
Pearl Technology Named as a
CRN® AI Innovator
Pearl Technology is proud to announce that we were recently named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.

Pearl Technology is proud to announce that we were recently named to the 2026 AI Innovators list by CRN®, a brand of The Channel Company.

The 2026 Central Illinois Cyber & AV Technology Showcase brought business leaders, technology professionals, students, cybersecurity experts and vendors together at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for an afternoon of practical education, hands-on technology and meaningful connections. One speaker called it “the best cybersecurity event I attend throughout the year.” Here’s a look back at what made the day special.

During the annual InfraGard National Congress and Leadership Conference in Chicago, Dave Johnson, President of InfraGard Peoria Members Alliance and Managing Partner at Pearl Technology, received the organization’s top award: the Ivan Wolkind IMA Leader of the Year

On June 12, members of the InfraGard Peoria Members Alliance were hosted by FBI Springfield for a day of intelligence briefings and training. Critical infrastructure—which includes things like healthcare, transportation, banks, utilities, IT, food and agriculture, water supply,

As an AV Install Technician at Pearl Technology, Nathan (Nate) Wilson works at job sites and helps to install televisions, speakers, microphones, and video walls for clients. In his role, Nate matches equipment and services to customer needs.

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.
Pearl Technology has been recognized as a leader among the nation’s fast-growing IT providers by CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, on the 2026 CRN Fast Growth 150 list. “The companies recognized in this year’s Fast Growth

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

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