Channelweb's top five

Just in case you missed them first time around, here's a round up of the web-only stories that got the most clicks last week...

1) Symantec to evolve partner approach

The security and storage vendor will slowly dismantle the Platinum, Gold and Silver tiers of its partner programme and instead begin classifying partners based on their skills around specific technologies.

2) Sage resellers circle as BDE enters administration

Sage partners are courting fallen rival’s customer base after Begbies Traynor was appointed as administrator

3) ACS buys Anix for £31.5m

Xploite will embark on another ‘buy and build’ project after selling the bulk of its business - IBM reseller Anix - to IT services giant ACS.

4) Points mean prizes with Seagate

Hard drive vendor launches SPP Rewards Programme for EMEA distribution channels

5) Kelway and Repton "a perfect fit"
Repton head Greg Carlow talks to CRN about the future of his firm going forward