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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Participation trumps technology in cloud: Red Hat CEO

by Robert Dutt • January 14, 2014

Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst spoke on cloud community issues at RHNAPC

Solution providers looking to place bets in cloud efforts should consider the nature of the community over the nature of its technology, Jim Whitehust says.

Cloud-related policies a growing channel opportunity

by Robert Dutt • January 13, 2014

Gary Bixler speaking at Red Hat Cloud Symposium

Solution providers can grow their cloud business by focusing on changes to policies and procedures brought on by the move to the cloud.

Podcast: Rick Reid and Greg Myers of Tech Data Canada

by Robert Dutt • January 13, 2014

Tech Data Canada president Rick Reid and SVP of sales and marketing Greg Myers join the podcast to wrap up 2013 and provide a look forward to 2014.

$19T: Cisco ups the ante on Internet of Everything

by Robert Dutt • January 8, 2014

As John Chambers tacks another $5 trillion onto the value Cisco sees coming from IoE, a top lieutenant predicts 2014 will be an inflection point.

Podcast: Phil Gallagher and Brian Aebig of Avnet

by Robert Dutt • January 8, 2014

Avnet’s global president and head of Canadian operations offer a look back at 2013, and a look ahead to 2014.

Podcast: Kaspersky’s Doggett and Lenovo’s Bockhop

by Robert Dutt • January 6, 2014

Chris Doggett of Kaspersky Lab and Stefan Bockhop of Lenovo Canada kick off the 2014 season of the ChannelBuzz.ca Podcast.

Motion Computing building new channel for networking

by Robert Dutt • January 6, 2014

Scott Ball, country manager, Motion Computing Canada

Tablet vendor Motion Computing is branching out into networking, and needs new partners for its new market.

Cisco Canada Channel Chief on New Role, Goals for 2014

by Robert Dutt • December 27, 2013

David De Abreu, vice president, partner organization, Cisco Canada

Cisco Canada channel chief David De Abreu talks about his new position and goals for the networking giant’s Canadian partner organization.

Black Friday Catching On, Distributors Say

by Robert Dutt • December 27, 2013

As Canadians line up for Boxing Day sales, evidence is growing from distribution that the U.S. Black Friday phenomenon is gaining momentum.

HP Targets Copiers with New MFPs

by Robert Dutt • December 16, 2013

HP’s S900 family takes the printer vendor into the copier room, but will its sales strategy leave managed print service providers behind?

HP: Cloud Is a Partner Play

by Robert Dutt • December 11, 2013

HP Enterprise Group chief Bill Veghte suggests that HP’s cloud goal is to help partners build clouds, minimizes the role of the vendor’s own public cloud.

Whitman Previews “New Architecture” from HP Labs

by Robert Dutt • December 10, 2013

HP CEO Meg Whitman details memristor and Photonics technologies in development at HP Labs that she says will lead to a new technology architecture.

Ingram Micro Executive Shift Puts Focus on Mobility

by Robert Dutt • December 10, 2013

Ingram Micro Canada general manager Mark Snider

Distributor Ingram Micro introduces Steve Roberts as the new head of its nascent but growing mobility practice.

New HP Canada Enterprise Chief Stays The Course

by Robert Dutt • December 10, 2013

Charlie Atkinson, vice president and general manager of HP Canada's Enterprise Group.

HP’s Charlie Atkinson wants to make sure partners embrace “the new style of IT”, eyes Canadian cloud solutions.

HP Targets VCE with Converged System Lineup

by Robert Dutt • December 10, 2013

HP says move to converged system data center offerings will help partners increase volume and focus on higher-value services.

Ingram Micro Celebrates Relationships, Helps Community

by Robert Dutt • December 6, 2013

Distributor Ingram Micro’s Experience event an opportunity to thank vendors for a good year, and make the end of the year a bit happier for local charities.