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Outsourcing IT: Is It the Right Choice for Your School?

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.

Today’s technology is complex, especially when it comes to security vulnerabilities and the need to scale up or down quickly. With today’s uncertainty and the potential need for students to do their schoolwork online it can be challenging for school administrators to handle their IT infrastructures.

A Managed IT Services provider can ensure that devices, internet access, and networks are secure and working so your students have what they need to keep learning from wherever they are.

The Benefits of Outsourcing IT

Your school can benefit in many ways by outsourcing your IT to a Managed Services provider. Some of the benefits you’ll realize include:

  • Cost Savings – Managed IT can help keep your school’s IT costs under control. In fact, outsourcing your IT can save you as much as 40% versus maintaining an internal IT staff. A recent Computer Economics study found that small organizations lead others when it comes to outsourcing IT. This cost savings is especially beneficial for schools under constrained budgets.
  • Flexibility – Coronavirus closed schools virtually overnight and many didn’t have the IT capability to keep students learning on such a large scale. A Managed IT Services provider can offer solutions that can immediately bridge any gaps as well as long term solutions to keep students learning. A good Managed IT provider can also offer you the flexibility to quickly expand or reduce your IT infrastructure when the need arises.
  • Service and Support – Working with a Managed IT Services provider allows your school to have access to a service and support team with an in-depth knowledge of the latest technology. Here at Allied our staff are continually trained and certified on the newest technologies.
  • Security for Students – With children, there’s always the risk that they will stumble upon unsuitable content online, or use technology to chat with friends or strangers. A Managed IT Services provider can mitigate the risks by applying filters and software on your school’s Internet feed to prevent distracting and potentially dangerous behavior.

No one knows what the coming school year will look like. Will students be at school full time or will they be spending half (or all) of their time learning remotely? An Allied Managed IT Services solution can help you keep your students learning no matter where they are. We can provide strategic advice, scalability, and the security to keep your IT infrastructure running optimally, and securely, no matter what the future may hold.

Talk to us about our IT Assessment Service for schools.

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