On a Well-Deserved Award for a True Microsoft BI MVP

Congratulations to B(iQ) Principal Consultant Nick Barclay who recently learned he became a Microsoft MVP in the SQL Server category. Nick has put his heart into his professional passion for Microsoft BI for most of his career, and, this prestigious award validates the global Microsoft BI community view of his efforts. When the euphoria and adrenalin wear off somewhat, I'm certain Nick will have his MVP profile up and ready for viewing :-)

- Adrian Downes

On Microsoft Australia's Business Intelligence Summit

It is an honour for me to announce that B(iQ) Principal Consultant Nick Barclay will be presenting at the Microsoft Australia Business Intelligence Summit to be held in both Melbourne (28 November) and Sydney (29 November). The upcoming event shall formally introduce Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 to Australia.

2007 has been a banner year for Nick, who has channeled his passion for Microsoft BI technology into three Rational Guides, Microsoft Partner Readiness to be delivered in conjunction with Microsoft MVP Peter Myers across five major Australian cities in addition to his commitments to the Microsoft BI Summit.

Nick will be speaking on the subject of PerformancePoint Server 2007: Monitoring and Analytics.

To see the entire agenda, click here.

Nick has been instrumental in the growth of B(iQ) over the last few months. Considering that he has expertly juggled all of these activities and commitments while remaining a dedicated family guy is to be commended. Well done, my friend.

- Adrian Downes