Tambellini’s Finance and HCM Insights in Higher Education
The Tambellini Group has published its 2019 U.S. Higher Education Financial Management and Human Resources Systems Market Trends Report. Be sure to check out this long-awaited annual report at your first opportunity. Tambellini’s research and advisory services enable institutions to navigate the complex vendor landscape with unbiased data, including insights into financial management and human […]
Rethinking IT in the World of Cloud
If you’re busy trying to keep your old legacy system going and are in a perpetual state of adapting to meet your campus’s needs, you’re not alone. Colby College realized two years ago that things had to change. CIO Cindy Mitchell faced it head on. Her strategic plan includes “the things that eat our lunch” […]
Architecting for Security in Higher Education
There’s a saying sometimes attributed to an ancient Japanese proverb (though the origin is most likely apocryphal) stating, “fix the problem, not the blame.” The gist of this is that it’s more important to address an issue than to focus on whose fault it is. There’s wisdom in that—particularly when it comes to cybersecurity. Security […]
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 […]
A CTO’s Role in Driving Transformation
Simon Blackwell didn’t have a long-standing career in academia before he became Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) of Mount Saint Mary’s University. His background included ecommerce banking, aerospace, and Wall Street. The institution brought him on initially as a consultant, saw promise, and the rest is history. Whether small or large innovative projects, his approach is […]
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 […]
Position Yourself Well for Positive Change Management
There are studies about how humans tend to resist change and their various reasons why. It’s prevalent, but not much comfort to any higher education executive whose mission is to make enhancements for the good of the institution, which undoubtedly require change. Jim La Creta of Brandeis University found himself within that very delicate balance. […]
