Chess ranked in Deloitte Fast 50                            

Chess ranks amongst the UK's fastest growing technology companies. Again!

Chess has ranked highly amongst the UK's fastest growing technology companies for the second year running in Deloitte's Fast 50. Chess grew 1288 percent over a five year period to rank 31st in the 2007 list , attributing this to its strategy that combines organic growth with acquisitions.

Chief Executive, David Pollock credits the hard work and determination of Chess people and a commitment to quality, service and innovation, with the 1288 per cent revenue growth over the past five years.

"Making the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is a testament to Chess' commitment to technology,"he said."This is the second year we have made the national list. Deloitte Fast 50 measures sustained revenue growth over five years, so being included a second time is an impressive achievement. We are proud of our continued growth and inclusion in the list demonstrates our vision and determination to grow in a challenging and competitive industry."

"Growing the top line enough to make the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is especially meaningful during competitive times for the technology sector," said Simon Kerton-Johnson, Chairman of Deloitte's UK & Ireland Fast 50. "It is clear Chess has implemented a focused growth strategy and has the vision and drive to execute it. We congratulate Chess on remaining one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in the UK."