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) Top EMEA execs quit Avaya

Vendor confirms departure of Buddie Ceronie and Martyn Lambert as rumours mount about new UK head

2) HP simplifies its business

Vendor announces a raft of changes to its model as it seeks to streamline business efficiency

3) Nortel closes Alteon sale

Troubled vendor completes $18m transaction as reports suggest it is also drawing bids for its corporate network business

4) CCD unveils ‘Free IT’

Distributor teams up with IBM Global Financing to launch virtualisation campaign

5) SMEs burnt by poor MSPs

Survey from The Internet Group finds over 90 per cent of small firms are endangered by lax management from IT specialists