Syntellis Acquired by Roper Technologies Post-Virtual Summit for Higher Education 2023
On August 8, 2023, Roper Technologies announced that it had acquired Syntellis Performance Solutions for a total value of $1.4 billion—less than two weeks after the largest gathering of participants ever for the 2023 Syntellis Virtual Summit for Higher Education. The acquisition raises multiple questions for the company’s higher education customers, and for those evaluating […]
Going Beyond Student System Market Leaders Might be Worth the Risk
Evaluating alternatives for cost-conscious institutions Rising costs, dwindling enrollment, and a looming demographic cliff are a recipe for trouble—particularly for smaller institutions that are struggling. While the demand and expectations surrounding technology have increased exponentially in the last few years, opportunities exist for smaller institutions to modernize their technology stack while saving money. Where We […]
Generative AI in the LMS: A Looming Dichotomy of Instructional Quality
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is simultaneously going to make some instruction better than ever and some worse than it has ever been—and you might not be able to spot the difference. It’s no secret that generative AI is here to stay, and it’s no surprise that learning management system (LMS) companies are rolling out new […]
The Evolution of the Chatbot: Introducing Generative AI
To meet expectations around timely, relevant, and personalized communications amid budget cuts, staffing shortages, and other pressures, many higher education institutions are turning to chatbots—more recently, generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots. Institutions have been using chatbots for years now. However, recent solution advancements that utilize generative AI have profound implications for higher education, which has […]
Tambellini Unveils Student Systems StarChart: The Definitive Guide for Institutions Seeking Their Best-Fit Technology Solutions
In higher education, two facts are as undeniable as gravity: 1) institutions are facing unprecedented competitive pressure to improve the student experience and outcomes, and 2) there is a complex morass of student system vendors that all make similar bold claims to help them reach that goal. It can be challenging to figure out where […]
Anthology Together 2023: Building Out on the Promise of a Single Solution
Approximately 2,000 attendees gathered at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, to learn what Anthology has delivered to its extensive product suite and what’s on tap for the next six months and beyond. Attendees applauded enthusiastically when Chairman and CEO Jim Milton announced that more than 200 new product features have been delivered since […]
D2L Executive Summit and Fusion 2023 Conference Recap
On June 11–14, 2023, in Anaheim, California, leaders and users from higher education, K-12 education, and corporations joined at D2L’s annual Executive Summit and Fusion 2023 to hear about the company’s plans for artificial intelligence (AI) and workforce development while sharing teaching and learning tips and tricks with a large community of peers. Throughout the […]
Silent Cleanup: Managing Technical Debt in Higher Education Mergers and Acquisitions
With financial, political, demographic, and cultural pressures, higher education institutions are looking for new ways to operate and strengthen their standing (as recently highlighted in this survey.) Institutional leaders are increasingly pursuing mergers and acquisitions focused on aligning resources, simplifying operations, reducing duplication, and either direct or complementary alignment of academic offerings and student profiles. […]
Oracle and Workday Implementation Partner Considerations
In higher education, some enterprise administrative vendors choose to handle their own implementations, such as Anthology, Ellucian, and Jenzabar. However, Oracle and Workday, in addition to providing implementation services for their products, also support a broad network of certified implementation partners. Thus, institutions that select Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications (Oracle Cloud) or Workday solutions must […]
Standalone HR and Payroll Systems in Higher Education
Higher education institutions most often choose their HCM and finance platforms from the same vendor—and usually also choose their student system from that same vendor. This trend has been true in higher education for 30 years and continues in buying trends today. Institutions recognize that using a single platform for their key transactional systems provides […]
