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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Channel Programs

Microsoft expands channel access to Surface

July 13, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft expands channel access to Surface
Microsoft announced long-awaited plans to put its Surface tablets into the hands and onto the linecards of more of its partners.

Channel Communities

Microsoft WPC returns to Toronto in 2016

July 13, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft WPC returns to Toronto in 2016
Microsoft announces its Worldwide Partner Conference will come to Toronto next summer, the third time WPC has come to the Canadian city.

John Corley, president of Xerox’s channel partner organization
Managed Services

Xerox channel MPS push continues with new tools, programs

July 7, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Xerox channel MPS push continues with new tools, programs
Xerox is looking to make partners more productive as it sees a boom coming in demand for managed print services in the SMB space.

Anthony D’Angelo, vice president of global partner management and business development at Westcon
Distribution

Westcon introduces vendor incubator

July 2, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Westcon introduces vendor incubator
Distributor Westcon has a new program that aims to help new vendors bring their technology to the channel, or to broaden their reach around the world.

Distribution

Tech Data Canada signs Apple

June 24, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data Canada signs Apple
Apple has added Tech Data Canada to its distribution ranks. What does this say about the direction Apple’s relationship with the channel is going?

Podcasts

Podcast: Epson’s BrightLink Pro, and the MSP journey with AVG Business

June 24, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Epson’s BrightLink Pro, and the MSP journey with AVG Business
Epson’s Judy Burns discusses the company’s interactive projectors, and Marco LaVecchia of AVG Business talks managed services on this podcast.

David Bull, director of product marketing at Intel Security
Security

New Intel Security tool aims to encourage phishing conversation

June 22, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Intel Security tool aims to encourage phishing conversation
Intel Security’s new phishing quiz tool looks to give partners a way to start a conversation with customers about the need for education on e-mail-based risks.

Sukh Randhawa, vice president of business operations at Tech Data Canada
Cloud

Tech Data brings TDCloud to Canada

June 18, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data brings TDCloud to Canada
The Tech Data Cloud Solutions Store offers a one-stop shop for solution providers to sell cloud services, and an opportunity to bring new cloud services to market.

Shawn Rosemarin, executive director for architecture and professional services at VMware Canada
Mobility

VMware adds identity management to mobility portfolio

June 16, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on VMware adds identity management to mobility portfolio
VMware sees opportunities for its traditional partners, AirWatch partners, and new types of partners with new Identity Manager.

aid Nick Earle, senior vice president of cloud and managed services at Cisco
Cloud

Cisco expands Intercloud Fabric capabilities, community

June 16, 2015 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco expands Intercloud Fabric capabilities, community
Cisco adds new technology to Intercloud Fabric, and introduces new offerings from partners including Calgary’s Long View Systems.