Pioneer 250

COMPANY/YEARS

3rd Element Consulting

Mechanicsburg, Pa.

Years on list: 2019, 2021, 2022

ADVANTAGE INDUSTRIES

Columbia, Md. New to list

Alvarez Technology Group

Salinas, Calif.

Years on list: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2021

Apex Digital Solutions

South eld, Mich.

Years on list: 2019, 2020, 2021

Assured Data Protection

Herndon, Va. New to list

Dawn Sizer CEO

Keith Heilveil President

One of the most signi cant breakthroughs in technology that will occur in 2023 is the implementation of blockchain technology.

Luis Alvarez President, CEO

Zero trust and all things surrounding the framework for security will be key areas of focus.

Jason Lambiris CEO

Stacy Hayes Co-Founder, EVP

IT security continues to be a big driver in the marketplace. Advantage Industries believes that compliance requirements such as cyber insurance and federal and state regulations will provide opportunities for growth.

Security services will continue to drive business for Alvarez Technology Group in 2023.

In 2023, there will be an increased focus on hybrid work technology such as Microsoft Teams Rooms, Teams Phone and at-home meeting services. This technology will become a key tool for organizations to align with the changing needs of the workforce and take advantage of remote working.

Zero trust is becoming the de facto security posture in the industry. This requires more expert resources to be able to protect and secure data, which bodes well for a managed service business such as Assured Data Protection.