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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Microsoft COO Kevin Turner outlines the company's security strategy at WPC 14
Security

Microsoft readies security go-to-market

July 15, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft readies security go-to-market
In addition to its focus on cloud, mobile, social and big data, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner says the company will put more attention on security.

Mark Macaulay, senior director of sales for TP-Link Canada
Networking

TP-Link building Canadian channel presence

July 15, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on TP-Link building Canadian channel presence
TP-Link has strong global market share in the wireless LAN market, and is now focusing on getting its story out as it builds it team here in Canada.

Scott Guthrie, executive vice president of Microsoft’s Cloud and Enterprise Group
Cloud

Microsoft adds Azure to Open Licensing

July 14, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft adds Azure to Open Licensing
Microsoft claims great momentum for its Azure cloud offerings. But making it available to partners through open licensing should cause further acceleration.

Microsoft channel chief Phil Sorgen at WPC 2014
Channel Programs

Microsoft: We are a challenger

July 14, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft: We are a challenger
Microsoft execs kick off Worldwide Partner Conference saying the company sees itself in a new light in the new mobile first, cloud first market.

Fidelma Russo, senior vice president of EMC’s VMAX product business unit
Storage

EMC looks to expand channel footprint with VMAX 3.0 launch

July 14, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC looks to expand channel footprint with VMAX 3.0 launch
EMC says its upcoming VMAX 3.0 launch will push the product further into the midmarket and expand the breadth and depth of partner access to the platform.

Jeremy Burton, president of EMC's Information Infrastructure group.
Data Centre

EMC programs look to allay customer flash fears

July 8, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on EMC programs look to allay customer flash fears
EMC announces a trio of programs to address customer concerns with flash storage, including a guarantee that XtremIO products will last at least 7 years.

Miles Davis, Avaya Canada channel chief
Channel Programs

Avaya readies specialization-based partner program

June 24, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Avaya readies specialization-based partner program
Avaya announces the requirements for its new speicalization-based partner program slated to debut later this year.

Nitin Kawale - Cisco Canada
Featured Post

Cisco to invest $150m in Canadian tech startups

June 20, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco to invest $150m in Canadian tech startups
The Cisco Canada Innovation Program promises $150 million to support Canadian innovators, part of a growing investment in the Canadian market.

Steve Dietch, give president of cloud go-to-market at HP.
Channel Programs

HP turns to disties to build Helion Network channel

June 18, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP turns to disties to build Helion Network channel
HP says distributors will play a key role in making its new Helion Network community of interconnected cloud services accessible to the channel.

Michael Sharun, country manager, EMC Canada
Featured Post

Canadians seeking privacy (but not too hard)

June 18, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Canadians seeking privacy (but not too hard)
An EMC study finds Canada among the top nations when it comes to concern for online privacy. But will Canadians take responsibility for their privacy?