The document outlines the Ownr Suite as an enterprise R environment designed to address common challenges faced by quants and actuaries in using R. It emphasizes the benefits of a professional IT-supported platform that allows R to be accessed via a web browser, integrates with existing tools, and automates reporting processes. Key features include version control, quality assurance, and a REST API for external integrations, making R tools more accessible and manageable in an enterprise setting.

1. 1ownR suite - The enterprise R environment
ownR suite
The enterprise R environment
Contact:
David Kun
info@functionalfinances.com

2. 2ownR suite - The enterprise R environment
Contents
1. Problem statement
2. Solution outline
1. R as a platform for quants and actuaries
2. R as a platform for production
3. Call R from other programs
3. The ownR product suite
4. Q&A

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Problem statement
 Do you install R on each PC and laptop you use?
 Do you reconfigure everything every time?
 Do you e-mail your code and get unexpected results?
 Do you have trouble trying to reproduce earlier work?
 Do you run your reports manually and “4-eye” them?
 Are quants needed whenever someone needs your R tools?
 Do you receive sufficient support for your R tools?
Challenges using R in an enterprise

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R as a platform
 You can use R from anywhere via a web browser
 All the freedom you are used to and more
 Document your models in Latex integrated with R
 Your installed packages remain available
 Install your internal packages just like from CRAN
 Reproduce older results with integrated version control
 Share the results on the intranet with non-technical audience
For quants and actuaries

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R as a platform
 Professional IT-supported environment
 Quality assurance through strict deployment process
 Separate environments for development, testing and production
 Smooth process thanks to automated testing and deployment
 Automate your periodical reports via scheduling
 Separate projects for security and maintenance
For production

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R made available
 Call R functions without knowing R
 Integrate with your existing tools via REST API
 Access your packages, scripts, functions from
 VBA (Excel, Access, etc.)
 Java and C++ (AFM, MoSes, Prophet, etc.)
 BI (Cognos, Business Objects, HFM, etc.)
 SAP, SimCorp, etc.
To call from other programs

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The ownR product suite
The enterprise R platform

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The ownR product suite
 laiR:
 Searchable repositories combining CRAN, Bioconductor and
private packages
 Demo available at lair.ownr.io (get in touch for credentials)
 roveR:
 Install packages and their dependencies into a container
 Create your packages and upload them to your laiR
 Open source (available via lair.functionalfinances.com)
 exposeR:
 REST API for R to enable function calls from outside of R
Getting you there

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How does it work?
Division of labour

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How does it work?
Stakeholders and benefits