Preparing for the Complexities of the Simplified FAFSA
The most significant overhaul yet to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is coming this December when the US Education Department plans to release its new simplified form. Reducing the application from over 100 questions to less than 50 will no doubt make it easier for many of the nearly 18 million students […]
Finding the “Perfect Last” Cloud ERP Investment for Your Institution
The overwhelming majority of US higher education institutions are approaching a critical crossroads with their ERP platforms as deadlines near for them to begin planning for replacing their legacy finance and HCM systems. Many are replacing these systems with SaaS products since their previous platform providers are likely to announce sunset dates for product […]
Jenzabar JAM Emphasizes Transformation and Modernization
Jenzabar held its Jenzabar Annual Meeting “JAM” at the Gaylord Palms Resort near Orlando, Florida, from May 31 through June 3. The company announced several new products and partnerships extending the Jenzabar One solution suite functionality. Key themes presented during JAM included helping institutions differentiate themselves, student recruitment, student success, non-credit learning with Campus Marketplace, […]
Community Discussion Webinar: Higher Education Technology Selection Trends of 2022
Need to modernize your student, finance or HCM systems? Or are you concerned that your current platform is aging? Understanding the technology selection trends of 2022 is the best information to build a strong support case for your strategic technology plan. In this free webinar, Tambellini expert Analysts, Mary Beth Cahill and Dave Kieffer will […]
Understanding SaaS and Cloud Terminology in Higher Education
Navigating the world of cloud technology and Software as a Service (SaaS) can be confusing, with various terms used to describe the architecture of software solutions. In this blog, I’ll clarify these terms and discuss their implications for institutions investing in these technologies for the long term. Why You Should Care About SaaS and Cloud […]
Thesis Receives Solid Financial Backing with SilverTree Equity Acquisition
On February 2, 2023, Thesis announced that SilverTree Equity, a leading private equity firm focused on technology, completed the acquisition of the company from Advent International. Thesis is a provider of higher education student systems in North America and Europe. Advent International retained its ownership of the student business when it sold Unit4 (now focused […]
2022 Oracle and Workday Higher Education Implementation Partners Differentiators
Tambellini recently completed its Oracle and Workday implementation partner series for finance, human capital management, and student that evaluated nine leading services firms in higher education. Three of the vendors offer Oracle Cloud implementation services (Drivestream, Highstreet, and Sierra-Cedar), three provide Workday deployment services (Alchemy, Avaap, and Collaborative Solutions), and three offer implementation services for […]
When Numbers Aren’t Enough: The Powerful Combination of Data and Market Expertise
Finding information on the higher education technology market can be challenging. It often takes hours to find data and even more hours to draw meaningful conclusions. And while those conclusions can be beneficial to institutional leaders, many times, the numbers just aren’t enough. Mining Public Information vs. Investing in a Research Team When institutions are […]
Four Student Selection Trends for US Higher Education
The Tambellini Group has followed global and US higher education student system selections for more than 20 years. In June 2022, Tambellini released its 14th annual Student Systems US Higher Education Market Share, Trends, and Leaders Report. Tambellini tracks selection activity in the market because it is most helpful to institutional buyers who want to […]
Introducing: Rebekah Russell, Tambellini Analyst
As the adage goes, “Knowledge is power.” I am thrilled to share my knowledge and experience as Tambellini Group’s newest Industry Analyst and Research Director for CRM and Student Solutions. Here is a bit about who I am and what I’ve learned so far. My higher education career began in 2010 at Western Kentucky University […]
