JOB losses are expected at broadcaster Sky's Scottish campus after the firm announced plans affecting some 900 employees.
Sky is planning to cut around 600 jobs in the UK as it slims down its technology team following the launch of new streaming platforms.
Sites affected include those working at sites in Leeds, Osterley, and Livingston – the home of Sky's "first and biggest contact centre".
The central belt site also houses Sky's consumer champions hub, and its Sky Up Academy, where young people are trained in media work.
Sky’s plans to simplify its technology and wider teams come after a significant period of investment in its TV platforms, broadband services and mobile infrastructure, the firm said.
The company now wants to focus on running its existing services.
A spokesperson for Sky said: “Over the past few years, Sky has launched a set of market-leading products including Sky Glass, Sky Stream and our full fibre broadband service.
“These products are now firmly established and used by millions of customers, strengthening Sky’s reputation for innovation and great service.
“As we look ahead, we are shifting our approach to bring customers the next generation of experience by investing in digital-first service, unbeatable content, and even better performance from our products, powered by the best of global innovation.”
The plans are reported not to be a cost-cutting exercise – rather the broadcaster wants to refocus efforts on improving its platforms, instead of creating new ones.
The firm, which is owned by the US’s Comcast, has been leaning more heavily on its technology operations around the world.
The job reductions are understood not to be based on individual performance, and there will be opportunities to be redeployed to other roles within the business.
