As we thunder round the last turn into the home stretch of 2009 it’s not shocking to find there are quite a few clear winners in the channel. So put on your racing outfit as Fight Back takes you for a whirl around the track to look at this week's strongest runners.

ICT companies continue to face tough economic times, but several channel players managed to come out on top in the past week.

It was an exciting week in the channel with vendors and distributors all swinging for the fences and hitting home runs. So grab yourself a hot-dog and take a seat in the stands as Fight Back pitches you the good news.

Makeovers was the theme of the week with channel players looking to readjust and reassert themselves with the aid of fresh new directions and a little bit of bling.

Spring is in the air and the channel is abuzz with reports of new growth this week. Partnerships have dominated the headlines and this week is all about the promise and possibilities of new unions.