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Montana Electronic Government Conference. September 5, 2002. Vern Dosch, CEO National Information Solutions Cooperative. Agenda …. History and background of NISC E-Commerce Adjusting to the current business environment Consolidating our experiences Ethics in Business and Government
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Montana Electronic Government Conference • September 5, 2002 Vern Dosch, CEO National Information Solutions Cooperative
Agenda … • History and background of NISC • E-Commerce • Adjusting to the current business environment • Consolidating our experiences • Ethics in Business and Government • Questions and Answers
Shared Values • The heartland values of • “…hard work, honesty, neighborliness, and thrift.” • Sam Walton “Made in America”
We’re a 10!!! • Ranked one of the top 10 best places overall nationwide to work in information technology by IDG’s Computerworld • Also ranked among the top companies in worldwide survey
Yesterday • First bills went out in March 1966 • Consolidated Telecom • KEM Electric • Verendrye Electric • All are still are NISC customers
Today • NISC’s billing products currently bill approximately $5.1 billion in annual revenues for our Membership • NISC’s payroll products calculate and track an annual payroll in the amount of $800 million for more than 16,000 cooperative employees. • Maintain 500 servers across the country • 7 X 24 X 365 – Mission Critical
Demographics of Workforce • Mandan employee—253 • St. Peters employees—251 • Virtual employees—23 • 527 employees
NISC National Footprint • Total members—472 • Customers in 46 states • Billing services to 6 million meters/subscribers
NISC Footprint in Montana • Total members—21 • Energy—15 • Telecomm—6
Accounting E-Commerce Energy Printing / Mailing Hardware & Support Telecomm Engineering Connectivity Product Offering Enterprise Solution
E-Commerce Objectives • Cost Savings • Customer Convenience • Efficiencies • Environmental Factors
18-32 DAYS $1.50+ Per Bill Current Process:Inefficient and Costly Slow Delivery U.S.Mail Expensive Printer PaperPaymentCycle Biller Customer Limits Customer Interaction Bank Long Payment Cycles & Float U.S.Mail PaymentProcessor
Hours vs. Days Pennies vs. Dollars The Internet Unlocks New Potential Efficient Instant Delivery Bill Bill Bill INTERNET $ Biller $ End User $ $ Reduced Float One-to-One Marketing Payment Processor
NISC Statement of Shared Values • At NISC, we believe in striving for excellence with a passion and determination that is founded on our shared values. These values will inspire us, guide us, and determine the manner in which we will conduct ourselves in carrying out the business of our organization.
NISC Statement of Shared Values • Integrity—We hold ourselves to the highest professional, moral, and ethical standards. We are committed to doing the right thing - ALWAYS. • Relationships—We believe people are the heart of our organization. • Innovation—We promote the spirit of creativity and champion new ideas.
NISC Statement of Shared Values • Teamwork—We exemplify the cooperative spirit by working together with respect for one another’s ideas and contributions. • Empowerment—We believe individuals have the power to make a difference. • Personal Development—We believe the free exchange of knowledge and information is absolutely necessary to the success of each individual and the organization.
The treasure of a rural lifestyle … Living where you want to live rather than living where you want to work.
Industry In Transition • Energy • Telecommunications • Technology • Return to business fundamentals
Our Rural Challenges and Strengths • Sparsely populated regions • Greater accountability
Your business perspective … The next quarter … the next five years
Reduction in Force • Why • How • Ramifications
Management in Times of Change • “It is better to create a fast, agile, flexible enterprise that can ride the waves of change than to build a seawall. It is impossible to ‘manage’ the unforeseeable. Effective organizations are prepared to respond to a wide variety of contingencies, and are flexible enough to implement new directions as necessary. • —Colin Powell
The Future of Technology in Rural America • Best of both worlds • Deployment of technology through private business and the government • Ethics, safety, environment
Thank You! • Questions?