SAS extends agreement with Scottish Government

Software and analytics group SAS has reaffirmed its long-term partnership with the Scottish Government.

The agreement will see the firm provide an “enhanced platform” for use by the Government’s analytical teams, to support work to deliver official statistics across a range of areas including education, welfare, child protection and social care.

Charles Senabulya, country manager for SAS UK & Ireland, which has offices in Glasgow, said: “This deal is our major milestone in developing the analytics capability of the Scottish Government. We look forward to working with the Office of the Chief Statistician in helping them deliver an even better service.”