Articles by Robert Dutt

About Robert Dutt
Robert Dutt is the founder and head blogger at ChannelBuzz.ca. He has been covering the Canadian solution provider channel community for a variety of publications and Web sites since 1997.
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Computers

Intel, Microsoft preparing channel for coming refresh

March 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel, Microsoft preparing channel for coming refresh
100-plus million PCs are in need of an update, and either new PC innovation or the looming XP deadline will drive the refresh

Stefan Bockhop
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Lenovo extends 60-day terms through Tech Data Canada

March 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Lenovo extends 60-day terms through Tech Data Canada
The PC vendor adds a third distributor to those able to offer its extended terms to SMB-focused resellers

Dell XPS convertibe Ultrabook
Computers

Intel sees decline of 10-inch tablet

March 25, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel sees decline of 10-inch tablet
Chipmaker outlines plans for the future of the tablet and the ultrabook at its Intel Solutions Summit

Chris Doggett, managing director of Kaspersky Lab North America
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Kaspersky gaining momentum with MSP program

March 20, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky gaining momentum with MSP program
Antimalware vendor’s channel chief shares the company’s plans for building up its offering for managed service providers

Intel's Sharon Alt
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Liveblog: Intel Solutions Summit 2013

March 20, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Liveblog: Intel Solutions Summit 2013
As it happens news from Intel’s annual solution provider event in Los Angeles

Clouds
Cloud

Canada moves up in BSA’s cloud-readiness rankings

March 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Canada moves up in BSA’s cloud-readiness rankings
Intellectual property laws and improved access bump Canada up to ninth, but there’s still work to be done around security and accessibility

Greg Myers on Tech Data Canada's new Sharp distribution deal
Cloud

Tech Data Canada gets SPLA okay from Microsoft

March 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada gets SPLA okay from Microsoft
Move gives a broader range of solution providers access to Microsoft’s easiest pay-as-you-go licensing model for hosted software offerings

Communications

Making it easier for partners to do business with Cisco in the mid-market

March 14, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Making it easier for partners to do business with Cisco in the mid-market
Donna Cooney, direct of partner development for collaboration at Cisco Canada, on the Business Edition 6000 and the Express Collaboration Specialization

Synnex Canada president Mitchell Martin
Distribution

Supercom deal driven by Synnex’s commitment to Canada: Martin

March 8, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Supercom deal driven by Synnex’s commitment to Canada: Martin
Distributor plans to combine brands, but keep Supercom’s Markham, Ont. headquarters open

Chris Doggett, managing director of Kaspersky Lab North America
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Kaspersky sees new channel opportunities with Endpoint Security for Business

March 8, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky sees new channel opportunities with Endpoint Security for Business
Sales chief Chris Doggett discusses KESB plans for current and new partners