ChannelWeb's top five most read

A rundown of last week's most-read stories

1) Dimension Data in NextiraOne acquisition bid

European Commission reveals Didata has tabled deal to buy NextiraOne's operations across Europe

2) Biggest Microsoft licensing shake up 'since Ballmer had hair'

Vendor to introduce a one-size-fits-all contract for volume licensing deals

3) HP to slash 1,100 UK jobs

Vendor branded 'long-term addict' to job cuts by Unite union

4) Intrinsic claims loss of Cisco Gold status only temporary

Merseyside-based VAR working to rejoin Cisco's top partner tier following "administrative oversight"

5) Cold-calling and not listening among top channel gripes

CRN's IT Buyers Guide report shows a lack of basic customer understanding from the modern-day channel sales force