Outside-IN: IST Suite's Operational Superpower

Ep. 22: Outside-IN Podcast: IST Suite's Operational Superpower 

Imagine the power of centralizing all your services into one singular database. Real-time reporting connecting national operations is at the click with IST's proprietary software, IST Suite. 

 

Vice President of Technical Solutions Andrew Addison shares how IST Suite has engineered IST's leading technologies and where it's headed in 2024 and beyond. Today's work expands beyond one location, and Addison believes that software like IST Suite can unite not only your operations but also your company's culture. 

 

Find out how IST Suite can get your operation on the same page on Outside-IN with host Brad Burgess.

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    • IST Suite's In-House Development: Focused on centralizing operations and enhancing internal communication and service provision.
    • Importance of a Single Database: Centralizes updates and operations, a key asset for efficiency in a hybrid work environment.
    • Software Customization: IST Suite adapts to client-specific needs, showcasing its flexibility and client-centric approach.
    • New Software Modules: New applications like digital mail and conference room management are being developed to improve operational efficiency.
    • AI Integration: Plans to use AI in helpdesk operations to enable self-service for common IT issues and optimize technician efforts.
    • Real-Time Data Reporting: Aiming for a dashboard-driven system to provide instant data access and trend analysis.
    • Creativity in Development: Emphasizes understanding user needs through dialogue and translating them into technical solutions.

    This episode of Outside-IN with Andrew Addison emphasized the ongoing efforts to evolve IST Suite to meet the dynamic needs of its users and clients, especially in the evolving hybrid work environment, and how the in-house development of this software provides a unique advantage in terms of customization and adaptability to client needs.

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