[Webinar] 2025 Finance, HCM, and Student Systems Market and Trends
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How are institutions strategically investing their limited resources to drive modernization, and what does it tell us about the future of higher education? Submit the form to watch Tambellini analysts and report authors Dave Kieffer and Matthew Winn present key findings from Tambellini’s 17th Annual Market Share, Trends, and Leaders Report Series, exploring the higher […]
Recap of the 2025 Oracle Higher Education Summit

The 2025 Oracle Higher Education Summit brought together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the higher education sector. Held in the stunning Mark & Paula Hurd Welcome Center at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, the summit was a testament to Oracle’s commitment to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and supporting the evolving needs of educational institutions. […]
Insights from the Qualtrics X4 Conference

The Qualtrics X4 conference in Salt Lake City brought together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss the latest trends and technologies in experience management. As a higher education analyst, the event provided valuable insights into how institutions can leverage these advancements to enhance student experiences and engagement. Focus on Experience Management The conference emphasized […]
The 2025 Salesforce Education Summit: A Comprehensive Overview

The 2025 Salesforce Education Summit, held at McCormick Place in Chicago from March 10–12, was a landmark event for education professionals and technology enthusiasts alike. This year’s summit brought together over 1,800 education innovators to explore the latest advancements in educational technology, and to network with peers. Highlights from the Summit One of the most […]
Ellucian (ELive) 2025: Ellucian’s Bold Way Forward

ELive 2025 was an exciting event packed with important announcements and updates that will undoubtedly shape Ellucian products for the better. During the first keynote of the conference, President & CEO Laura Ipsen announced Ellucian’s “reimagined brand,” established on “excellence, experience, [and] expertise.” Sometimes, a rebrand is just a marketing exercise — but not this […]
Financial Pressures in Higher Ed Are Growing—AI Can Help, So Why Isn’t It?

Higher education institutions are grappling with mounting financial pressures—rising operational costs, shifting enrollment patterns, and increasing competition. These challenges are exacerbated by recent executive orders, creating additional uncertainty around funding, regulatory compliance, and workforce dynamics. Yet, when we recently surveyed institutions, one trend stood out: the majority have not yet implemented AI-driven solutions to tackle […]
“Waste, Fraud, and Abuse”: What Can Higher Education Learn From DOGE?

We’re in a chaotic time in higher education. Chaos has been common since 2020, but the last month is new. With presidential orders affecting federal funding from many angles, institutions are feeling unprecedented financial pressure at this scale and pace. The activities of DOGE, at the direction of Elon Musk, have brought that same chaos […]
Insights from Google Public Sector GenAI Live & Labs: AI’s Expanding Role in Higher Education

AI’s rapid evolution continues to reshape higher education, from research and instruction to workforce development and institutional operations. At the Google Public Sector GenAI Live & Labs event in New York City, industry leaders, university administrators, and government officials gathered to explore the latest AI innovations and their real-world impact. As higher education institutions seek […]
Navigating Accessibility Mandates: Insights for Higher Education Institutions

Accessibility in higher education is not just a legal obligation, it is a fundamental commitment to equity, ensuring that all students, regardless of ability, have the tools and opportunities to thrive. Last year, the Department of Justice issued a mandate requiring state and local entities, including public higher education institutions, to ensure that their mobile […]
Unlocking Strategic Potential: Redefining IT Resource Allocation

The Problem We’re Trying to Solve At the end of a long week a couple of years ago, while serving as CIO, I remember looking out from my office across our campus and thinking: “For all of the money the institution had spent on technology over the past 25 to 30 years, has it really […]