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5 Signs That It’s Time to Upgrade Your Office Multifunction Printer

The Treasure Valley technology company will bring its operations under one roof at 1420 E Bird Dog Drive, where site work is now underway

MERIDIAN, Idaho — June 24, 2026 — Allied Business Solutions, a leading managed technology services provider in the Treasure Valley, has announced plans for a new headquarters at 1420 E Bird Dog Drive in Meridian, Idaho. The site sits next to Vertical View Climbing Gym along Interstate 84, between Locust Grove and Overland Road. A construction sign now marks the lot as site preparation gets underway.

The new building will bring Allied's warehouse, distribution center, and company departments together under one roof. It is designed around the parts of the business Allied is investing in most: its managed IT and security services, its growing AI and automation work, and the national distribution of printers, copiers, and multifunction devices through its network of manufacturer partners.

"This building represents everything we have worked toward since day one. We started this company in Boise because we believed in this community, and this community has believed in us. Seeing that sign go up on our new lot is one of the proudest moments in Allied's history."

— Tom Beeles, President and Founder, Allied Business Solutions

A Company Built on Service and Growth

Tom Beeles founded Allied Business Solutions in 2003 with a simple idea: build a technology company that treats clients like neighbors and employees like family.

Over the past 23 years, Allied has grown from a single Boise office into a regional company with five locations across Idaho, Oregon, and Utah, serving clients from Boise to Salt Lake City. The company has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the country, recognized as a Top Company in the Treasure Valley by the Idaho Business Review, and named a Best Place to Work in Idaho. Toshiba has given Allied its ProMasters Award several times, and Xerox has named the company a Diamond Solutions Dealer, among the highest honors each manufacturer awards its partners.

Full-Service Technology Solutions for Idaho and Beyond

Allied Business Solutions works with businesses of every size, from small offices to large enterprises, in industries that include healthcare, legal, education, government, manufacturing, finance, nonprofit, automotive, and retail. Its technology services include:

  • Managed IT Services — Day-to-day IT support, cloud services, and help desk coverage that keep businesses running.
  • Managed Security Services — Cybersecurity that protects networks, devices, cloud environments, and data, with the goal of stopping threats before they reach the client.
  • Agentic AI Services — AI and automation that handle routine work, from repetitive tasks to pulling together the information teams need to make decisions.
  • Managed Print Services — Print environments managed to cut costs and reduce downtime.
  • Digital Document Management — Paperless workflows that make it easier to capture, store, and find documents.
  • Office Printers and Multifunction Devices — Office and production printing equipment from Toshiba, Lexmark, Xerox, and Kyocera.
  • Production Printing Systems — Commercial print systems for organizations that run high volumes.
  • Wide Format Printers — Large-format printing for graphics, signage, and technical drawings.
  • Unified Communications — Phone and collaboration tools that keep teams connected.
  • Mailing Systems — Postage and mailing equipment for offices of any size.

Allied's manufacturer and technology partners include Xerox, Toshiba, Lexmark, Brother, Epson, Microsoft, Crexendo, WatchGuard, Dell, Datto, M-Files, PaperCut, Duplo, and ABBYY, giving clients access to proven products across every category.

Rooted in the Community

Beyond business, Allied Business Solutions is deeply committed to the organizations and causes that make the Treasure Valley a great place to live and work. Allied is proud to serve as the Official Business Technology Partner of the Boise State Broncos and is an active sponsor of the Boise Hawks and Boise Steelheads. Allied also actively supports:

  • Ballet Idaho
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Idaho
  • Ducks Unlimited
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Idaho
  • College of Western Idaho
  • Boys and Girls Club of Nampa
  • Boys and Girls Club of Ada County
  • Girl Scouts of Silver Sage
  • Girls on the Run Treasure Valley

Allied is the Official Technology Sponsor of the Boise Chamber of Commerce, including its prestigious annual Sun Valley event, where Allied President and Founder Tom Beeles was invited to speak on an AI panel.

Project Team

The Meridian headquarters project team includes Hall & Hill Construction as general contractor, BRS Architects as project architect, and Paradigm Owners Rep Services as owners representative. Additional details on the building timeline and completion date will be announced as the project progresses.

"We are not done growing. This building is a statement to our team, to our clients, and to this community that Allied is here for the long haul."

— Tom Beeles, President and Founder, Allied Business Solutions

For more information about Allied Business Solutions, visit www.allied.tech or call 208-344-3833.

The multifunction printer is the hub in the workplace where all printing, copying, faxing, and scanning takes place. Considering the important role that the MFP plays in the workplace, it’s surprising to learn that many organizations are still holding onto outdated and underperforming devices. However, for many companies the decision to upgrade is difficult, trying to balance budgetary considerations with the need for newer technology. In reality, if you’re holding onto antiquated office equipment you’re sacrificing efficiency, quality, savings and security.

Here are five tell-tale signs that it’s time to upgrade your multifunction printer:

  1. Your print equipment is hindering business performance. Is your MFP holding your business back from reaching its fullest potential? If you’re relying on out-of-date equipment to handle daily tasks, you’re missing out on the features and added functionality that newer models offer. These enhanced capabilities can allow you to take your business to the next level.
  1. You notice decreased efficiency in the way that your MFP operates. Are you starting to see employees gathering around the printer to wait for their documents? Is your device frequently needing to be serviced? These interruptions in workflow slow productivity and make tasks more challenging for your employees to complete. Upgrading to a new MFP will increase the efficiency of workflows and positively impact productivity.
  1. You’re constantly spending money on service and maintenance. If your machine is constantly going down, you’re having to pay a hefty price for emergency service calls. Five years is the optimal amount of time to hold on to a printer or copier. Once you reach the ten-year mark, it’s more cost-effective to upgrade than pay to service your older model.
  1. Your MFP seems to have the same repairs needed. When you’re having to fix the same problem over and over again, it’s a clear sign that it’s time for an upgrade.
  1. You have unmet security needs. The multifunction printer is a popular entry point for hackers to gain access to your network. Considering this, the latest model MFPs include an abundance of security features to keep your data safe.

If you’re thinking of upgrading your office equipment, now is the perfect time to take advantage of our Summer Buy Back program! Bring your used equipment to us, no matter the brand, and receive a credit* towards a new Xerox WorkCentre 5755 or Toshiba 7506ACT multifunction printer. Both models feature the latest technology to help you work smarter, cost-effectively and more securely.

Contact us to learn more about the savings and gains that come from upgrading your equipment!

*Credit up to $500 towards the Xerox 5755 or $2000 towards the Toshiba 7506ACT. Cannot be a current Allied customer. Trade-in equipment must be under a current competitor’s lease.

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