National Information Solutions Cooperative

National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC) specializes in delivering advanced IT solutions tailored to the needs of the utility and broadband industries. Established in July 2000 through the merger of Central Area Data Processing Cooperative and North Central Data Cooperative, NISC has grown to employ nearly 1,400 people across facilities in North Dakota, Missouri, Iowa, Virginia, and remotely throughout the United States. The company focuses on service excellence and innovative technology solutions that empower its Member-Owners to enhance customer service, seize diversification opportunities, and maintain competitiveness. NISC’s offerings include consumer and subscriber billing, accounting, engineering, and operational technologies. Their payroll products manage over 1.5 million paychecks annually, handling more than $5.9 billion in payroll for 70,000 professionals. Additionally, NISC’s Print Services produced 324 million statement images in 2023, which included a significant number of e-bills and mailed pieces. The subsidiary, iGEAR®, achieved over $3.7 million in sales from promotional items and apparel in the same year. Recognized for its workplace environment, NISC was named one of the Top 100 ‘Best Places to Work in IT’ by Computerworld Magazine for the 20th consecutive year in 2024.