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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MSPs, AI, and the Readiness Gap: What’s working, what isn’t, and what comes next

February 26, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on MSPs, AI, and the Readiness Gap: What’s working, what isn’t, and what comes next
AI is a top priority for MSPs, but excitement hasn’t always translated into execution or profitability. In this episode, Mike DePalma of OpenText Cybersecurity breaks down where partners are succeeding with AI, where they’re struggling, and how the channel opportunity is starting to take real shape.

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D&H Canada is looking to show up big

February 24, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D&H Canada is looking to show up big
In times of ambiguity, those who invest will win, general manager Peter DiMarco says on this edition of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

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In Case You Missed Feb. 23, 2026: Microsoft AI Cloud partner benefits, partner program updates from Palo Alto and monday.com

February 23, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on In Case You Missed Feb. 23, 2026: Microsoft AI Cloud partner benefits, partner program updates from Palo Alto and monday.com
Microsoft ramps up AI Cloud partner perks, Palo Alto refines NextWave for security services, monday.com launches AI-driven partner marketplace, and Rocket Software reveals IT leaders’ top data worries — all in this week’s channel news roundup.

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Zoho Canada adds Payroll, POS, solopreneur offering to ‘business operating system’

February 19, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Zoho Canada adds Payroll, POS, solopreneur offering to ‘business operating system’
Country manager Chandrasekhar LSP on the company’s new Canadian offerings, data residency, and why Solo may punch above its weight

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Proofpoint introduces new Partner Network program

February 17, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Proofpoint introduces new Partner Network program
An interview with Proofpoint global channel chief Stan de Boisset on what’s changing with the new program and what partners need to know as it goes live.

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In Case You Missed It Feb. 16, 2026: Cisco sees massive campus opportunity, Palo Alto closes CyberArk deal

February 16, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on In Case You Missed It Feb. 16, 2026: Cisco sees massive campus opportunity, Palo Alto closes CyberArk deal
Cisco’s Robbins on AI powering campus refresh, Palo Alto adds identity capabilities; and former Meraki channel chief Pete Atkin joins Meter on this week’s round-up of channel news you should keep an eye on.

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Inside the revamped Intel Partner Alliance

February 12, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Inside the revamped Intel Partner Alliance
Intel Partner Alliance GM Andy Marsee explains changes to the chipmakers partner program and who Intel’s partnering with in this edition of the podcast

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ESET Canada leader reflects on a decade in country

February 10, 2026 Robert Dutt Comments Off on ESET Canada leader reflects on a decade in country
As ESET Canada celebrates ten years in the Canadian market, country manager Bob Bonneau looks back at the company’s first decade in this country, recounts highlights, shares future plans, and touches on what it means to be a EU-based company in North America.

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How Canada can close the gap between AI ambition and AI execution

December 17, 2025 Robert Dutt Comments Off on How Canada can close the gap between AI ambition and AI execution
Everybody’s talking about AI, but is anyone doing it? How about doing it well? Those are among the questions that Intel of  Canada set out toanswer with a recent survey of business leaders in Canada
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The future of RMM in an AI era

December 4, 2025 Robert Dutt Comments Off on The future of RMM in an AI era
In this edition of the podcast, we talk to Edgar Zacharjev, general manager of RMM for Kaseya, to discuss how he sees aritifical intelligence playing out in the managed services space.