Sophos continues UK expansion with opening of second office

Announcement follows the cybersecurity vendor's first UK distribution partnership

Cybsersecurity vendor Sophos has announced the opening of its second UK office.

Based in Manchester, Sophos says the new facility will "expand" its sales presence in the region and "help drive further demand" for its cybersecurity solutions.

"The new office in Manchester is an exciting move to support Sophos' strategic growth," said Jonathan Bartholomew, vice president of sales, Northern Europe, Sophos.

"With the additional sales resources, we can further our plans already well underway to focus on the fastest growing part of our business - our next-gen cybersecurity portfolio.

"Manchester is a vibrant city, the National Cyberforce recently announced an office there, and the location is rapidly becoming the biggest technology hub in the UK outside of London.

"We are thrilled to be able to offer a new state-of-the-art working environment for our staff and join the business community."

Located in the Deansgate region of Manchester, Sophos says it will house a multitude of sales, technical and account management positions.

The company will continue to operate from its core UK office in Abingdon, while the news follows a successful 2020 for the company as it saw 11 per cent year-over-year billings growth.

It recently entered into its first UK distribution agreement, forming a partnership with Arrow Electronics which saw the business move to a two-tier model in the UK.