JAG managing director John George offers store managers in 12 under-performing sites chance to take on franchise licences in attempt to stem sliding sales

Accessories distributor Kondor inks deal to sell anti-virus software BullGuard through its reseller base

Service provider Timico has won a unified comms deal to provide business surveyor Ruddle Merz with broadband, VoIP, virtual storage and IT support

Vodafone UK chief Guy Laurence admits decision to exit Carphone Warehouse for contract subs was a mistake, and that it is reviewing the matter

Orange introduces cheapest contract tariff on the market, as well as two other tariffs and a range of SIM-only plans

Virgin Media to triple retail presence within the year; three-year strategy includes proposed ‘retail lite’ stores to open in shopping centres

Orange distributor introduces scheme enabling dealers to earn extra money when their referred friend makes new connections

O2 is trialling a new M2M solution in the NHS designed to improve communications between care workers and home bound patients

Blue Sphere Global’s £1m VAT win against HMRC is hailed as “landmark”, despite Calltel Telecom/Opto Telelinks’ £18m loss in parallel VAT fraud case

Sony Ericsson announces two new phones and reveals further details on its 12.1 megapixel cameraphone