JMP, a statistical software suite originally developed as by John Sall in the late 1980s, has evolved from a niche Mac tool into a global standard for scientists and engineers. Its history is marked by a transition from a dedicated Macintosh application to a cross-platform powerhouse that became a wholly owned subsidiary of SAS in 2022. Early Origins: 1989 – 2000

JMP was first released in October 1989 to leverage the graphical user interface (GUI) of the Apple Macintosh for statistical discovery.

The last decade has seen JMP transition toward larger datasets, better reporting, and specialized versions like for advanced predictive modeling.

Designed for interactivity, allowing users to explore data visually rather than through code-heavy command lines.

Rewritten to handle a wider variety of data imports and introduced surface plots for better visualization.