Posit Workbench
A centralised, enterprise-grade IDE platform supporting R, Python, JupyterLab, and VS Code. Built for collaboration, compliance, and scale across data science teams.
Posit
Posit (formerly RStudio) is the open-source data science company behind the world's leading tools for R, Python, and beyond — empowering data scientists and analysts to do their best work.
Data & AI
Open-Source Data Science for the Enterprise
Posit Software — formerly known as RStudio — is a Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to sustainable open-source data science. Posit creates professional tools that allow individuals and teams to be productive in R, Python, and other languages, and to do so in a way that is reproducible, collaborative, and shareable. From interactive web applications to machine learning pipelines, Posit's ecosystem supports the full data science lifecycle across industries including finance, healthcare, government, and higher education.
Posit by the Numbers
3M+
RStudio Desktop downloads per month
10,000+
Enterprise customers worldwide
20+
Years of open-source investment
50+
Open-source packages maintained
Introducing Posit: A New Name, The Same Mission
Formerly RStudio, Posit represents an evolution in the company's mission — broadening its focus beyond R to become the home for all open-source data science. This video explores why Posit made the change and what it means for the global data science community. For organisations already invested in the RStudio ecosystem, the transition to Posit brings expanded language support, deeper Python integration, and a stronger commitment to open, reproducible science.
Posit Workbench — Collaborative Data Science at Scale
Posit Workbench (formerly RStudio Server Pro) is the professional IDE environment for data science teams working in R and Python. It provides a centralised, secure server-based platform where data scientists can access RStudio, JupyterLab, Jupyter Notebooks, and VS Code — all from a single managed environment. With support for multiple simultaneous sessions, project sharing, and real-time collaboration, Posit Workbench enables enterprise teams to work more efficiently and consistently. Features include LDAP/AD authentication, audit logging, resource limits, and integration with leading cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
Core Posit Products
Posit Connect
A publishing and deployment platform for sharing Shiny apps, R Markdown, Quarto documents, Jupyter Notebooks, dashboards, APIs, and models with internal stakeholders.
Posit Package Manager
A repository management server that controls and distributes R and Python packages across an organisation, enabling reproducibility, security scanning, and offline access.
Posit Cloud
A fully managed cloud environment for teaching and learning data science with R and Python. Ideal for universities, training teams, and onboarding new analysts without infrastructure overhead.
Posit AI Tools
Posit integrates generative AI capabilities including GitHub Copilot support and the ellmer and chattr packages — bringing LLM-assisted coding and data science workflows directly into familiar environments.
Quarto
Posit's next-generation open-source scientific and technical publishing system. Quarto unifies R Markdown and Jupyter Notebooks into a single, language-agnostic authoring framework for reports, websites, and books.
Posit Connect: Share Data Science with the Business
Posit Connect is the bridge between your data science team and the rest of your organisation. It enables data scientists to publish Shiny applications, automated reports, dashboards, REST APIs, and machine learning models — all in one place. Business stakeholders can access insights on-demand without needing to write a single line of code. This video demonstrates how Posit Connect transforms the last mile of data science delivery, ensuring that analytical work drives real decisions.
Enterprise-Ready Features for Regulated Industries
Posit's professional products are built with enterprise security, governance, and compliance requirements in mind. Key enterprise capabilities include: single sign-on (SSO) via SAML, LDAP, and Active Directory; role-based access control and audit logs for accountability; air-gapped and offline deployment for secure environments; Kubernetes and Docker support for containerised infrastructure; and FIPS 140-2 compliant deployments. Posit's products are widely deployed in regulated sectors including financial services, life sciences, government, and healthcare across Australia and New Zealand.
Why Organisations Choose Posit
Open-Source at the Core
Posit's commercial products are built on and contribute back to open-source. Organisations are never locked into a proprietary ecosystem — your code and data remain yours.
R and Python, Together
Posit is the only vendor that provides a unified professional platform for both R and Python data science teams — eliminating the need for separate toolchains and reducing licensing complexity.
Reproducible Workflows
With tools like Quarto, renv, and Posit Package Manager, teams can ensure that analyses and models are fully reproducible and auditable — critical for regulatory and compliance environments.
Flexible Deployment
Deploy on-premises, in your preferred cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), or in hybrid configurations. Posit supports Kubernetes, Docker, and traditional server environments.
“Posit Workbench and Connect have transformed how our analytics team delivers insights to the business. We can now deploy models and dashboards in hours rather than weeks, and our stakeholders always have access to the latest analysis.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RStudio and Posit?
Posit is the new name for RStudio Inc., adopted in 2022. The company and its products remain the same, but the rebrand reflects a broader commitment to supporting Python and other open-source languages alongside R. All RStudio professional products have been renamed — RStudio Server Pro is now Posit Workbench, RStudio Connect is now Posit Connect, and RStudio Package Manager is now Posit Package Manager.
Does Posit support Python as well as R?
Yes. Posit Workbench supports JupyterLab, Jupyter Notebooks, and VS Code in addition to the RStudio IDE, enabling Python users to work in their preferred environment. Posit Connect can publish Python-based content including Flask and FastAPI applications, Jupyter Notebooks, and Streamlit apps alongside R-based content.
Can Posit products be deployed in an air-gapped environment?
Yes. Posit Workbench, Posit Connect, and Posit Package Manager all support fully offline and air-gapped deployments. Posit Package Manager is specifically designed to mirror and serve R and Python packages from an internal repository, ensuring teams can work without internet access — a common requirement in government and defence environments.
How does Aquion support Posit customers in Australia and New Zealand?
As Posit's authorised distributor for Australia and New Zealand, Aquion provides local licensing, procurement, and technical support for Posit's professional product suite. Aquion works with IT resellers and enterprise customers to ensure organisations get the right licensing model and deployment configuration for their needs.
What is included in the Posit Team bundle?
Posit Team is a bundled commercial offering that includes Posit Workbench, Posit Connect, and Posit Package Manager. It provides the complete professional data science platform at a combined price, making it the recommended starting point for enterprise teams wanting a fully integrated environment.
Posit Resources
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Posit Software Official Website
Explore Posit's full product portfolio, open-source projects, and documentation at posit.co.
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Posit Team Product Overview
Learn about the Posit Team bundle — Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager — and how it supports enterprise data science teams.
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Quarto Open-Source Publishing
Discover Quarto, Posit's next-generation scientific and technical publishing system supporting R, Python, Julia, and Observable.
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Posit Solutions for Industries
See how Posit supports data science in financial services, life sciences, government, and higher education.
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