Softcat's a channel success story, but where next?

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Would IPO be right long-term option for VAR as it nears £500m sales barrier, asks CRN's Doug Woodburn?

Softcat chairman Martin Hellawell confirmed to us yesterday that the £400m-turnover VAR has given thought to the possibility of an IPO. Hellawell was at pains to point out that a stock market fl...

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