ActivePython’s Financial & Scientific Modules: Numpy, Scipy, Matplotlib, RPy2

In response to the growing demand for Python in heavy data-centric scientific computing and financial modeling applications, ActiveState now includes four key modules in our award-winning ActivePython distribution; Numpy, Scipy, matplotlib, and RPy2. These key Python open source modules are designed specifically for financial and scientific computing markets. These modules allow for easy compliance with the The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposal mandating Python and financial content.

NumPy, SciPy and matplotlib are available for Windows, Linux and Mac OSX in ActivePython Community Edition.

For support and information on additional platforms, check out ActivePython Business Edition, Enterprise Edition, and OEM Edition.

RPy2 is available for Linux (32-bit) and Mac in ActivePython Business Edition, Enterprise Edition, and OEM Edition.

Numpy & Scipy: Easily Create Financial Modeling

NumPy and SciPy allow developers and quantitative analysts/programmers working with traders, fund administrators/managers, regulators, valuation specialists, risk managers and portfolio managers, to build any applications for financial modeling; these modules also help visualize “if-then” scenarios to assess risk.

Matplotlib: Quality 2-D Numerical Plotting

Inclusion of matplotlib gives programmers access to a numerical plotting library that provides production quality 2-D numerical plotting functionality; easily allowing for a variety of hardcopy formats and interactive environments across platforms.

Screencast: Installing ActivePython and Matplotlib

A quick tour on how to download and install ActiveState's ActivePython and Matplotlib (2D plotting Library). This demo is geared towards beginners.

RPy2: Access R Libraries

RPy2 can manage all kinds of R objects and can execute arbitrary R functions (including the graphic functions), producing high quality plots. All errors from the R language are converted to Python exceptions. Any module installed for the R system can be used from within Python.

Fully Supported Python Distribution

Scientific and financial python packages enable developers, traders, quantitative analysts (quants), scientist and engineers to build the data intensive complex mathematical computing applications for financial modeling and scientific analysis of complex data.

Safeguard Your Business-Critical Systems

ActivePython Business & Enterprise Editions include service level guarantees to support business-critical systems. Using Python in the enterprise has never been so safe and so easy. Get ActiveState commercial-grade support and rest assured knowing your development process meets company support standards. Comprehensive licensing agreements through OEM Edition lets you redistribute ActivePython and your required modules worry-free.