1) Bell and C2000 picked to drive Microsoft's new technologies

Microsoft's new VAD programme will reward distributors for sales of security, virtualisation and UC

2) Cisco adds Magirus as it returns to growth

EMC and VMware distributor brought on board to push UCS and Nexus switches

3) 2e2 throws its hat in the UCS ring

Integrator becomes latest Cisco Gold partner to skill on vendor's server kit

4) Acquisition-hungry TSG starts shopping spree

VAR unveils new Enteprise Solutions division after snapping up Croft Technology

5) Northern Irish Nortel plant could face axe

About 140 jobs are on the line as Avaya reveals potential "strategic" closure of Nortel's EMEA supply chain hub

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