Bluewave Technology Group Expands Colorado Presence with the Acquisition of Technology Navigation 

Acquisition strengthens Bluewave’s Rocky Mountain footprint and deepens its ability to help clients navigate complex technology decisions with clarity and confidence 

San Clemente, CA, November 05, 2025 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), a leader in technology advisory and sourcing, today announced the acquisition of Technology Navigation, an award-winning IT advisory and support firm based in Colorado. The acquisition expands Bluewave’s footprint in the Rocky Mountain region and enhances its ability to deliver measurable outcomes for clients. 

Founded in 2009, Technology Navigation was built to help organizations confidently navigate the increasingly complex IT solutions landscape. As a trusted, supplier-agnostic advisor, the company has guided technology decisions for hundreds of IT leaders, providing end-to-end support from evaluation through implementation and optimization. Technology Navigation earned a Gold Stevie® Award in 2024 and 2025, and was named to the Inc. 5000 and Inc. Power Partners lists, underscoring its commitment to excellence and trusted client partnerships. 

“This partnership represents a strong alignment of values and purpose,” said Seth Penland, Founder and CEO of Bluewave. “Technology Navigation has built a respected advisory business grounded in integrity and client advocacy, qualities that align perfectly with Bluewave’s mission. Through this acquisition, we’re extending even greater value to their clients with deeper engineering expertise, a broader supplier ecosystem, and the scale needed to deliver clarity and decision confidence in every technology initiative.” 

“This marks an exciting new chapter for Technology Navigation,” said Chris Newell, Founder, President & CEO of Technology Navigation. “By joining Bluewave, we gain the solution advisory expertise, supplier ecosystem, and operational scale to expand our reach and amplify the value we deliver.  With the advent of AI rapidly transforming how organizations operate, having these additional resources and capabilities will be instrumental in helping our clients harness intelligent automation, drive efficiency, and make more confident technology decision.” 

With this acquisition, Technology Navigation clients gain access to Bluewave’s national advisory platform, including expanded expertise across cloud, network, security, customer experience (CX), mobility, and AI. Clients can expect the same high-touch, unbiased support they value, now backed by deeper technical resources and a broader ecosystem of solutions. 

About Bluewave Technology Group 

Bluewave 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 that spans cloud, colocation, network, mobility, security, and customer experience solutions, Bluewave ensures businesses thrive in a fast-changing technology landscape. 

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Bluewave Technology Group Acquires Streamline Communications, Expanding Technology Advisory Services Footprint to Western U.S. Region

San Clemente, CA – October 7, 2025 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), a leader in technology advisory and sourcing, today announced the acquisition of Streamline Communications, a technology solutions provider in Greater Salt Lake City, Utah. This acquisition brings Bluewave into the Utah market while providing Streamline Communications’ clients access to Bluewave’s deep bench of solution advisory expertise.

Founded in 2005, Streamline Communications built its reputation by offering comprehensive capabilities coupled with deep industry knowledge to solve clients’ most complex technology issues and build lasting relationships. This focus on client service excellence and advisory expertise complements Bluewave’s approach to building enduring relationships.

With this acquisition, Streamline Communications’ clients will benefit from broader advisory services spanning network, cloud, customer experience (CX), and security that are delivered via a proven Assess, Advise, and Advocate framework. For Bluewave clients, this acquisition underscores its mission to provide comprehensive, independent technology advisory services nationwide that enable IT leaders to navigate an increasingly complex IT landscape with speed, confidence and ease.

“Streamline’s reputation for integrity and long-standing client relationships mirrors Bluewave’s own values,” said Seth Penland, CEO and founder of Bluewave Technology Group. “By combining their deep client relationships with Bluewave’s broad solution advisory capabilities, we are strengthening our ability to guide clients through technology modernization and help them achieve their goals with confidence.”

“I’m proud of what we’ve built since 2005,” said Doug Olsen, founder of Streamline Communications. “Our focus has always been on trusted relationships, and Bluewave is the right partner to carry that legacy forward while bringing our clients new opportunities to grow and innovate.”

The acquisition marks another step in Bluewave’s expansion strategy, furthering its mission to combine best-in-class independent technology advisory services with deep industry expertise.

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave 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 that spans cloud, colocation, network, mobility, security, and customer experience solutions, Bluewave ensures businesses thrive in a fast-changing technology landscape.

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Bluewave Technology Group Recognized as Top Strategic Partner by AVANT

Dallas, TX – September 30, 2025 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), a leading provider of independent technology advisory and IT sourcing services, today announced it has been named the 3rd Overall Strategic Partner in the 2025 AVANT Summit Awards.

The annual AVANT Special Forces Summit Awards honor technology partners who drive the channel forward and empower smarter, data-driven IT decisions. Bluewave earned its position alongside CDW and Presidio as one of the top three overall strategic technology partners to enterprise clients.

This recognition underscores Bluewave’s commitment to delivering customer-first technology advisory services that simplify complex IT landscapes and maximize the value of technology investments. Leveraging deep market insights and a collaborative culture, Bluewave enables enterprises to cut through complexity, select the right cloud, network, security, and customer experience (CX) solutions, and achieve stronger business outcomes. With Bluewave, clients gain clarity and confidence to innovate boldly, accelerate growth, and modernize.

“We are so proud to celebrate the achievements of our Trusted Advisor Summit Award winners,” said Jen Gallego, EVP of Global Sales at AVANT. “Their commitment to delivering excellence to customers embodies the heart of the Trusted Advisor movement, and the theme of this year’s Special Forces Summit: becoming indispensable. Year after year, they raise the bar to drive meaningful outcomes and continue elevating the entire channel to new heights.”

