US National Technical Information Service

The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) is an agency in the Technology Administration of the United States Department of Commerce that serves as the U.S. government repository for research and development results and for other information produced by and for the government as well as a variety of public and private sources worldwide.

The NTIS serves the United States as the largest central resource for government-funded scientific, technical, engineering, and business related information available today. For over 60 years NTIS has assured businesses, universities, and the public timely access to well over 3 million publications covering over 350 subject areas. Its stated mission is to support "the nation's economic growth by providing access to information that stimulates innovation and discovery."

The NTIS offers innovative products and services such as Science & Technology on CD-ROM, Selected Research in Microfiche, and services such as Business Driven IT Solution Services: LOB Process Analysis, Application Development, Applying Technology to Business. The NTIS is also recognized as an approved Office of Personnel Management E-Training Service Provider designing, developing and implementing Distance Learning and Knowledge Management solutions that meet critical Agency needs across the e-Training continuum, together with its private sector partners for e-Training and education programs.