Chess adds mobile to channel grab bag

Telecoms firm launches expanded partner scheme following Avenir Telecom

Telecoms firm Chess claims its recent acquisition of Avenir Telecom has given it the best partner programme in the telecoms industry.

Chess has unveiled its new Partner Services unit, which unites its own capabilities in fixed voice and networks with Avenir's mobile credentials. The comms firm believes its latest buyout has given it the channel edge over its rivals in the comms space.

"We're excited to launch our expanded product range through Chess Partner Services," said Chess Group chief executive David Pollock. "We are, and have always been, an ambitious organisation with a desire to grow and be great at what we do. We believe Chess Partner Services now offers a full end to end product and service portfolio alongside the very best support in the industry.

"We're better positioned than ever before to empower our 700 active partners to grow their businesses, to win and retain more customers and to ensure they succeed in our fast moving, dynamic, growth industry."

The new channel scheme offers resellers offerings cover fixed telecoms, inbound services, connectivity, mobile, cloud services, CRM and billing.