Mandan, N.D., Dec. 11, 2024 – National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), a leading provider of software solutions to utility and broadband providers, was named a Best Place to Work in Information Technology (IT) by Foundry’s Computerworld, ranking number 22 among midsize organizations (1,001 – 4,999 employees). This marks NISC’s 22nd year on the list.
For midsize companies, NISC also ranked first for employee retention and engagement, fourth on the list for career development and fifth for remote/hybrid work policies.
“It’s our employees that make NISC a great place to work,” said NISC President and CEO Doug Remboldt. “I am so thankful for the talented and caring people I get the opportunity to work with every day. They truly care about what they’re doing and the Members they’re working to serve. NISC takes pride in our culture and we strive to make this a great place to work. The fact that this is the 22nd year we’ve received this award is a testament to the impact our culture has on our employees.”
Since 1994, the annual Best Places to Work in IT feature has ranked the top work environments for technology professionals. This year the Best Places to work in IT is brought to you by Computerworld.
The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, DEI, future of work, training and retention. In addition, this year, the rankings are reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.
“This year’s focus on AI has created demand for new skills in AI, data analytics and cloud. The good news: Leading companies recognize that these opportunities for business innovation also create new opportunities for internal IT talent,” said Barbara Call, global director of content strategy at Foundry. “Our winning companies are committed to keeping their tech workforce happy and engaged – which means going beyond raises, perks and promotions to offer opportunities for upskilling and training on cutting-edge and emerging technologies.”
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About the Best Places to Work in IT list
The Best Places to Work in IT list is an annual ranking of the top work environments for technology professionals by Computerworld. The list is compiled based on a comprehensive questionnaire regarding company offerings in categories such as benefits, career development, DEI, future of work, training and retention. In addition, the rankings are reviewed and vetted by a panel of industry experts.
About NISC
NISC is an information technology organization that develops, implements and supports software and hardware solutions for our Members. We deliver advanced solutions, services and support to over 950 independent broadband companies, electric cooperatives and other public power entities. NISC is an industry leader, providing information technology solutions including financials, service, operations and marketing as well as many other supporting platforms and business services. With facilities in Mandan, N.D., Lake Saint Louis, Mo., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Blacksburg, Va., NISC and its subsidiary employ nearly 1,400 professionals between the four locations and remotely throughout the United States.