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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Antonio Neri, executive vice president of Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Big Data

HPE debuts first IoT devices

December 2, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HPE debuts first IoT devices
HPE’s first IoT offerings include Edgeline devices that bring compute to the network edge, and an Aruba offering for managing location-based services.

Bill Hilf, general manager, cloud business unit, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
Cloud

Microsoft, HPE partner on cloud integration

December 1, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft, HPE partner on cloud integration
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise and Microsoft announce a cloud deal that will see the two “prefer” each other’s hybrid cloud offerings and more.

Cathy Vankestren, vice president of Toronto-based End-to-End Networks
Channel Communities

Trust X Alliance looks to expand public reach

November 25, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Trust X Alliance looks to expand public reach
The Trust X Alliance launches a new public-facing Web site and puts increased focus on making community membership meaningful outside of the channel.

Printing and Imaging

Video: Inside Epson’s EcoTank printers

November 23, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Video: Inside Epson’s EcoTank printers
Epson’s new EcoTank inkjet printers flip the cost equation on printers and consumables. What does this mean to VARs and managed print provider?

Avnet Technology Solutions' Gavin Miller
Distribution

Avnet unifies training and support

November 18, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet unifies training and support
With the new Avnet Knowledge Network, the distributor is aiming to bring all of its support and training offerings under the same roof.

Tim FitzGerald, vice president of cloud solutions at Avnet Technology Solutions
Cloud

Avnet opens Cloud Marketplace

November 5, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avnet opens Cloud Marketplace
Avnet Technology Solutions makes its debut in the growing field of distribution cloud marketplaces, offering bundled cloud solutions and self-service Web stores for partners.

Jeff Dunmall, president of imason
Solution Provider News

New Signature purchases Toronto-based imason

November 3, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Signature purchases Toronto-based imason
Washington DC-based New Signature continues its expansion into Canada, buying Toronto-based application development specialist imason.

Rick Kramer, North American channel chief, Veritas
Channel Programs

Veritas to lean more heavily on distribution

November 3, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Veritas to lean more heavily on distribution
As it looks to simplify its partner program for its new life separate from Symantec, Veritas will look to work more closely with distribution partners.

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

Intel Security to split Partner Summit from Focus

October 30, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel Security to split Partner Summit from Focus
Citing a desire for more intimate regional partner conferences, Intel Security will separate its partner events from its flagship Focus conference.

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

Intel Security boosts requirements for top tiers

October 28, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Intel Security boosts requirements for top tiers
Intel Security is going to expect more of its Platinum and Gold partners come 2016, but it’s also going to give them more in exchange for their partnership.