IST Management Blog

Hanging with Hal

Hal Blackman, President and CEO of IST Management, provides his insight and experiences as an industry leader.

Keeping Communities Strong  Through Education
By Hal Blackman August 26, 2025
Strong schools create strong communities... and every act of support, whether large or small, creates a ripple effect. Together, we can be the change we want to see!
A New Era in eDiscovery Review - AI Image Recognition
By Hanging with Hal July 29, 2025
Every litigation matter potentially involves eDiscovery you know, and IST’s AI Image Recognition Analysis tool is another exciting development in IST helping firms and organizations sort through that data in the rev
Breaking Down Barriers to Better Health
By Hal Blackman June 30, 2025
As employees, team leaders, business owners, and community members, we all hold different individual challenges regarding attacking our daily challenges and long-term goals. The good news is that most of us are motivated and committed to keeping ourselves and our communities healthy. Increasing education or reducing st
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Spotlight on Technology

Highlighting IST’s technology-based products and services.

Where Technology Meets Hospitality: Elevating the Modern Workplace
By Spotlight on Technology September 9, 2025
Workplace Experience is the intentional design of services, spaces, and technologies to enhance employee well-being, productivity, and connection throughout the workday. IST’s Workplace Experience is built on the perfect harmony between people and technology, where intuitive design meets human touch.
The Facilities Manager’s Guide to Smart Lockers
By Spotlight on Technology August 6, 2025
The rapid global transition to digitization and the rise of e-commerce marks the modern age of mail, and with its evolution comes a web of unique complexities and challenges. In an environment as populous as a university campus, efficient package delivery systems can be thwarted by issues such as limited mailroom space
Elevate Your Workplace Experience and Hospitality with IST Management
By Spotlight on Technology July 7, 2025
IST Management specializes in delivering unique Workplace Experience and Hospitality services, offering clients a suite of solutions that balance efficiency with a “servant’s heart,” human-centric approach.
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Innovate & Integrate: Bridging People, Technology, and Service

Exploring technology, leadership, and management development, with employee engagements and culture.

The Outsourcing Checklist: 3 Must-Have Qualities for a Successful Partnership
By Innovate & Integrate August 27, 2025
Do you find yourself seeking ways to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve efficiency? One strategy that has gained significant traction in recent years is outsourcing, which allows businesses to tap into specialized expertise and resources that might not be available in-house. By partnering with the right out
It’s Here and It’s Here to Stay – Let’s Talk About Time and Money Savings with AI
By Innovate & Integrate July 31, 2025
The legal industry has been at the forefront of embracing innovative technologies, and AI is no exception. While the term "AI" may seem daunting, the reality is that the legal industry has been leveraging AI-powered tools for years, and you may not have even realized it.
Why You Should Consider Outsourcing Your Litigation Support
By Innovate & Integrate June 30, 2025
Let's face it, managing internal resources can be a significant challenge, especially when it comes to high-volume tasks like document review, contract analysis, regulatory compliance, and more. 
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Recognition

Newest employees, promotion announcements, and employee recognition. In the News and Press Releases.

Welcome Victoria Gosse, Account Executive for eDiscovery in Dallas, TX
By IST Management August 27, 2025
Help us in welcoming Victoria Gosse, Newest Account Executive for eDiscovery in Dallas, TX
Welcome Jared Zucker, Sr. Certified Forensic Analyst in Phoenix, AZ
By IST Management July 31, 2025
Welcome Jared Zucker, Sr. Certified Forensic Analyst in Phoenix, AZ
Welcome Tristan Edmondson, Operations Manager for FM in Cleveland, OH
By IST Management July 31, 2025
Welcome Tristan Edmondson, Operations Manager for FM in Cleveland, OH
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IST Gives Back

IST’s Community Outreach updates, articles and country-wide projects.

The History of Volunteering with IST
By IST Gives Back August 27, 2025
According to the United Nations Volunteers Program in 2018, Americans donated more of their time than any other nation in the world. Participating in community service initiatives is deeply rooted in American culture and continues to shape communities through service, collaboration, and generosity.
Little girl with CF sits with her mother having a breathing treatment.
By IST Gives Back May 16, 2025
IST has had 14 years of success connecting our friends, employees, and families to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and its mission to find a cure.
Adding Tomorrows Outside In Thumbnail
By Brad Burgess May 7, 2025
In this poignant and inspiring episode of the Outside-In podcast, we delve into the world of cystic fibrosis and the incredible impact of community and support. Join us as we sit down with Hal Blackman, CEO of IST Management, and Jennifer Stasney and Blake Jones, a remarkable mother-son duo who have been living with cystic fibrosis for over a decade.
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Events

Company and country-wide events. Cystic Fibrosis|Great Strides Walk. Blackman Bucks Blowout.

Clouds for the opening of BBB 2024
By IST Management January 26, 2024
Blackman Bucks Blowout has finally arrived with a Simpson's makeover! (D'Oh!) Who will win this year's Blackman Bucks Blowout? WATCH and FIND OUT! ☁️
By IST Management February 14, 2023
Buckfoot has returned after years of being gone... who will win this year's Blackman Bucks Blowout?
Old shot of the dumping of bucks
By IST Management February 26, 2022
Who will win this year's Blackman Bucks Blowout? Watch to find out!
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