Parallel Technologies Acquires Building Systems Solutions

Parallel Technologies, an industry-leading reliable data center and intelligent building solutions company, has announced the acquisition of Omaha, Nebraska-based Building Systems Solutions (BSS). The privately-held company specializing in Building Automation Controls & Energy Management solutions was purchased for an undisclosed amount. The company’s 11 employees will continue to work out of an office in Omaha.

With the addition of BSS, Parallel Technologies’ is investing in the expansion of its HVAC and building controls capabilities. The BSS business will be incorporated into the company’s existing Intelligent Building division which currently offers physical security, audio visual, intelligent LED lighting, structured cabling, digital signage, wireless infrastructure, distributed antenna systems and managed services.

Following the acquisition, founder Jay Stark will retain a key leadership role in refining Parallel’s Intelligent Building strategy and expanding the company’s footprint in the region.

For nearly ten years, BSS has worked with companies in the Omaha area as well as throughout the United States, completing projects for companies representing a wide spectrum of industries including the Metropolitan Community College, Noresco, Omaha Public Power District, Scott Data Center, United States Coast Guard, US Foods, Valmont Industries, Zurich Insurance Group. BSS maintains reseller partner relationships with Siemens (Talon Building Control System), Tridium (Niagara 4) and Honeywell (WEBs-AZ). Additionally, the BSS team has a high degree of experience with other systems including Barber-Colman, Invensys, Carrier, Johnson Control, and Trane and has Certified Energy Managers and IT Professionals on staff.