Dimensions™ 3.1 offers performance and usability enhancements
The newest version of the Dimensions survey research platform is now available. Dimensions 3.1 offers enhanced usability in the form of improved integration with SPSS, expanded phone-based interviewing capabilities, greater control over data exports, as well as faster performance and increased reliability. Discover what’s new in Dimensions 3.1.

2005 Insight Awards Winners announced at SPSS Directions User Conference
Are you interested in learning about how other SPSS customers use our software and solutions? SPSS recently announced the winners of its second annual Insight Awards™ at the SPSS Directions User Conference, which was held in Las Vegas at Caesars Palace on November 16-19. The Insight Awards recognize SPSS customers who have significantly contributed to their organizations’ success through the use of SPSS predictive analytics software. This year SPSS recognized four outstanding organizations, as well as the first Individual Achievement Award winner. Read the full story..

SPSS Predictive Enterprise Services™ 1.6 — more efficiently manage your analytical operations
We’ve listened to your suggestions! SPSS Predictive Enterprise Services 1.6, which is currently available, has expanded capabilities to meet your model management and compliance needs. Enhancements include hourly-based scheduling options, the creation of customer-defined properties which make it easier to search for models, the ability to have external processes trigger a job, and improved integration with WebLogic® 8.1 and the JBoss® application server.
Learn what SPSS Predictive Enterprise Services 1.6 can do for you.

IBM Corp. and other outstanding partners honored
IBM Corp. was named the SPSS Partner of the Year 2005 at the second annual SPSS Directions User Conference, which was held November 16-19 at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace. IBM was honored for its support in working with SPSS to provide a joint solution to a large U.S. retailer in early 2005, its collaboration with SPSS on a variety of joint marketing endeavors focusing on predictive analytics and business intelligence, and its work on the integration of complementary data mining offerings. Three other award winners were also recognized.
Read more about IBM Corp. and the three other award winners.

SPSS predictive analytics help law enforcement officers take a bite out of crime
What do the Richmond Police Department (Virginia), the U.S. Army’s Homeland Infrastructure Security Threats Office (HISTO), and The Bureau of Justice Statistics all have in common? The use of predictive analytics from SPSS. Increasing numbers of law enforcement agencies rely on predictive analytics to make smarter decisions, fight crime, and track down criminals. This emerging trend was highlighted in the November 3 edition of Investor’s Business Daily, which discussed how SPSS’ predictive analytics solutions serve as tools for various law enforcement agencies.
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