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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Ashley Schell of WBM Systems presents the case for donating to Fort McMurray at the TrustX Invitational
Channel Communities

Trust X raises funds for Fort McMurray

May 17, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Trust X raises funds for Fort McMurray
Timing of spring invitational provides “the perfect platform for us to be collectively extraordinary,” Trust X Cares leader says of fundraising efforts for Fort Mac.

Panel members Struters (second from left), Dawson (centre) and Perez (second from right), flanked by Intel Security's Richard Steranka (left) and Ken McCray (right)
Managed Services

MSSP panel dishes on pains, pleasures of managed security model

May 17, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on MSSP panel dishes on pains, pleasures of managed security model
Three top managed security service providers on why managed security is different from other managed services.

Richard Steranka, vice president of global channel operations at McAfee
Channel Programs

Intel Security channel chief sees channel partners becoming alliance partners

May 16, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel Security channel chief sees channel partners becoming alliance partners
Intel Security’s Richard Steranka outlines channel opportunities in repeatable solutions and managed security services.

Richard Steranka, vice president of global channel operations at McAfee
Channel Programs

Intel Security to revamp program, incentives around new strategy

May 12, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel Security to revamp program, incentives around new strategy
Intel Security’s channel chief tells partners the company will focus incentives around its new platform approach, winning new customers and expanding business with existing customers.

Dave Mason, vice president of advanced solutions at Ingram Micro Canada
Distribution

Ingram highlights new businesses, capabilities on roadshow

May 5, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram highlights new businesses, capabilities on roadshow
Ingram Micro Canada execs talk up breadth and depth of capabilities, hint at managed services to come from the distributor.

Luc Villeneuve, country manager, Red Hat Canada
Channel Programs

Red Hat targets midmarket with Keating, Tech Data partnerships

May 5, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Red Hat targets midmarket with Keating, Tech Data partnerships
Red Hat Canada partners with Keating Technologies and Tech Data Canada to address the $500m to $1b market and more thoroughly cross-sell its technologies.

Avnet Technology Solutions' Gavin Miller
Distribution

Video: Catching up with Avnet Technology Solutions

May 3, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Video: Catching up with Avnet Technology Solutions
In this video interview, Avnet Technology Solutions’ Gavin Miller and Dan Allaby recap highlights of the distributor’s last year, and previews new announcements.

Irene Buchan, director of marketing and product management at Tech Data Canada
Distribution

Tech Data Canada adds more end-user segments to Business Builder Tour

May 2, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada adds more end-user segments to Business Builder Tour
Tech Data Canada’s Business Builder Tour will include end user events done in conjunction with local solution providers in three of six stops this year.

Greg Onoprijenko, director of cloud at Ingram Micro Canada
Cloud

Ingram Micro appoints first Canadian cloud boss

April 12, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram Micro appoints first Canadian cloud boss
On the eve of its annual Cloud Summit, Ingram Micro Canada names former solution provider Greg Onoprijenko as its first-ever director of cloud.

Alain Monié, CEO of Ingram Micro
Distribution

Ingram CEO touts flexibility in HNA deal

April 12, 2016 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Ingram CEO touts flexibility in HNA deal
Ingram Micro CEO Alain Monié tells solution providers the distributor’s integration into HNA Group will allow it to invest more and with greater latitude.