Bluewave Technology Group Named to Inc. 5000 for Second Consecutive Year

Independent technology advisory and sourcing firm ranks No. 63 in IT Services as IT leaders seek greater clarity when making complex technology decisions

 

SAN CLEMENTE, CA, August 11, 2026 — Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), an independent technology advisory and sourcing firm, today announced it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States for the second consecutive year.

The annual ranking is based on percentage revenue growth over the previous three years. Bluewave ranked No. 63 in IT Services, placing it in the top 15% of companies in its sector, and No. 1,545 overall.

Bluewave’s growth comes as IT leaders are making higher-stakes technology decisions in a market that is changing quickly. Bluewave gives clients an independent view of their options and stays involved well past execution, helping ensure those decisions deliver the business outcomes they were intended to achieve.

 

“Being named to the Inc. 5000 for a second consecutive year reflects the trust clients place in us when they’re making important technology investment decisions,” said Seth Penland, CEO and founder of Bluewave. “Clients need an independent view of the market and a partner who can connect the technology to the business case. We stay engaged beyond execution to help make sure the solution delivers. As technology choices get harder to navigate, that kind of advocacy matters even more.”

Since its founding, Bluewave has advised more than 10,000 organizations and today oversees more than $400 million in annual technology spend on behalf of clients. Its advisors average more than 20 years of industry experience, bringing technology expertise together with business and financial insight to help clients make more confident investment decisions. Bluewave advises clients across AI strategy, network, UCaaS, CCaaS and cybersecurity.

“Every company on the Inc. 5000 has a story of perseverance, smart decision making, and a refusal to sit still,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Their growth reflects more than strong financial performance–it reflects creativity, resilience, and the customer focus required to build companies that make a lasting impact. We congratulate all honorees on this significant achievement.”

To learn more about how Bluewave helps organizations navigate complex technology decisions, visit www.bluewave.net. The full Inc. 5000 list is available at www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave brings clarity to technology investment decisions so organizations can move forward with confidence and turn technology investments into business outcomes. As an independent technology advisory and sourcing partner, Bluewave gives clients an unbiased view of the market across AI strategy, network, UCaaS, CCaaS and cybersecurity. Bluewave stays engaged through execution and renewal, advocating for clients and helping ensure technology investments perform as promised.

Methodology

Companies on the 2026 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2022. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2025. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2022 is $100,000; the minimum for 2025 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc.

Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com.

Paul Weiss ranked in the Top 5 and Angie Martindale in the Top 10 for client impact, industry influence, and thought leadership

San Clemente, CA, April 7, 2026 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), an independent technology advisory and strategic sourcing partner, today announced that Paul Weiss and Angie Martindale have been named to Informa’s Channel Partners inaugural Technology Advisor Thought Leaders Awards, ranking in the Top 5 and Top 10, respectively, among the 50 technology advisors recognized this year.

Launched by Informa’s Channel Partners Group, the Technology Advisor Thought Leaders Awards recognize more than 50 individuals for outstanding contributions to the technology advisory profession, with honors spanning leadership, industry influence and advocacy, innovation and vision, customer and client impact, and thought leadership.

 

“The Channel Partners Technology Advisor Thought Leaders Awards are about celebrating the people who are shaping the future of the channel. These 50+ individuals represent the best of the best—leaders who are driving innovation, inspiring their peers, and making a profound impact on their clients and the industry as a whole,” said Robert DeMarzo, vice president, Channel Events, Channel Partners. “This award is the first of its kind, and we are proud to honor their achievements and elevate the critical role of technology advisors in today’s business landscape.“

 

Weiss was recognized for his leadership, industry perspective, and contribution to the broader conversation shaping technology advisory services. He leads Bluewave’s customer experience (CX), employee experience (EX), and AI practice, helping organizations navigate complex decisions across contact center, unified communications, and AI strategy. With more than 25 years of experience advising Fortune 500 and midmarket organizations across healthcare, financial services, BPO, manufacturing, and retail, he brings deep industry perspective and an outcomes-focused approach to technology strategy.

Martindale was recognized for her sustained client impact, industry influence, and thought leadership across the technology advisory community. She brings more than 30 years of IT experience to her role as client advisor at Bluewave, helping organizations navigate complex technology decisions with practical guidance and a client-first approach. She is also the co-founder of 757CIO, a nonprofit community for senior technology leaders across Coastal Virginia, and co-creator of the 757CIO Mentorship Program, which supports emerging IT talent through practical guidance and professional development.

 

“We’re proud to see Paul and Angie recognized among the industry’s top thought leaders,” said Mary Beth Hamilton, Chief Marketing Officer at Bluewave. “Their recognition reflects something Bluewave believes at its core: clients make better technology decisions when they have access to advisors who bring both broad market perspective and deep solution expertise. Paul and Angie are two examples of the depth of expertise across our advisory team and the standard we bring to every client engagement. In a market full of noise, that combination helps organizations shrink the unknown, move with greater confidence, and achieve stronger outcomes.”

 

As part of this recognition, Martindale will join Robert DeMarzo on the main stage at the Channel Partners Conference & Expo on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, for a keynote session, “Leading the Charge: How TA Thought Leaders Are Shaping the Channel’s Future.”

