TEN companies are basking in their success at a computer firm’s first industry awards.

Dabs.com, the BT internet and IT technology retailer based in Westhoughton, held its Dabs Diamond Awards 2008 at the end of October in Manchester.

They recognised computing and home electronics manufacturers and service providers who have excelled in the past year.

The winners included Microsoft for best software manufacturer, Sony for best manufacturer of home entertainment products and HP for best printer manufacturer.

They were chosen by dabs.com customers after weeks of online voting.