'It wasn't a conscious decision' - Meet the security distie that launched during lockdown

Marian McHugh
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MD Chris Walsh opens up on the rationale behind starting a channel business during a pandemic and where the opportunity lies in an economically turbulent UK market

Distie ABCD Services was formed as a result of the challenges startup vendors were experiencing due to the pandemic, according to its founder and MD Chris Walsh. Walsh - who has held senior role...

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