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave Technology Group is a technology advisory and sourcing partner transforming how businesses acquire and manage technology solutions. With decades of expertise spanning cloud, colocation, network, mobility, security, and customer experience (CX), Bluewave helps enterprises modernize IT and telecom infrastructures while optimizing technology investments.

About AVANT

AVANT is a platform for IT decision-making and the nation’s premier distributor for next-generation technologies. AVANT provides unique value to its extensive network of Trusted Advisors with original research, channel sales assistance, training, and tools to guide decision-making around IT services that promote business growth. From complex cloud designs to global wide-area network deployments to the latest in security services, AVANT sets the industry standard in enabling its partners and clients to make intelligent, data-driven decisions about services, technology, and cost-effective communications.

Bluewave Technology Group Accelerates Growth with Strategic Hires of Mary Beth Hamilton as Chief Marketing Officer and Curt Allen as EVP of Client Advisory

San Clemente, CA, September 25, 2025 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), a leader in technology advisory and sourcing, today announced key leadership hires as part of its continued growth strategy. The company has appointed Mary Beth Hamilton as Chief Marketing Officer and Curt Allen as Executive Vice President of Client Advisory. These leadership additions strengthen Bluewave’s market presence and advisory expertise, positioning the company to deliver even greater value to clients while advancing its role as a leading technology advisor.

“Bluewave is in a period of significant growth, and these investments reflect our unwavering focus on client success,” said Seth Penland, CEO and Founder of Bluewave Technology Group. “Curt brings a wealth of experience in building high-performing advisory teams, while Mary Beth’s track record in marketing leadership will help us elevate our brand and expand our market reach. Together, they will play pivotal roles in ensuring that Bluewave remains the trusted advisor for organizations navigating today’s complex technology landscape.”

As EVP of Client Advisory, Curt Allen will lead Bluewave’s advisory practice, helping clients align technology investments with business outcomes. His expertise in guiding clients through IT strategy, vendor evaluation, and digital transformation will strengthen Bluewave’s ability to deliver actionable, results-driven recommendations.

Mary Beth Hamilton, as Chief Marketing Officer, will lead Bluewave’s brand, demand generation, and marketing strategy, driving greater visibility and awareness across the enterprise IT ecosystem. Her experience in scaling go-to-market organizations and executing growth-oriented strategies will be instrumental as Bluewave continues its nationwide expansion. In addition to these leadership roles, Bluewave plans to expand its marketing department, adding new talent and resources to support accelerated growth.

“These strategic hires and investments in our advisory and marketing capabilities are about one thing: delivering more value to our clients,” said Allen. “Bluewave’s growth is fueled by a client-first approach, and I’m excited to help further strengthen that foundation.”

“This is an exciting moment to join an organization genuinely redefining what advisory means,” said Hamilton. “Bluewave’s proven approach, deep bench of experts, and client-centric mission make it possible to take ambitious goals and translate them into measurable value.”

With these moves, Bluewave continues to build on its momentum as a top-tier technology advisor, further positioning itself to help enterprises reduce costs, optimize IT environments, and adopt transformative solutions across cloud, cybersecurity, network, AI, and customer experience technologies.

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave 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 that spans cloud, colocation, network, mobility, security, and customer experience solutions, Bluewave ensures businesses thrive in a fast-changing technology landscape.

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Bluewave Technology Group Acquires Cactus Technology Solutions

Acquisition enhances Bluewave’s consultative approach and expands footprint across Texas and nationwide

San Clemente, CA, August 27, 2025 – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), a leader in technology advisory and sourcing, today announced the acquisition of Cactus Technology Solutions (“Cactus”), a technology solutions partner headquartered in Abilene, Texas and founded by Amy Milam in 2017.

Cactus supports midsize and enterprise businesses primarily in West and Central Texas. The company brings expertise in cybersecurity, UC/CC, connectivity, and mobility, helping clients make informed technology decisions in an increasingly complex environment.

“From day one, Cactus was built on integrity, honesty, and a true consultative approach,” said Amy Milam, Founder of Cactus. “Our role has always been to simplify complexity and act as a trusted advisor. Partnering with Bluewave ensures our clients will continue receiving that level of care, with expanded technical expertise, project management, and long-term continuity.”

The Cactus team has built its reputation on decades of shared experience, trusted client relationships, and deep knowledge of the West Texas market, with many client partnerships spanning more than 30 years.

“Cactus exemplifies what it means to put clients first,” said Seth Penland, CEO and Founder of Bluewave. “Their reputation for integrity and commitment to long-term relationships aligns seamlessly with Bluewave’s mission. Together, we will continue delivering innovative solutions that help clients gain a competitive edge in today’s fast-changing technology landscape.”

This acquisition accelerates Bluewave’s growth strategy and expands its presence in key U.S. regions.

Cactus also has a strong tradition of community engagement, supporting organizations such as the Day Nursery of Abilene, Home Instead Alzheimer’s Fundraiser, Meals on Wheels, and Texas Tech University Athletics.

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave 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 that spans cloud, colocation, network, mobility, security, and customer experience solutions, Bluewave ensures businesses thrive in a fast-changing technology landscape.

About Cactus Technology Solutions

Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Abilene, Texas, Cactus Technology Solutions provides “no-cost” IT planning, procurement, and decision-making support for midsize and enterprise customers. With a team bringing more than 235 years of combined experience, Cactus specializes in cybersecurity, UC/CC, connectivity, and mobility solutions while serving clients nationwide with a concentration in West and Central Texas.

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