Analytics software giant SAS are to create 94 new jobs in Scotland as part of an expansion program with the construction of a new analytics research and development lab.

The new positions will be created at an existing R&D SAS site in Scotland.

The announcement of the Scottish investment by SAS and associated job creation follows a trade mission by first minister Alex Salmond to New York. The new jobs themselves will be supported by a £1.3million fund from Scottish Development International (SDI).

Mikael Hagstrom, SAS vice president for EMEA and Asia Pacific, said: "The initial investments allowed SAS to see the real Scottish potential with access to the excellent pool of talent from Scottish universities and its strong culture of innovation. Our plans for the new SAS facility further underline our commitment to investing in Scotland.”

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