ChannelWeb's top five

1) Channel Awards 2009 WINNERS

A full rundown of the 2009 Channel Award and Judges Commended winners

2) Insight Enterprises quashes Manchester closure rumour

Corporate reseller scotches speculation it is to shut its third-largest UK base and insists it is on a recruitment drive

3) Channel mulls Riverbed-Expand acquisition rumour

Riverbed is in talks to acquire smaller rival for $30m-$40m, according to Israeli newspaper

4) Ingram seals Cisco global deal

Distributor becames second partner to sign standardised worldwide contract and plans to help VARs explore new markets

5) KCOM Group brings key brands together

Affiniti boss Paul Renucci to head up new business teaming the integrator with Kingston Communications