"Excel Embraces Cloud-Based Python Analytics and Visualization for Containerized Power"

Microsoft has introduced a public preview of Python in Excel, allowing users to manipulate and explore data in Excel using Python plots and libraries, and then refine insights using Excel's formulas, charts, and PivotTables. The integration was made possible through a partnership with Python analytics repository Anaconda. Python in Excel runs on Microsoft's cloud servers, providing enhanced security. However, it may require a paid license in the future.