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.

Microsoft adds to Canadian retail strategy with pop-up holiday stores [Updated]

Microsoft Store

While Toronto’s Yorkdale Mall might be the only venue in Canada  for a full Microsoft Store experience this year, the software giant has announced plans that will see four other locations get pop-up holiday stores in time for the holiday retail rush. Microsoft announced holiday stores will open in second Toronto location, one in Alberta,…

Westcon adds to security, UC portfolios with HP, Microsoft deals

Bill Corbin, executive vice president of global vendor relationship at Westcon Group

Westcon Group announced the expansion of two vendor relationships that will see it increase its presence in the security and unified communications fields. The distributor announced an expansion of its pact with HP to include more of the company’s security products and solutions, adding TippingPoint and Fortify to its security linecard, which has already included…