NISC Selects ESG for Data Processing Services; Service Addresses EDI for Texas Operation.Business/Energy Editors PEMBROKE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---May 8, 2002 Energy Services Group (ESG ESG Enterprise Strategy Group (Veritas) ESG Emergency Shelter Grant (Florida, USA) ESG Expeditionary Strike Group ESG Electronic Service Guide (used in DVB) ) today announced that National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC NISC National Institute of Senior Centers NISC National Information Services Corporation NISC National Information Solutions Cooperative NISC NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation) Information and Support Centre ) has selected ESG to provide Electronic Data Processing See EDP. (application) Electronic Data Processing - (EDP) data processing by electronic machines, i.e. computers. services for two of its member coops in the ERCOT ERCOT Electric Reliability Council Of Texas, Inc. regions, Nueces Electric and San Patricio San Patricio is Spanish for Saint Patrick. As a name it may have several meanings:
v. cer·ti·fied, cer·ti·fy·ing, cer·ti·fies v.tr. 1. a. To confirm formally as true, accurate, or genuine. b. the Co-ops in the ERCOT service territory as well as process all customer data and billing for their customers in Texas. ESG is the market leading energy transaction clearinghouse, connecting over 100 utilities and energy retailers with transaction management services for competitive natural gas and electricity markets. Nine of ERCOT's active energy companies utilize ESG's clearinghouse services to support their transaction requirements in the Texas market. ESG is recognized by ERCOT market participants The term market participant is used in United States constitutional law to describe a U.S. State which is acting as a producer or supplier of a marketable good or service. When a state is acting in such a role, it may permissibly discriminate against non-residents. for its leadership, quality of service, and ability to support the complex Texas data exchange and billing requirements, all of which were important factors in NISC's decision. Headquartered in St. Peters, Missouri, NISC provides customer information systems, billing, financial, engineering, mapping and other services to over five million energy and telecommunications consumers in 48 states. NISC is recognized as a national information solutions leader for consumer-owned utilities and provides billing for approximately 50 percent of all "rural meters" in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . "Operational flexibility and expertise is critical when servicing our member utilities in energy markets across the country. We need the ability to quickly enter deregulated markets, meet the data exchange and billing requirements of distribution companies, and be able to offer our customers a wide range of innovative solutions." said Randy Schroder, NISC's Energy Solutions Manager. "ESG's experience processing customer data in Texas, as well as the flexibility and maturity of their outsourcing model, made ESG the right solution for us." "We are extremely excited about working with NISC to help their member cooperatives with the complex transaction protocols of the ERCOT market," said Nate Owen, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of ESG. "NISC has been a leader in the cooperative market for a long time, and our combined services will help clients become more efficient, effective, and competitive." About Energy Services Group Energy Services Group, with headquarters in Massachusetts and offices in Houston, is the leading provider of Outsourced EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) The electronic communication of business transactions, such as orders, confirmations and invoices, between organizations. Third parties provide EDI services that enable organizations with different equipment to connect. and Billing Services tailored to meet the requirements of competitive natural gas and electricity markets. Utilizing ESG's Energy Transaction Clearinghouse, and supported by experienced energy professionals, ESG enables distribution companies, energy suppliers and other energy companies to cost-effectively operate in the nation's rapidly evolving competitive energy markets. ESG's systems have been tested and certified See certification. by over 100 energy trading partners, support over 50 energy company clients, and provide access to over 50 million metered accounts (est.) in competitive markets. For more information, visit our Web site at www.EnergyServicesGroup.net. About NISC At National Information Solutions Cooperative, our focus is service excellence and innovative information technology solutions that enable our Member-Owners to excel in customer service, maximize diversification opportunities, and compete effectively in the changing Energy and Telecommunications industries. As a cooperative, NISC is owned by the users of our systems, our Member-Owners, providing an unparalleled working relationship and inside understanding on industry operations, changes and requirements. Our full complement of software and hardware solutions are highlighted by innovations such as Internet bill payment and presentation, graphical and mobile mapping systems, activity costing systems, energy deregulated billing, telecommunications switch provisioning and many others. NISC employs over 500 individuals across two major locations in Mandan, N.D. and St. Peters, Mo. For more information, visit our Web site at www.nisc.cc. |
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