R is a free and open source statistical computing and graphics environment that is scalable, flexible, cost effective, and strategic for attracting top talent. The presentation proposes adopting R as the analytic standard and setting up production, test, and development environments on servers with support from an executive sponsor, R evangelist, and IT operations to train analysts and maintain the environment.

1. R
AS AN ANALYTIC STANDARD
Presented to the Architectural Review Board

2. WHAT IS R?
• An environment for
statistical computing and
graphics
• Free and open source
language
• Paid professional tools
and packages

3. JUSTIFICATION
Scalable
Handles growth in data and headcount
Flexible
Deploys easily to cloud and internationally
Cost savings
Keeps long term costs low as company grows
Strategic
Attracts the top talent and offers the best toolkit

4. RESOURCES
Environment Setup
Development and app servers
Software tools
Professional software
Support
Roles and Responsibilities

5. ENVIRONMENT SETUP
Prod 1
Prod 2
Test
Prod 3
Stage
Analytic Development Application Hosting

6. SOFTWARETOOLS
Open Source R
RStudio Server Pro
Shiny Server Pro

7. SUPPORT
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive sponsor
Own budget; approve line items
R Evangelist
Train analysts; point of contact for IT
IT Operations
Install, configure, support environment

8. LEGITIMIZE R
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