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Jack Smallpage, Information Security Officer at Chess, reviews the latest cyber security news and advises how to protect your data.

Ways to reduce your costs in 2022: With the start of the new financial year, Mark Lightfoot, CFO at Chess, explains his new approach to tech spending.

Cyber security review of the conflict in Ukraine and how you can protect your data and enhance your cyber security.

Graham Foreman, Head of Public Sector Sales at Chess, comments on the new Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022 – 2030 and addresses the main challenges organisations may face.

Chess acquire TTNC - The Telephone Number Company to kick off their ambitious growth plans in 2022.

Leading technology provider Chess with the recent acquisition of the highly accredited penetration test provider Armadillo, win contract with Identity, appointed to deliver COP26 in Glasgow on the 31 October to 13 November 2021. 

We brought together more than ten technology partners, leaders in the industry, and over 25 expert speakers, to share knowledge and advice with customers. All 52 sessions were delivered live during the two days, but don’t worry – you can still catch up on-demand here.

Chess has been awarded Microsoft’s Advanced Specialization status for Teamwork Deployment.

Chess acquires Armadillo enhancing their Cybersecurity capabilities with 15 of the UK’s top Penetration Test experts

Tim Wilkinson-Hall, Head of Knowledge and Culture, covers three simple things you can implement straight away to boost your company culture among remo ...

We recently interviewed Mark Lightfoot, our CEO, about our award-winning culture and what advice he'd give to other companies on this same journey.

Chess has been awarded the Sophos 2021 Public Sector Partner of the Year in UKI. Chess is recognised for its outstanding performance and commitment to securing organisations with Sophos’ next-generation cybersecurity solutions and services.  

In this article, Stephen Dracup, Chief Operation Officer at Chess, covers why the company decided to adopt hybrid working:

• Why hybrid working? >
• Advice on adopting hybrid >

Covid made us reimagine the workplace in 2020, and now as we return to a focus on growth we are keen to ensure that all our people are treated equally and have equal opportunity to benefit from that growth.

The 130% Super-deduction helps UK businesses to invest in their future and improve their competitive advantage. Between April 1 2021 and March 31 2023, all new purchases of main rate plant and machinery will qualify for the super-deduction of 130% capital allowance against your taxable income.

Our CTO, Gavin Wood, analyses the HAFNIUM attack and recommends best practice to ensure you have improved your security posture. In this article, he covers: 

• What is HAFNIUM
• Why is the HAFNIUM attack so dangerous
• How to mitigate cyber risk

It’s no secret, it takes a special mix of ingredients to become the UK Best Company to work for. Our people, their ambition, sense of fun and the passion to work as One Team are what set us apart from the rest.  

Warren Pryer, Group Sales Director at Chess, summarises the key learnings from Chess and our customers from 2020 and the advice he would give to any business looking to thrive in 2021.

Trying to predict technology and business trends is a tricky business in itself - it can depend on so many variables, such as the economy, customer de ...

‘Wellbeing Week’ is a firm fixture in the Chess Calendar, and right now it is more important than ever.

This week, thinking about our physical and mental wellbeing is at the top of the ‘to do list’, for individuals, teams, and the company as a whole.