The IQ Business Group Strengthens Global Partnership with New Director of Global Alliances, Barry Tietz

    WASHINGTON, DC, August 20, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Global business and technology consulting firm The IQ Business Group, a company specializing in Financial Services, Media & Communications, and Healthcare Industries, announces the appointment of Barry Tietz to Director of Global Alliances.

With 15 years of leadership in the IT industry, Tietz draws from his diverse experience across many IT segments and business models. After success in enterprise sales and sales leadership, Tietz spent 8 years at Microsoft managing the relationships with some of Microsoft's largest business partners. His knowledge of the Microsoft partner landscape led to innovative partnering programs and best practice adoption around partner management, business strategy and partner profitability. While at Microsoft, Barry developed the Dynamics National Partner business into a high-performing team of veteran Business Development Managers accountable for 25 of the largest Microsoft partner relationships in the U.S.

"I am thrilled to be joining this dynamic organization and look forward to helping the company achieve new levels of success as an industry leader. With strong partnerships and alliances in the U.S. and overseas, the company is well-positioned to meet sales and growth goals, " says Tietz.

With a U.S. sales pipeline that's quickly growing, U.S. companies are realizing how The IQ Business Group can add real value in a difficult economy. "Barry's background is a natural fit for our team. The expansion of our Global Alliances and Dynamics Services helps move us further towards our goal of becoming a global leader in IT solutions, and the number one global Microsoft Dynamics systems integrator," says Ewan Macaulay, Global Director of IT Consulting for The IQ Business Group.

According to Microsoft, this partnership expansion is a direct result of The IQ Business Group's "proven competency in deploying Microsoft business management solutions." To maintain and expand this designation, The IQ Business Group consistently meets Microsoft requirements for Dynamics AX and CRM product familiarity, expertise, and training.

About The IQ Business Group
Founded in 1998 and entering its second decade of double-digit annual growth, The IQ Business Group is a business and technology consulting firm that offers business transformation and optimization services across the globe. Our offices in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and South Africa field over 1,000 consultants who are helping leading organizations optimize their operations. Contact The IQ Business Group at 1.888.5CALLIQ for high-tech solutions without the high-end price tag.

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