On Looking for BI Specialists in Australia

B(iQ) is currently looking for BI technology specialists in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Adelaide who are keen to:

• learn and build solutions with PerformancePoint Server 2007
• work a 4-day client-facing week
• grow professionally and become a Partner in the business

We are looking for team-oriented people with compelling communication skills and the desire to grow. Industry experience with Microsoft SQL Server 2005 BI technologies (SSIS, SSAS, SSRS) is required.

Additional skills and experience with any of the following technologies are desirable:

• Microsoft Office Excel 2007
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 (or higher)
• SharePoint Products and Technologies (WSS 3.0 / MOSS 2007)

Exposure to PerformancePoint Server 2007 in a professional setting will be highly regarded. A tertiary education and relevant Microsoft certifications (MCTS: SQL Server 2005, MCITP: BI Developer, MCTS: PerformancePoint) will help to set you apart.

Interested parties, who are either Australian citizens or permanent residents, should send their CVs to careers@b-iq.org. All communications will be held in strict confidence.

- 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