History
Founded as Computer Age in 1985, Pearl Technology was purchased by Pearl Companies in 1998. Pearl Technology is viewed as a leader in technology and IT services and is headquartered in Peoria Heights, Illinois. Pearl Technology continues to add more ways to help keep businesses connected in a complex digital world through the expansion of core specialties and a rich history of services throughout the United States.
Growing Expertise
For more than 35 years, Pearl Technology has provided services to help companies with their IT security and infrastructure, acquiring the expertise needed to evolve in an ever-changing digital landscape.
- 2019—added CIAN (an IT and data security company) and A5 (a private cloud, hosting, and data center services company)
- 2021—added IAS Technology (a leader in integrated audiovisual solutions)
Comprehensive Portfolio
Together, Pearl Technology excels in providing everything your business needs to remain connected with security, network installation, support, and administration:
- Managed Services
- Infrastructure Products
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Security
- Private Cloud and Hosting
- Integrated Audiovisual Solutions
- Colocation
- Innovative Technology
Pearl Technology is recognized for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to customers, and contributions to charity.
Get to Know Us
As your partner, Pearl Technology offers products and services to help your business flourish in a technology-driven world… but we never lose sight of the people connection. Get to know who we are and what we do behind the technology.

Jay Martinson—Helping Provide AV Clients with Sound Solutions
As an AV Install Technician at Pearl Technology, James (Jay) Martinson works with clients to install audiovisual devices, such as speakers and displays, throughout Central Illinois. In his role, Jay provides custom AV solutions tailored for individual clients. He installs

Simeon Rinkenberger—Helping Clients Shift to AI for Their Business Solutions
As the AI Success Manager at Pearl Technology, Simeon Rinkenberger works with clients to help them see the value of artificial intelligence as a tool that empowers their day-to-day operations and helps to solve real-world problems. How He Serves Working

Austin Crayton—Matching Custom IT Solutions to Clients’ Needs
As an IT Account Executive at Pearl Technology, Austin Crayton works with clients to provide the custom IT solutions clients need, which might include data centers, backup, colocation, cybersecurity, AI, and IT management. How He Serves Working from the Peoria