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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McAfee worldwide channel chief Gavin Struthers
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McAfee adds hardware to managed services mix

February 21, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on McAfee adds hardware to managed services mix
As more and more solution providers add managed security services to their arsenals, McAfee extends the offerings available to partners.

Shawn Massey, channel sales manager at StorageCraft
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Podcast: Shawn Massey of StorageCraft

February 19, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Shawn Massey of StorageCraft
StorageCraft channel sales manager Shawn Massey joins the podcast to discuss a busy 2013 in backup and data recovery, and to set the stage for 2014.

Donna Wittmann, exeuctive director, channels, alliances and commercial sales, VMware Canada
Channel Programs

VMware Canada focuses on channel enablement

February 19, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on VMware Canada focuses on channel enablement
Solution providers can expect “a very close alignment” with the whole Canadian organzation, channel chief Donna Wittmann says.

HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476
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HP readies first Mopria-certified printer

February 18, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP readies first Mopria-certified printer
HP’s new Color LaserJet Pro MFP M476 is the first Mopria-certified printer to hit the market, and also introduces managed print-friendly security options.

VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger at VMworld
Cloud

VMware CEO: Time to build “our second DNA”

February 18, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on VMware CEO: Time to build “our second DNA”
VMware needs to build a second identity, CEO Pat Gelsinger tells the company’s partners. And that identity needs to be services-centric.

VMware channel chief Dave O'Callaghan
Data Centre

VMware preps partners for software-defined enterprise

February 11, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on VMware preps partners for software-defined enterprise
Vmware kicks off Partner Exchange 2014 by making the case for partners to look beyond server virtualization to the “software-defined data centre.”

Nitin Kawale
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Podcast: Nitin Kawale of Cisco Canada

February 11, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Podcast: Nitin Kawale of Cisco Canada
Cisco Canada president Nitin Kawale discusses a momentous 2013 for his company, and looks at what he believes 2014 will bring Cisco and its partners.

Peter Beardmore, senior director of global product marketing for Kaspersky
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Kaspersky to expand virtualization footprint

February 11, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky to expand virtualization footprint
Kaspersky Lab looks to reach more partners with its Kaspersky Security for Virtualization offering by adding support for Microsoft and Citrix hypervisors.

Hypertec Group logo
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Hypertec to take Kaspersky to the Feds

February 10, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Hypertec to take Kaspersky to the Feds
After two years of negotiations, Hypertec inks a deal to represent Kaspersky Lab on the NMSO, opening up opportunities with the federal government.

Chris Doggett, managing director of Kaspersky Lab North America
Channel Programs

Kaspersky rolls out professional services program

February 10, 2014 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Kaspersky rolls out professional services program
Kaspersky Lab looks to increase access to professional services for its customers by enabling partners to resell, and deliver, higher-value offerings.