Microsoft is actively advancing its R-related offerings, evident not only in the latest release of Machine Learning Server but also in the newest versions of Microsoft R Client and Microsoft R Open. Furthermore, R and Python integration is available within SQL Server Machine Learning Services for both Windows and Linux platforms, alongside R support in Azure SQL Database. The R components maintain backward compatibility, allowing users to execute existing R scripts on newer versions, as long as they do not rely on outdated packages or platforms that are no longer supported, or on known problems that necessitate workarounds or code modifications. Microsoft R Open serves as the enhanced version of R provided by Microsoft Corporation, with the most recent release, Microsoft R Open 4.0.2, built on the statistical language R-4.0.2, offering additional features for better performance, reproducibility, and platform compatibility. This version ensures compatibility with all packages, scripts, and applications built on R-4.0.2, making it a reliable choice for developers and data scientists alike. Overall, Microsoft's dedication to R fosters an environment of continuous improvement and support for its users.