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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.

It’s that time of year again! On Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 2 a.m. Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins in the United States and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2 a.m. In the office, DST can affect many things, from office equipment to productivity.

Let’s take a closer look at some things to check in the office when we turn the clocks ahead on March 8th:

  • Check Your Devices – Your office devices will likely update their time automatically, however, it’s always a good idea to check. Make sure the time is right on printers, computers, tablets, mobile phones, copiers, phone systems, and fax machines.
  • The Beginning of DST is a Great Time for Safety – Use the start of DST as a reminder to check safety items in the office (and at home!). Check the pressure in your fire extinguishers, change the batteries in carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. Go through your office medical emergency kit and replace expired items.

Daylight Saving Time and Office Productivity

The first week after DST goes into effect can be a bit disorientating. According to Christopher Barnes, Assistant Professor of Management at the University of Washington “short term effects play out primarily on Monday and peter out throughout the rest of the week. It might take two to four days to get back to normal.”

Here are a couple of tips to make it through the first week, productively!

  • Take time to adjust. Adjust your new sleep schedule several days in advance to give your body time to adapt.
  • Exercise and plan your diet for the week. Moving will combat fatigue and get those endorphins pumping. As for food, eat brainfood and limit caffeine intake after lunchtime.
  • Expose yourself to natural sunlight. If it’s not available, try a lightbox.
  • Move important meetings. Unless it’s essential, try not to schedule meetings on the Monday after the time change.
  • Leave demanding tasks for later. Reserve the Monday after DST for soft functions that don’t require a lot of focus, concentration or energy. Keep those tasks for later in the week when things return to normal.

Studies have found that more injuries and illnesses occur during the first couple of days following Daylight Saving Time. Use those days to take it easy and adjust. Remember, after a couple of weeks, things will feel normal again… until it’s time to fall back on November 1st!