NiOS® Product Spotlight

In production since 2004, TurningPoint’s Network Inventory and Optimization Solution (NiOS®) has become a core telecom expense and business management solution across government agencies. The platform is a comprehensive software system that facilitates enterprise-wide management and automation of telecom orders, inventory, and expenses. The solution is Section 508 compliant and can be provided as Software as a Service (SaaS) or deployed at a government data center.

NiOS User Interface Configuration Management Service Request Service Order Inventory Transition Management Billing & Dispute Analysis & Reports Optimization GSA System, Agency System and Carrier System
NiOS Architecture

Unlike most other TEMS solutions which are developed for commercial enterprises and subsequently modified for government, TurningPoint’s platform was built to address the telecom management and security requirements of federal and public sector agencies.

NiOS® enables agencies to

Manage telecom business across

  • All assets – wireline, mobility, and Satcom; equipment; professional services; licenses; future technologies
  • All contracts - GSA, other government, and commercial
  • All suppliers

Save time and money by automation of

  • Approved workflows within the organization and with carriers (eliminating separate email and paper forms)
  • Reconciling and verifying telecom bills against agency contracts, orders, quotes, and inventory status - providing compliance with OMB Circular A-123
  • Disputing overcharges along with backup order and quote documentation
NIOS Functional Architecture

Increase visibility with

  • Drill down to order and inventory details using extensive search and export controls
  • Customizable graphical dashboards for quick status updates and exception alerts
  • Budget analysis of current state, trend, and projections
  • Centralized visibility along with component control

De-risk and accelerate transitions with our TrACE technology

  • Consolidating legacy and new data in one platform
  • Using system safeguards to prevent premature disconnects
  • Integrating ordering, disconnects, project management, and reporting