutions. Through PAYGo platform integration, product deployment, and local distribution partnerships, the company aims to accelerate energy access and unlock growth opportunities in emerging markets.

Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage

BLUETTI showcased C&I energy storage solutions ranging from 64kWh to 240kWh, alongside integrated solar, energy storage, and EV charging systems. Supporting peak shaving, energy arbitrage, critical-load backup, and flexible capacity expansion, these solutions help businesses optimize energy costs and improve operational efficiency.

By coordinating solar generation, battery storage, and EV charging demand, these integrated solutions help businesses reduce grid dependence, manage peak demand, and maintain operational continuity in increasingly complex energy environments.

Expanding Global Partnerships

Looking ahead, BLUETTI will continue strengthening collaboration with distributors, energy developers, EPC contractors, and other industry partners worldwide, accelerating the deployment of diversified clean energy solutions across global markets.

Serving more than 3.5 million customers worldwide, BLUETTI continues to develop scalable energy solutions for diverse regional markets, supporting partners with a broad product portfolio tailored to different customer needs and business opportunities.

For more information, visit: https://www.bluetti.com/ 

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MMA IMPACT & SMARTIES Vietnam 2026 to Unite 1,000+ Leaders for Growth and Marketing Excellence

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With a legacy spanning 14 editions, more than 12,500 senior leaders, 400 international speakers, 200 sessions and 400 partners, MMA IMPACT Vietnam is preparing for its milestone 15th edition.

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Taking place on 29 October at GEM Center in Ho Chi Minh City, MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026 will bring together 1,000+ senior marketing leaders, 30+ international speakers and representatives from hundreds of leading businesses to explore how marketing can drive measurable business value and growth.

The momentum will carry into the evening with the SMARTIES Vietnam 2026 Awards Gala, celebrating the year’s most outstanding marketing campaigns and the teams behind them.

Leading Industry Voices to Take the Stage at MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026

Under the theme “Advancing Marketers’ Ability to Create Value,” this year’s programme will focus on four key areas of business impact: Growth, Margin, Retention and Enterprise Value. MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026 will offer practical perspectives on how leaders can translate strategy, technology and data into measurable business outcomes.

One of the highlights of MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026 will be its lineup of 30+ international speakers, including CEOs, CMOs, Marketing Directors and senior leaders from multinational corporations, leading brands and organizations at the forefront of the industry.

Through keynote presentations, CEO/CMO panels, and in-depth discussions, delegates will hear directly from leaders tackling real business challenges and explore new approaches to strengthening marketing’s contribution to business performance. 

Ms. Phan Bich Tam, Managing Director of MMA Vietnam & Cambodia, shared:

“In the AI era, marketing has new capabilities to understand customers more deeply, make decisions faster, and optimize investment effectiveness. Real value is created when businesses connect AI and data with human understanding and clear business objectives – from growth and margin to customer retention and long-term enterprise value. MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026 is a platform for leaders to share how these capabilities can be translated into measurable outcomes for businesses and for Vietnam’s marketing industry.”

1,000+ Leaders, Hundreds of Businesses and New Opportunities for Collaboration

Beyond its international speaker lineup, MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026 will bring together more than 1,000 senior executives and marketing professionals from hundreds of leading businesses across sectors including FMCG, technology, finance, media and commerce.

Supported by 30+ leading partners, the event will connect brands, businesses and organisations contributing to the development of the marketing industry. Delegates will have opportunities to engage directly with decision-makers, expand their professional networks and explore new business partnerships.

The Most Anticipated Gathering for Marketing Leaders This October

MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026 is now less than two weeks away, bringing the marketing community together for a day of strategic insights, firsthand perspectives from industry leaders and new opportunities for business collaboration.

The evening will continue with the SMARTIES Vietnam 2026 Awards Gala, where the year’s most outstanding marketing campaigns will be announced and recognized.

Seats for both events are limited. Register now to be part of this year’s gathering of marketing leaders and innovators.

Event Information | 29 October 2026 – GEM Center, Ho Chi Minh City

– MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026: 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM
https://mmaglobal.com/event/mma-impact-vietnam-2026

– SMARTIES Vietnam 2026 Awards Gala: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
https://mmaglobal.com/smarties/awards/programs/vietnam/gala

PR Newswire is the official media partner for MMA IMPACT Vietnam 2026.

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