Chess takes Foursys in latest acquisition gambit

Doug Woodburn
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Comms VAR says purchase of Sophos partner will add another £11m to top line

Acquisitive comms VAR Chess has leapt into the cyber-security space by acquiring Foursys for an undisclosed sum. Foursys is one of Sophos' top UK partners and specialises in providing cyber-secu...

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