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Taking IST's Technology to New Heights

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Taking IST's Technology to New Heights

2024 has been an exciting one for IST thus far. We have grown in our facilities management, litigation support offerings, and community outreach, and there is only more to come. 


We've been focusing on our AI technologies for our litigation support services, ensuring that we walk our talk and invest in our clients' most efficient and cost-effective solutions. Guaranteeing this level of service is especially critical for managing data, and not letting the rapid expanse of it make building strategy a lengthy and unclear process. With IST's AI tools, we are improving organizations' abilities to respond to data breaches, categorize multimedia, translate languages, and emphasize sentiment in our data sets. A game changer for our clients!


To enhance our workflows and communicate across operations, we've developed IST Request, a project management tool that makes any task easy to assign and accountable with dashboard reporting. For our hybrid working clients and those expanding their operations, IST Request will bring synergy to your management and keep KPIs measured. 


Now at IST Management: Halidom Eatery!

 

In our 27th year, we are starting a new chapter in our company's story—one that symbolizes our commitment to investing in our community and inspiring others to come together. It is with great pleasure to share that our food hall, Halidom Eatery, is now open!


We are thrilled to have 11 culinary experts excited to showcase their cuisine to the Atlanta community. I can't think of a better group of individuals to collaborate with. Included in our line-up are Press Waffle Co., Locale Island Eats, Just Dogs ATL, Mad Dads Philly's, Mango Indian Grill, Luca's Brooklyn Pizzeria, Wasabi Sushi & Ramen, Deallo's Seafood, Fry Boy, Grind Time Coffee Co., and Bar La Rose. Visitors to Halidom Eatery will find something they love and, we hope, enjoy time and again. 

This food hall is more than just a culinary destination; it represents our values as a company. It's also a testament to IST's services and solutions that span beyond our usual markets, ensuring we will be a leader throughout multiple industries. I can't thank Vice President of Marketing and Real Estate Brad Burgess, whose vision directed every step, and our General Manager Paris Jeffcoat for all their hard work in this new endeavor for IST. 


Community Outreach: Quarter 3 IST Goes Back to School

 

Thanks again to everyone who contributed to our annual campaign for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! For our Quarter 3 campaign, we are working with Ticket to Dream to help school-aged children in foster care receive the supplies needed for a successful new school year. I encourage our employees to get involved in their local school supply drives, and if you feel encouraged, consider donating to Ticket to Dream! This fundraiser is currently taking place and will end on September 1st. For our Halidom Eatery patrons, we've incorporated an easy way to support one of our favorite organizations here in Atlanta, MUST Ministries. For every transaction, customers will have the option to donate any amount to MUST with each purchase. We hope this easy addition will help our local community get to know this exceptional nonprofit and be of help to those currently facing homelessness. 


We're only halfway through 2024 and have much more to grow and improve IST's service mission. Get ready for more from IST Management, and thank you for all you do. 

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