Comtrend, a leading provider of networking equipment for over 30 years, announced today its partnership with National Information Solutions Cooperative (NISC), a leading provider of software and solutions to utility and telecommunication companies. This partnership was uniquely created to enable Comtrend’s Gateways and NISC’s User Services System (USS) to seamlessly work together to deliver a powerful ACS remote management offering for the Provider.

Comtrend offers a proven and comprehensive xDSL and Ethernet Gateway product lineup, as well as mesh-enhanced wireless and unique G.hn powerline home networking technology. By choosing Comtrend equipment, the Provider is not only choosing hardware. They are choosing a company with over three decades of experience, more than 500 Telcos/Utilities serviced domestically, dedicated support, and top-tier distributors. Combined with NISC’s USS, Providers will have a diverse range of integrated solutions. NISC’s USS is a powerful, cloud-based tool that truly enhances customers’ Internet experience and reduces Provider’s truck rolls and customer support expenses. It includes ACS Management, WiFi & Device Administration, and Customer Self-Care Functionality.

Comtrend and NISC will be closely collaborating on promoting, offering, and supporting this CPE and ACS solution. Further, they will be working on certification, aligned roadmaps and vision, and integration to create a thorough and dependable remote CPE management and home networking solution. Their mutual goal is to deliver the highest satisfaction to the Providers and NISC Members. Comtrend North America’s Senior Director of Business Development, Bradley Joe, adds “Comtrend shares common values, vision, and history with NISC, and we believe that together, we will provide an exceptional experience for the Provider and their end customers.”

Melissa Simpler, Business Development Manager for NISC comments, “Many of NISC’s Members utilize Comtrend products and our two companies share a common prioritized commitment to serving the rural communication and utility provider service providers. We’re pleased Comtrend is recognizing and promoting NISC User Services System as a best-in-class premium ACS offering, and are excited to mutually prioritize joint development of quality combined solutions, powered by Broadband Forum standards, for our Providers and their subscribers.”

Many of Comtrend’s CPE are already certified on NISC’s USS. To learn more about the Comtrend and NISC partnership visit us.comtrend.com/nisc-partnership.

About Comtrend
We know Service Providers. Comtrend has been in the business of supporting Communication Service Providers for over 30 years, and we are proud of our history and the partnerships that we have grown. Our mission is to design and manufacture purpose-built solutions for Service Providers, allowing them to easily provide reliable, best-in-class home connectivity to their subscribers. Comtrend remains committed to offering the latest industry technologies, including Fiber and DSL broadband gateways, wireless and Powerline home networking, and leading-edge Service Provider ACS analytics, management, and CAF Reporting Solutions.

About NISC
National Information Solutions Cooperative (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 851 independent telephone companies, electric cooperatives and other public power entities. NISC is an industry leader providing information technology solutions including billing, accounting, operations, automated mailroom services, third-party integration as well as many other solutions. With facilities in Mandan, N.D., Lake Saint Louis, Mo., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Shawano, Wis., Austin, Texas, and Blacksburg, Va., NISC and its subsidiaries employ approximately 1,400 professionals between the six locations and remotely throughout the United States.