11 Insightful Blog Posts to Help Your Technology Transformations Take Flight

So much information, so little time. Let us make it easier for you to catch up on the topics that are top of mind for higher education executives just like you. We’ll help you cut to the chase by providing a quick and skimmable list of all the articles, infographics, and podcasts found at Tambellini’s […]
Make Your Campus Smart Infographic

The Tambellini Group is the lead sponsor of an upcoming event where higher education professionals, just like you, will learn how blockchain, artificial intelligence, AR/VR, and mobility can benefit your institutions and constituents. It’s the Smart Campus East Conference on April 24–25 in Philadelphia. Tambellini realizes the importance of these emerging technologies and their impact […]
Prep for a Successful Move to the Cloud Infographic

Only 5% of US colleges and universities have selected a modern cloud student or ERP solution. The other 95% are thinking about it or making plans for it. The question is no longer if you move your core systems, such as finance, HCM, student and CRM, to the cloud. It’s when. What can make or […]
Up, Up and Away: Three Key Issues for Educational Institutions to Consider in Cloud Computing Deals

A higher educational institution makes significant investments in technology to perform critical functions for the institution. More and more frequently, these technology solutions are provided on a cloud basis, in which the computing functions and the storage and processing of the institution’s data are performed remotely by the vendor. While the cloud-based model can provide […]
Building an Enterprise Analytics and BI Practice in Higher Education

This is a tough period for higher education. The industry is faced with financial, political, and pedagogical challenges; however, there are also many opportunities, including the incredible innovation occurring in the data analytics and business intelligence (BI) field. Innovation has long been the heart and soul of institutions, but they are now faced with the […]
AI Provides a Very Human Touch to the Higher Education User Experience

Artificial intelligence (AI) is attracting a lot of interest within higher education, so The Tambellini Group has a series of AI-related reports, vendor profiles, case studies, podcasts, and functional comparison infographics scheduled for 2019. AI assistants and chatbots are two areas within AI that you are probably hearing more about. Chances are you have interacted […]
Fundamental Steps to Improve Cybersecurity in Higher Education

By now, most CIOs in a higher education context know that cybersecurity is important. Cybersecurity continues to top the list of EDUCAUSE Top 10 IT issues; in fact, 2019 marks the fourth year in a row that this topic is in the pole position. While the specifics have changed slightly—in 2019, for example, “Information Security […]
Talent Management in Higher Education

Attracting and retaining IT staff in higher education has always been a challenge, given constrained budgets that are typical in the higher education landscape. These constraints result in lower salaries for people with technical skills, people who can leverage those skills for higher-paying jobs in industry and the public sector. Also, as colleges and universities […]
Contract Negotiation Roadmap Infographic

Technology journeys require careful planning and determination of your final destination before you even start. With this infographic, The Tambellini Group offers a roadmap for finance, HCM, student and implementation contract negotiations. Use this guidance to assist your higher education organization through this complex and highly stressful process. ©Copyright 2019, The Tambellini Group. All Rights […]
The Blockchain Movement in Education

The Supply Chain vs. Student Life Cycle Blockchain is a relatively simple approach that leverages the Internet of Things to securely transfer digital records among people and organizations. Unfortunately, the confusion around Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies has limited the public’s understanding of blockchain, which is completely independent of bitcoin or cryptocurrency. In its simplest form, blockchain […]