 

For a complete list of the 50+ winners, please visit:  https://channelpartnersconference.com/2026-channel-partners-technology-advisor-thought-leaders-revealed/

 

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave Technology Group is an independent technology advisory and sourcing partner that helps organizations make smarter technology decisions and supports them through execution. The company combines market visibility shaped by work across more than 10,000 client environments, deep solution expertise, and client advocacy to help organizations cut through complexity and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and outcomes. With proven frameworks, assessments, and decision-support tools, Bluewave guides organizations in evaluating, modernizing, and managing critical technology investments across AI, cloud, colocation, network, security, CX, and beyond.

For more information, visit https://bluewave.net/

 

Leadership expansion reinforces commitment to client outcomes and national technology advisory growth

San Clemente, CA, February 24, 2026 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), the leader in technology advisory and strategic sourcing, today announced the appointment of Drew Cather as Chief Revenue Officer.

Cather will lead Bluewave’s strategy across client advisory, solution advisory and client success, with a focus on expanding client impact, deepening advisory capabilities, and ensuring enterprises nationwide benefit from Bluewave’s structured, outcome-driven approach to technology decisions.

Bluewave has grown into a national technology advisory firm grounded in its Assess–Advise–Advocate blueprint, which is a proven approach that brings clarity to complex technology decisions and ensures business outcomes. Through assessment, informed guidance, and ongoing advocacy, Bluewave helps clients move forward with confidence while maximizing their technology investments. As Chief Revenue Officer, Cather will help expand Bluewave’s reach so more enterprises benefit from the company’s independent insight, deep expertise, and outcomes-focused commitment.

Cather joins Bluewave from Trace3, where he spent more than a decade in senior leadership roles across sales, services, and go-to-market strategy and serving on the executive leadership team. He led regional sales and engineering organizations, scaled delivery methodologies across the company, and drove growth initiatives for high-performing teams. Earlier in his career, he advised global enterprises at Accenture, aligning technology strategy with business performance to deliver measurable results.

“Drew brings a unique combination of strategic vision and operational discipline,” said Seth Penland, Founder and CEO of Bluewave. “His experience scaling revenue organizations, partnering with emerging technology providers, and aligning services with client outcomes strengthens our ability to serve enterprises navigating increasingly complex and changing technology environments.”

“Organizations today are making high-stakes technology decisions in an environment that grows more complex each year,” said Cather. “Bluewave’s independence, depth of expertise, and structured blueprint provide clients with the insight and advocacy they need to move forward decisively. I’m excited to help expand that impact and deliver even greater value to enterprises nationwide.”

With this appointment, Bluewave strengthens the leadership foundation behind its Assess–Advise–Advocate blueprint and ongoing national expansion. As the company grows, its focus remains clear: bring expertise, objective guidance, and disciplined execution to every engagement. In doing so, Bluewave transforms complex technology decisions into measurable outcomes and gives clients the confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave Technology Group is a technology advisory and sourcing partner transforming how businesses acquire and manage technology solutions. Leveraging decades of industry expertise, Bluewave helps clients modernize their IT and telecom infrastructure while maximizing their technology investments. With a comprehensive approach spanning cloud, colocation, network, mobility, security, and customer experience solutions, Bluewave brings clarity, confidence, and outcomes to every technology decision.

Press Contact

Mary Beth Hamilton, CMO

San Clemente, CA, January 13, 2026 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), the leader in technology advisory and strategic sourcing, today announced the acquisition of CloudZen Partners, a security-focused IT advisory firm. The acquisition expands Bluewave’s national reach and strengthens its ability to help organizations make confident technology decisions in an increasingly complex market.

Founded to help IT leaders cut through noise and reduce risk, CloudZen is known for its strategic planning, security-first focus, and market intelligence across cybersecurity, cloud, network, telephony, and managed services. The firm serves as a single point of advocacy for clients, helping them lower costs, optimize spend, and improve their technology environments.

With this acquisition, CloudZen clients gain access to Bluewave’s Assess, Advise, and Advocate approach, backed by in-house Solution Advisors with deep industry expertise across cloud, security, customer experience, network, mobility, and AI. Clients will also benefit from broader market insight informed by thousands of real-world environments and contracts, along with ongoing client advocacy to ensure clarity and positive outcomes at every stage of the technology lifecycle.

“CloudZen has earned the trust of IT leaders by bringing clarity and discipline to complex decisions,” said Seth Penland, Founder and CEO of Bluewave. “Their consultative approach and focus on real client outcomes align directly with how we work at Bluewave. Together, we expand our ability to assess, advise, and advocate for clients while staying grounded in what matters most: helping them make the right decisions with confidence.”

CloudZen founders, Alana Haney and Gabe Haney shared, “Our focus has been putting cybersecurity compliance, visibility, and control first because without that, IT decisions can introduce risk versus reducing it, so this is where our value lies. Partnering with Bluewave enables us to scale our security-first approach and deliver deeper insight, stronger governance, and better outcomes for our clients.”

This acquisition represents another step in Bluewave’s growth strategy as the company continues to build through partnerships with advisory firms that share its commitment to independence, transparency, and measurable client outcomes.

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave Technology Group is a technology advisory and sourcing partner transforming how businesses acquire and manage technology solutions. Leveraging decades of industry expertise, Bluewave helps clients modernize their IT and telecom infrastructure while maximizing their technology investments. With a comprehensive approach spanning cloud, colocation, network, mobility, security, and customer experience solutions, Bluewave brings clarity, confidence, and outcomes to every technology decision. For more information, visit bluewave.net.

Press Contact

Mary Beth Hamilton, CMO

mhamilton@bluewave.net