Jack Smallpage, Information Security Officer at Chess, reviews the latest cyber security news and advises how to protect your data.
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The CFO Take on Tech Budgets
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.

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

UK Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022 – 2030
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 The UK’s Best Number Company TTNC
Chess acquire TTNC - The Telephone Number Company to kick off their ambitious growth plans in 2022.

Chess paves the way for a secure United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP26
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.

The Most Popular Sessions from Future Insight Technology
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.

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

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

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

Our performance-driven culture
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 wins Cybersecurity award
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.

Hybrid Working: What to consider when going hybrid
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 >

Creating an inclusive culture
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.

130% Super-deduction: Now is the time to invest in your future
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.

HAFNIUM: What it is and why it matters
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

What Makes Us a Best Company to Work For
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.

Key learnings from 2020 to take into 2021 for your enterprise
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.

Key learnings from 2020 to take into 2021 for your business
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 ...

Keeping #FutureFit with Chess Wellbeing Week
‘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.