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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Incoming Tech Data CEO Rich Hume
Distribution

Tech Data to be acquired by equity firm, go private

November 13, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Tech Data to be acquired by equity firm, go private
Apollo Global Management will pay $5.5 billion (U.S.) to take the distributor private.

Communications

Cisco highlights interoperability in growing collaboration portfolio

November 13, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco highlights interoperability in growing collaboration portfolio
Cisco cites interoperability with rival Microsoft and a new contact centre option as key elements to growing partner opportunities around its collaboration portfolio.

Security

ESET study shows much room for improvement in security education

November 12, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on ESET study shows much room for improvement in security education
Canadians are not taking basic steps to protect the growing number of connected devices in their homes, a new study from ESET finds.

Networking

Cisco goes big on small business

November 12, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco goes big on small business
Cisco announces new products, partner programs, and a marketing push as it looks to raise its profile in the SMB space.

Managed Services

Cisco looking to move managed services through channel

November 11, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco looking to move managed services through channel
Cisco introduces a trio of managed services that it will sell through partners as it aims to make that part of its business more like the rest of its business when it comes to working with the channel.

Podcasts

ESET Canada introduces Cam Leetham as new channel chief

November 11, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on ESET Canada introduces Cam Leetham as new channel chief
New ESET Canada channels and alliances leader Cam Leetham discusses his plans for his new role — including a push to build the security vendor’s presence in Western Canada, in this edition of the podcast.

Channel Programs

Cisco to launch DevNet specialization

November 6, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco to launch DevNet specialization
Cisco’s second business specialization for partners will highlight the growing importance of coding and automation in the company’s lineup of services.

Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins
Channel Programs

Cisco invites partners to join in efforts to build tech for social good

November 5, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on Cisco invites partners to join in efforts to build tech for social good
Cisco says it will expand its Global Problem Solver program to include partners over the next year, and invites partners to help it fund young organizations looking to change the world with technology.

Distribution

D&H details plans for final two Canadian events of 2019

November 5, 2019 Robert Dutt Comments Off on D&H details plans for final two Canadian events of 2019
D&H Canada’s Roy Rivers and Randy Churchill discuss plans for upcoming events in Vancouver and Quebec City in this edition of the podcast.

Distribution

Ingram Micro Canada appoints Bill Steed to lead sales

October 30, 2019 Robert Dutt 1
New Ingram Micro Canada sales chief Bill Steed discusses his role, the opportunity he sees at Ingram, and how he plans to realize those opportunities in this edition of the podcast.