Consultancy Nb1 has said it’s delighted to support a category in the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards after it celebrated its 20th anniversary earlier this year.
The company was formed in July 2004 by Noel Brady to meet a developing need in the UK public and private sector marketplace for expert and experienced executive support services — with specific emphasis on business development and public sector services. Support in NB1 is provided by Noel’s fellow director, Barbara Brady.
Nb1 identified a niche in the market for the suite of services it offers. It promises to fill gaps and needs that exist in executive teams when specific situations arise in companies.
According to Nb1, “the key ingredient of its success is that Noel provides unique experience, expertise and specialist knowledge immediately to clients”.
“Nb1 works professionally and confidentially with and on behalf of clients to help them achieve the business objectives agreed for the engagement,” it says.
Noel has held senior positions for over 40 years in both the public and private sectors. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Sales Institute of Ireland and is also a Fellow of the Institute of Directors.
He was appointed as chairman of the Construction Industry Training Board by the then Economy Minister in 2022.
Noel is also the finance non-executive director for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, and the chairman of Continu Ltd, a leading provider of battery storage and UPS systems in the renewable energy sector.
He is also a trustee for HMS Caroline and is treasurer for the Committee of the Public Sector Chairs Forum.
Noel has been a long-time supporter of the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards, and Nb1 is this year sponsoring the category of Dev Ops Engineer of the Year.
He said: “Having been involved in the ICT industry here for over 40 years, this was a natural sponsorship opportunity for Nb1.
“One of my greatest pleasures in that time has been having the experience and knowledge of how the ICT sector here has developed, from strong emerging roots in the 1980s and 1990s to become the strong and developing sector it is today, employing many thousands of people.
“It is particularly pleasing to see such a diverse group of young people coming into the industry. I think the future is secure in their hands and the sector’s potential is huge.
“I hope there are a lot of entries for this category. Our engineers are the people who make all this work, and it will be a delight to give this award to the individual identified by the judging panel, chaired by long-term friend and colleague, Peter Russell.
“I know one thing for sure: they will select someone who has achieved an outstanding level of achievement in a development role and who deserves to be recognised for their outstanding contribution.
“I am very excited about the awards this year and I know the entries will be more numerous and competitive by their nature than last year.
“I also enjoy the awards ceremony, which I always find to be one of the best and most enjoyable nights of the year.
“I would encourage everyone to get their entries in on time and of course wish everyone the best of luck.”
To enter the awards, go to www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ITawards/enter