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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.

How does your team treat cybersecurity? Do they engage in best practices on their own, or are they reactive, acting only after you ask them? Your business’s cybersecurity culture is determined by how your team treats security decisions when they’re on their own.

Why a Strong Cybersecurity Culture is Important

No matter how big or small your business, studies have shown that employees can be your weakest link when it comes to security. That’s why cyber criminals count on your team to be distracted and click on that innocent-looking email link, or unintentionally provide confidential information that can help them breach your network.

52% of businesses admit that employees are their biggest weakness in IT security, with their careless actions putting their business IT security strategy at risk. – Kaspersky/B2B International Survey

Creating a cybersecurity culture means educating your team about the threats and encouraging them to be diligent in your defense.

Here are five steps you can take to build your cybersecurity culture:

  1. Change the Mindset: Security shouldn’t just fall on the shoulders of your IT staff. Make sure your team knows that security is everyone’s responsibility. All levels must adopt a complete buy-in to having cybersecurity as a top line priority.
  2. Inspire Ownership: Take time to explain your initiatives and educate employees on the importance of their role. When your team feels a sense of ownership, they’ll work together to keep your business safe.
  3. Provide Excellent Comprehensive Training: The better the training, the more willing your team will be to participate. Good training is fun, educational, and creates a positive sense that better security can happen with their help.
  4. Be Consistent: The worst thing you can do is roll out an initiative once and never revisit it again. A culture of cybersecurity requires diligence, training, and reinforcement. Make the education ongoing and part of your onboarding process.
  5. Keep the Conversation Going: Discussing cybersecurity on an ongoing basis and leveraging stories in the news can help reinforce best practices. Newsletters, email updates and meetings can create regular opportunities to discuss cybersecurity and fosters an environment that encourages questions and feedback.

Your team is always going to be your final line of defense against a cyberattack. A positive cybersecurity culture means they will feel empowered to act when they’re faced with a situation that could compromise your company.

Contact us today to learn how to keep your business protected from today’s cyber threats.

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