HISTORY
For over 45 years... NorthStar has provided utilities with cost-effective solutions for real-world challenges.
Our Story
Founded in 1976, NorthStar Utilities Solutions began as the original business unit of Harris Computer Systems. As a result of continued growth, Harris moved to a divisional structure in 2004. Today, Harris employs approximately 1,200 industry professionals in 38 offices throughout North America.
For over four decades, NorthStar Utilities Solutions has been a pillar of innovation and customer-centric solutions for utilities and communities across North America and the Caribbean. With a suite of products designed to enhance the customer experience from start to finish, we proudly serve over 200 diverse utility providers and municipalities.
As the foundational business unit within the Harris portfolio, NorthStar stands as a testament to enduring innovation and strategic excellence; with a team dedicated to providing solutions that empower communities.
About Harris
Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc. (“CSI”, symbol CSU on the TSX), Harris has become the cornerstone for CSI’s investment in utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals.
With over 100,000 customers, 12,000 employees, and 200 offices; Harris’ success has been realized through investments in proprietary software and market expertise. This focus, combined with acquiring businesses that build upon or complement existing offerings, has helped drive success. Harris will continue to grow through reinvestment – in people, products, and making investments in acquiring new businesses.
For more information on Harris, visit https://www.harriscomputer.com/.
About CSI
In 1996, Harris was purchased by Constellation Software Incorporated (CSI). CSI is an international provider of market-leading software and services, both in the public and private sectors.
CSI was founded in 1995 to acquire, manage, and build market-leading software businesses that develop specialized, mission-critical software solutions to address the needs of specific industries. Today, CSI is one of the largest software companies in North America. Its companies provide services to over 14,000 customers worldwide in over 30 countries.
In May 2006, Constellation Software began trading publicly on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX - CSU). For additional information on Constellation Software, visit www.csisoftware.com.