Systat Software Launches SYSTAT 13

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Systat Software, Inc., a leading developer and supplier of award-winning scientific software and services, today announced the launch of SYSTAT 13, the latest version of its flagship statistical software package. This latest release features new statistical methods, faster data computation and a new optional module which adds Cytel’s “Exact Tests” functionality.

SYSTAT 13 adds new statistical methods to its broad portfolio, including ARCH and GARCH models for Time Series analyses. Other statistical enhancements include Best Subsets Regression, Confirmatory Factor Analysis and additional non-parametric testing algorithms.

Additionally, SYSTAT has newly partnered with Cytel – a 20-year leader in the design and analysis of clinical trials – to bring you SYSTAT 13 with Exact Tests, a new SYSTAT product that contains Cytel’s famous exact-inference testing procedures.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Leland Wilkinson, Executive Vice President of Systat Software and creator of the original SYSTAT product, said, “SYSTAT 13 is a giant step forward in speed. Users can now compute large data sets in a fraction of the time. Also, SYSTAT’s graphics look as impressive as ever, suitable for any publication or presentation.”

Said Wilkinson, “Researchers know SYSTAT for the breadth and precision of the statistical functionality in its base package, as well as for the quality of its graphics. With this latest version, Systat Software continues its policy of offering both free technical support for the product and a free student version of the software [called MYSTAT].”

SYSTAT 13 also features a new data editor, which allows easier entry and faster computation speeds. Other notable refinements include new graphical editing options and updates to the user interface.

About Systat Software, Inc. (www.systat.com)

Systat Software is a leading developer of specialized scientific software products for data analysis, technical graphing, and presentation. SYSTAT Software’s global reach across 38 countries is backed by technical support centers in key geographies such as the US, UK, Germany and India.

Systat Software, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Cranes Software International Limited (www.cranessoftware.com). Offices dealing with the SYSTAT 13 product are based in Chicago, IL.