Anaconda provides a handy GUI, a slew of work environments, and tools to simplify the process of using Python for data science. No question about it, Python is a crucial part of modern data science.

Continuum Analytics’ free Anaconda software has long been known for its Python-powered analytics capabilities, but on Monday the company unveiled a new offering designed specifically for enterprises.

There’s growing support for Python at Microsoft, with tools like Azure Notebooks taking advantage of it as a way of trying out ideas and sharing algorithms. Python is also one of the more popular ...