National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC)
Delivering advanced solutions, services and support to rural energy and communications companies.
Overview
National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) is an information technology cooperative that develops and supports a wide range of software and hardware solutions for its member-owners, who are primarily utility cooperatives and telecommunications companies. NISC provides an advanced, integrated IT enterprise solution called iVUE, which covers consumer billing, accounting, engineering, operations, and more. Their focus is on service excellence and providing solutions that help members compete effectively.
✨ Key Features
- Enterprise System (iVUE)
- Customer Care & Billing
- Accounting and Financials
- Engineering and Operations
- Outage Management
- Mapping/GIS
- Cybersecurity Services
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Cooperative business model where members are owners.
- Deep focus on rural energy and communications companies.
- Fully integrated enterprise solution (iVUE) covering all aspects of a utility's operations.
Unique Value: Offers a partnership based on trust and a commitment to service, providing functionally superior software that leverages advancing technology focused on the business needs of utility and telecom cooperatives.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Providing enterprise business solutions for over 950 members.
- Delivering integrated software and hardware solutions for nearly 60 years.
- Enabling utilities to manage traditional services and new telecommunications offerings on a single platform.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large investor-owned utilities (IOUs)
- Companies outside the utility cooperative and telecommunications space
- Organizations not aligned with a cooperative business model
🏆 Alternatives
As a cooperative, NISC is owned by its users, which aligns its development and support goals directly with the needs of its members, unlike traditional software vendors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Standard tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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