Katz, Sapper & Miller Expands Technology Advisory Capabilities with Blackink IT Merger

Top 100 accounting and advisory firm Katz, Sapper & Miller has significantly expanded its technology consulting capabilities by merging in Indianapolis-based managed services provider Blackink IT. The strategic transaction brings a team of 17 professionals into the fold, establishing the foundation of a brand-new managed intelligence services offering for the firm.

Combining Infrastructure with Advanced Technology Solutions

The newly integrated team will form the core of KSM Intelligent Technology Services Group, blending traditional managed IT services with advanced capabilities in automation and data analytics. Blackink IT brings extensive operational expertise to the organization, including:

• Ongoing cybersecurity monitoring and threat protection
• Cloud and physical infrastructure management
• Comprehensive end-user support services
• Strategic operational IT consulting

By absorbing these specialized capabilities, the firm aims to deliver a unified approach that combines core technology infrastructure with strategic advisory. Leadership notes that the merger arrives as corporate clients increasingly seek holistic guidance on aligning modern software, automation, and data systems with overarching business objectives.

Leadership Perspectives on Strategic Growth

Tim Cook, CEO and president of Katz, Sapper & Miller, emphasized the growing importance of digital infrastructure in daily commercial operations. He stated that technology has become central to nearly every operational decision clients make, highlighting the value of combining strategy, data, artificial intelligence, and managed intelligence into one coordinated framework.

Doug Allgood, president and CEO of Blackink IT, will step into a leadership role as head of the new managed intelligence services pillar. Allgood noted that cultural alignment was just as critical as strategic fit when evaluating future chapters for his organization. He praised the shared people-first mindset and long-term vision, adding that the transition provides his staff with expanded career paths while maintaining the responsive service quality trusted by their clients.

Broader Expansion and Market Positioning

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Katz, Sapper & Miller operates as an employee stock ownership plan entity and secured the 42nd position on Accounting Today’s annual ranking of top firms, reporting significant annual revenue, numerous partners, and hundreds of professional staff members.

This latest combination follows a sequence of strategic growth initiatives undertaken by the organization. Previous expansions include launching an investment banking services division through an acquisition from Charter Capital Partners, establishing an information technology advisory practice, and opening a Chicago-area office via a merger with MichaelSilver. Additional regional expansions in recent years included deals involving Noble Consulting Services, ValueKnowledge, Shanholt Glassman Klein Kramer & Co., and Cassady Schiller.