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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QuickVid: HP Networking chief on SDN’s impact

October 11, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on QuickVid: HP Networking chief on SDN’s impact
Bethany Mayer on what SDN is and isn’t, and why HP feels Cisco is taking the wrong approach

Bethany Mayer, SVP and GM of HP Networking
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HP goes deeper into SDN with new offerings

October 10, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP goes deeper into SDN with new offerings
More OpenFlow-supporting switches, a new SDN controller, and new security application among key developments

Podcast Microphone
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Podcast: Windows Server, Epson’s Imageway, and HP BYOD

October 10, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Windows Server, Epson’s Imageway, and HP BYOD
Three big interviews on technology products, channel products, and tech trends on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast

D&H App
Distribution

D&H goes mobile with new app

October 10, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D&H goes mobile with new app
Mobile access a “natural transition” for the SMB-focused distributor, executive says

Ed Abrams, vice president of marketing for small and medium business at IBM
Channel Programs

IBM makes big MSP push

October 4, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on IBM makes big MSP push
New programs acknowledge MSPs are different from other partners, Big Blue executive says

Microsoft Store
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Microsoft adds to Canadian retail strategy with pop-up holiday stores [Updated]

October 2, 2012 Robert Dutt 1
While Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall might be the only venue in Canada  for a full Microsoft Store experience this year, the software giant has announced plans that will see four other locations get pop-up holiday stores
Grant Aitken
Data Centre

QuickVid: VMware and the Software-Defined Data Centre

October 2, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on QuickVid: VMware and the Software-Defined Data Centre
VMware Canada chief Grant Aitken discusses the company’s strategy for furthering the virtualization market and what it will mean for solution providers

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QuickVid: Avaya’s Office Makeover Contest

September 27, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on QuickVid: Avaya’s Office Makeover Contest
Avaya Canada’s Petrina Wong on the company’s contest and how solution providers can use it as a conversation starter

IBM Data Centre Opening
Cloud

IBM opens Barrie, Ont. Leadership Data Centre

September 26, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on IBM opens Barrie, Ont. Leadership Data Centre
IBM Canada president looks to partners as both clients and resellers for hosting and backup/recovery services

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QuickVid: What’s new for VARs in Avaya IP Office 8.1?

September 26, 2012 Robert Dutt Comments Off on QuickVid: What’s new for VARs in Avaya IP Office 8.1?
Avaya Canada’s Petrina Wong discusses a “.1” release that adds scale and UC capabilities to the office phone platform