PARSIPPANY, N.J.– (June 10, 2022) – Bluewave Technology Group (“Bluewave”), an innovative, high-growth technology advisory and lifecycle management company, today announced that AOTMP® Insights featured Linda Jeffries, Bluewave’s Vice President of Operations, as an inspiring female leader in its June 2022 Women in Technology feature.

“The AOTMP is an organization that’s dedicated to helping telecom, mobility, and technology professionals drive the entire industry forward. Linda’s expertise in this field is unmatched, and we congratulate her on being profiled in the Women in Technology feature. She is a valued member of the Bluewave team, and her leadership is recognized throughout our company and our clients. We look forward to working alongside her as she leads us through many exciting projects today and new endeavors coming soon,” said Seth Penland, CEO of Bluewave.

AOTMP Insights is the editorial publication of the AOTMP global organization that is focused on empowering professionals in the dynamic $4+ trillion telecom, mobility, and IT management industry. Jeffries is featured in the June 2022 issue of AOTMP Insights that profiles seven categories of women in technology that are inspiring the industry.

At Bluewave, Jeffries’ focus is on creating an excellent client experience, optimizing client technology spending, and ensuring a smooth transition for clients when adding or upgrading service installations. She oversees Bluewave’s Technology Expense Management teams and maintains revenue responsibility for the Operations department to meet company goals and results.

She manages her departments with a purposeful intent to recognize her teams’ accomplishments often. “I strive to be an inspirational leader for my team and Bluewave by demonstrating integrity, teamwork, and a high degree of communication. I like to be the first person to praise my team and others for a job well done while also giving immediate feedback so that we can all improve together,” Jeffries noted.

Jeffries has more than twenty years of experience in the industry and has been actively involved in the AOTMP and its Fixed & Mobile Telecom Management Conferences in the past. She credits her passion for telecom and collaboration as the driver behind her strong career.

“It is essential to have contagious and positive energy when working with clients and partners. Growing and nurturing relationships are a big part of who I am. A highly-engaged team means clients know we care, and the team knows they are adding value,” Jeffries said.

“Now that most people are remote, I believe coaching, enhancing individual communication skills and genuine caring about each other are front and center to personal well-being and the team’s success,” she added.

While Jeffries provides unwavering support for every member of her team, she believes that mentorship is an important part of supporting and advancing the careers of women in technology. She explained, “I have mentored and encouraged many women over the years to push for more and show up with hard work and dedication. All women can attain their goals with the right mentors, great opportunities, and encouragement. I believe in equality in the workplace and have advocated for women to advance their careers. As a woman leader in my company, I hope to create opportunities for my team and encourage women to break the barriers.”

When asked what advice she would give to girls and women pursuing a career in technology, she offered, “I would encourage women to be their own advocates and follow those they admire, set good examples for themselves, and find a mentor that will boost their growth and pursuit in technology. Never stop learning. Talk to everyone you meet. Don’t be intimidated. Collaborate with team members and be a team player. Have an unpreceded work ethic and go above and beyond to show your dedication and passion for what you do. I have also found that clear and concise communication and knowing your audience are critical.”

About Bluewave Technology Group

Bluewave Technology Group (Bluewave) is a premier technology advisory and lifecycle management company with a comprehensive approach to optimizing clients’ ability to grow revenue, reduce costs, and improve efficiency. Bluewave streamlines the technology buying and management process for businesses of all sizes across the United States with four key services: Technology Evaluation, Strategic Sourcing, Expense Management, and Operations Support. Specializing in modernizing the IT and telecom infrastructure, Bluewave partners with proven cloud, network, security, and collaboration service providers to develop the best solution while maximizing the clients’ technology investment.

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The 5th Annual iQor Qares Charity Golf Tournament has raised over $150,000 in pledges and all proceeds will go directly to providing aid to iQor employees and their communities

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – (May 12, 2022) – Bluewave was the proud Silver Sponsor of the iQor Qares 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at the renowned Copperhead Valspar Classic Golf Course at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, FL on May 10 – 11, 2022.

