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 Surface Pro
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Microsoft To Open Surface Doors to Channel in Australia

October 10, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft To Open Surface Doors to Channel in Australia
A blog post suggests Microsoft will open its Surface tablet to all Australian partners in a trial ahead of the arrival of Surface 2.

Marcel Escorcio, regional vice president and general manager at Hitachi Data Systems Canada
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New Chief Looks To Raise Hitachi Data Systems Profile

October 8, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on New Chief Looks To Raise Hitachi Data Systems Profile
Marcel Escorcio believes Hitachi Data Systems is the best-kept secret in the channel, but he’s looking to change that.

HP's LaserJet M830 printer
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HP Touts MPS Features in New 800 Series LaserJets

October 8, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP Touts MPS Features in New 800 Series LaserJets
New departmental LaserJet printers offer more durability and lower cost-per-page, making them ideal for managed print service providers, HP says.

McAfee worldwide channel chief Gavin Struthers
Channel Programs

McAfee Looks To Get Beyond Random Acts of Enablement

October 3, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on McAfee Looks To Get Beyond Random Acts of Enablement
McAfee channel chief Gavin Struthers promises a simpler partner program, starting with a new and systematic framework for partner enablement

HP's Wireless Direct printing FutureSmart device
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HP Extends Mobile Printing Throughout LaserJet Line

October 2, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP Extends Mobile Printing Throughout LaserJet Line
Accessories introduce Wireless Direct printing via WiFi and NFC to the majority of HP’s LaserJet install base of 40 million printers.

Mike DeCesare, president of McAfee
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McAfee President: Tech Giants Will Be Next Rivals

October 2, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on McAfee President: Tech Giants Will Be Next Rivals
McAfee president Mike DeCesare expects Cisco, HP, IBM, and Microsoft to be his long-term opponents as networking security becomes as important as endpoint.

Janet Kennedy, new president of Microsoft Canada
Software

Microsoft Goes South Again For Canadian President

October 2, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Microsoft Goes South Again For Canadian President
Microsoft once again looks to the U.S. to introduce new Canadian leadership, tapping Janet Kennedy as new president of Microsoft Canada.

Steve Redman, executive vice president of global sales at McAfee
Channel Programs

McAfee: Three Products To A Customer Unlocks Opportunity

October 1, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on McAfee: Three Products To A Customer Unlocks Opportunity
Upsale and cross-sale tactics mean partners “have an opportunity to be less promiscuous,” Mcafee channel chief Gavin Struthers tells partners.

A mockup of HP's planned SDN App Store
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HP Introduces SDN Development Tools, Plans App Store

September 30, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on HP Introduces SDN Development Tools, Plans App Store
HP is looking to do for SDN what Apple did for mobile devices with plans to offer an dev environment and eventually a store to monetize applications.

HP ElitePad tablet with jacket
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Will Blades and Jackets Make Tablets Business-Friendly?

September 30, 2013 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Will Blades and Jackets Make Tablets Business-Friendly?
Tablet vendors are starting to offer more ways to extend their offerings. Can these accessories make tablets a more integral part of overall solutions?