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Posit and AWS announced that Positron, Posit's data science IDE, now runs on Amazon SageMaker AI, enabling data scientists to combine R-based exploration, Python model training, and real-time endpoint deployment inside a single governed SageMaker Studio Space.

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Positron IDE Now Runs on Amazon SageMaker AI for Streamlined Data Science Workflows

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FAQ

What is Positron?

Positron is an integrated development environment (IDE) for data science built by Posit. It supports languages such as R and Python and is used for data exploration, model building, and reporting.

How does running Positron on Amazon SageMaker AI help MENA teams?

It lets teams combine R and Python tooling and deployment in one governed cloud environment, reducing the need to manage separate infrastructure and making it easier to align with local data policies.

Can Positron be used with other AWS services?

Yes. The official example shows Amazon Athena for data exploration, SageMaker AI for XGBoost training and deployment, and Quarto for reporting, all running inside a SageMaker Studio Space.

Should enterprises adopt Positron now?

If teams use both R and Python and already rely on SageMaker, adoption may simplify workflows. A pilot is recommended to verify compatibility with internal governance and security requirements.

Source: AWS Machine Learning

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