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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Trend Micro Worry Free 7
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Trend Micro adds Mac support, data loss prevention to SMB package

November 2, 2010 Robert Dutt 2
Worry Free 7 adds support for new platforms and introduces protection for sensitive information

Avnet-IBM cake
Distribution

Slideshow: Avnet IBM Partner Summit 2010

November 2, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Slideshow: Avnet IBM Partner Summit 2010
15 scenes from Avnet’s 25th anniversary of its business connection with Big Blue

Barbara Spicek
Channel Programs

Brocade aims VARs at convergence with partner program revision

November 1, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Brocade aims VARs at convergence with partner program revision
Storage and networking vendor switches from volume to value and adds Value Incentive Program

ViewSonic ViewPad 10
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ViewSonic launches Windows/Android hybrid tablet

November 1, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on ViewSonic launches Windows/Android hybrid tablet
ViewPad 10 a Windows machine first, but fits into emerging B2BC opportunity, company says

Clouds
Cloud

The data centre: Avnet’s cloud connection

November 1, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The data centre: Avnet’s cloud connection
The distributor sees a clear and increasingly defined role for itself and its partners in the cloud

Sandy Carter
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Getting started with social media the Sandy Carter way

November 1, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Getting started with social media the Sandy Carter way
IBM software channel chief and social media star has two tips to help resellers get started

Michael Kerr
Channel Programs

EMC revises Velocity program to focus on certifications

October 31, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC revises Velocity program to focus on certifications
Program introduces specializations for top partners, adds new SMB-focused entry point

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Avnet Canada chief on SolutionsPaths, Bell acquisition [Video]

October 31, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet Canada chief on SolutionsPaths, Bell acquisition [Video]
Brian Aebig discusses the opportunity for the company’s four new SolutionsPath modules in Canada

iPad
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Is Apple taking the iPad business seriously?

October 31, 2010 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Is Apple taking the iPad business seriously?
The channel seems to be in the future for this year’s darling technology device

Andy Monshaw
Channel Programs

IBM goes beyond Express with Smart Business lineup

October 28, 2010 Robert Dutt 1
Big Blue will roll out its first four midmarket-focused and channel-led solutions by the end of the year