ChannelWeb's top five

1) Avnet chief speaks out over Bell acquisition

Roy Vallee ponders the future of the Bell Micro brand and talks integration

2) Ramesys sold to Capita

Rumours confirmed as education-focused VAR bought for £15m

3) Dell sets sights on storage VARs

Vendor wants to increase the number of certified VARs within its Enterprise Architecture programme

4) Lawyers to investigate Bell board over buy-out

Shareholders want to know if the buy-out was "fair" as directors face examination over potential "breach of fiduciary duties"

5) Integralis gears up for top-end battle

New management team pinpoints more deals with multi-national firms based in UK