Blue & Co., LLC Announces New Joint Venture with Pioneer Technology

CARMEL, Ind. (August 5, 2024) – Blue & Co., LLC, a top-60 accounting and advisory firm based in Carmel, IN, and Pioneer Technology, an IT solutions expert based in Chattanooga, TN, are thrilled to announce the formation of a strategic joint venture under the name of Blue Pioneer Consulting.

“We are excited to further solidify our legacy of bringing innovative and cutting-edge solutions to our clients,” said Brad Shaw, managing director of Blue & Co., “Our values of being responsive, caring, advocates are what guide us when we evaluate new opportunities that better serve our clients’ needs, and this partnership with Pioneer Technology will allow us to leverage our combined expertise to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and their businesses.”

This collaboration aims to provide critically needed cybersecurity and IT support services to clients, through an approach built around stewardship.

“Cyber events over the last two weeks have proven the importance of having the right technology partner in your corner,” said Adam Lloyd, chief executive officer of Pioneer Technology, “At Blue Pioneer Consulting, we approach your business as if it were our own, providing technology consulting and support services to meet your unique business goals and objectives. Because simply put – it’s the right thing to do.”

Blue Pioneer Consulting offers cybersecurity, IT support and assessments, and other technology consulting services. The joint venture will utilize the expertise of more than 50 IT consulting experts.

“Early on in our discussions, we recognized the alignment of our own shared values and complementary expertise,” said Dale Skaggs, director of Blue & Co. and board member of Blue Pioneer Consulting, “Together, with our combined strengths, we are poised to push the boundaries of what’s possible, driving high-impact IT solutions that will benefit our clients.”

Blue Pioneer Consulting’s IT support services are 100 percent U.S. based, and available 24/7.

About Blue Pioneer Consulting

Blue Pioneer Consulting is a joint venture partnership between Blue & Co., LLC, and Pioneer Technology, LLC, with offices in Carmel, IN and Chattanooga, TN. Blue Pioneer Consulting will offer Cybersecurity, IT support and assessments, and other technology consulting services to clients across the U.S. They specialize in healthcare, construction, nonprofit, manufacturing & distribution, technology, financial services organizations, and agribusiness.

For more information, please visit www.bluepioneerconsulting.com.

About Blue and Co.

Founded in 1970, Blue & Co., LLC is an independent accounting and advisory firm with more than 500 people in 10 offices across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Blue’s public accounting expertise includes the

practice areas of assurance, tax compliance and consulting, healthcare consulting, benefit plan services, valuation and litigation support, and business services. Its industry specializations include healthcare, construction, nonprofit, manufacturing & distribution, technology, financial services organizations, and agribusiness.

For more information, please visit www.blueandco.com.

About Pioneer Technology

Pioneer Technology is a managed services provider specializing in managed information technology services including telecommunications, networks, security, I.T. infrastructure, cloud services, desktop and devices, and service desk support for customers across the country. Pioneer has worked with large enterprise organizations across the United States to deliver innovative, professional, and quality I.T. managed services paired with best-in-class customer service.

For more information, please visit www.pioneerit.com.