Bluewave team members (Andre van Zijl, Vice President of Sales, Ron Piemonte, Vice President of Sales, and Melissa Manente, Senior Enterprise Account Manager) were thrilled to take part in the golf tournament supporting iQor, a long-time and cherished Bluewave client who provides key business services throughout the world.

Listen to Bluewave CEO, Seth Penland, talk about how clients can improve their technology lifecycle management to ensure you get the right technology solutions for your needs. From assessments to sourcing to expense management, Bluewave ensures you get exactly what you need.

Channel Futures. By James Anderson. April 1, 2022

Columbia Capital-funded Bluewave Technology Group is enlisting the services of decorated channel sales leader Curt Allen.

Allen will work as strategic adviser with the technology advisory and life cycle management company. He’ll advise on corporate development strategy and execution. That includes go-to-market, vendor relationship and M&A strategy, Allen told Channel Futures. Meanwhile, Allen will continue working at the EagleTEQ Advisors consultancy he runs with his friends.

Bluewave has leveraged a $75 million investment from Columbia Capital for both organic growth and agent acquisitions. As of February, the company had acquired at least six firms. Bluewave CEO Seth Penland said his team continues to grow.

Former Cologix founder and CEO Grant Van Rooyen recently joined Bluewave as chairman of the board. In addition, former Windstream head of solution development Gabe Tuerk joined as chief information officer. Allen brings experience both as a channel chief at Vonage and Windstream, and president of technology solutions brokerage X4 Solutions.

“Curt has the right combination of channel industry experience coupled with a strategic vision of how the marketplace is evolving with a different business model to best serve the needs of the customer — the Bluewave approach,” Penland said.

“Curt will work with us to continually expand our services that focus on optimizing client technology through the entire life cycle from purchase to management.”

Curt Allen,
Strategic Advisor

Joining Bluewave

Allen said Bluewave’s emphasis on life-cycle management attracted him to the company. Penland said in an interview with Channel Futures earlier this year that the company will do more than just technology sourcing and contracting. According to a blog, Bluewave’s eight-step process also includes procurement, implementation, billing, change management and reporting.

Allen said the agent channel has evolved from selling point products to holistic solutions.

“If someone needed UCaaS, we sold them UCaaS. If someone needed connectivity, we sold them connectivity. But now the interoperability of all these solutions makes it imperative that customers not only get provider-agnostic consulting, but that they get it to run the span of their stack. Because these things are all interconnected,” Allen said.

Moreover, Allen said customers are asking for their sourcing partner to do more in the technology life cycle for them.

“The reason I think it’s going to be really effective is because it’s not some magical idea that we came up with. It’s what the market’s starting to demand,” he said.

Allen said Bluewave is not rushing its approach to M&A. For one, he said the company needs to find the right fit. Allen said multiple financial options exist in the market for agents that are looking for a buyer, and none of these options is one-size-fits-all. In addition, Allen said Bluewave is committing to organic growth.

“We believe that if we don’t make another acquisition, we’re going to build a wildly profitable business. So we’re not going to acquire for financial arbitrage,” he said. “If we acquire companies, it’s because we want that leadership team, customer base, people and their skill sets to come join this thing and be part of the team.”

A Massive Turnaround

Sandler Partners bought X4 Solutions in 2016. However, at the time, outside investors had told Allen that businesses like X4 were “unsalable.” That was due in part to the fact that technology solutions brokerages (TSBs) didn’t own the customer. However, the tides have turned, and private equity is pouring into agents and TSBs alike.

Allen pointed to the ScanSource-Intelisys deal as a transaction that helped the channel grow its reputation in the investment world. Allen said investors in the last five years have seen more and more of the value agents provide to their customers.

“These are attractive businesses. For a generation now, we’ve been able to deliver evolving technology really efficiently to a wide swath of customers for a really large group of providers,” Allen said.

However, Allen said channel partners need to keep emphasizing execution and customer experience.

“If we lose track of that, then the music stops, and there aren’t a lot of chairs,” he said.

Bluewave helps companies purchase and manage cloud, network, and communications technologies in a better way. Our streamlined, customer-centric approach of evaluating, sourcing, managing, and supporting technology solutions simplifies the entire technology lifecycle across multiple service providers and partners. Learn more.