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 […]
Five Steps to Advancement CRM Selection Readiness
Embarking on a selection process for a modern advancement CRM can be a significant undertaking that requires as much time and planning as the process for other enterprise administrative selections such as finance, HCM, and student. Taking the time to execute a selection readiness effort can help ensure a smooth, data-driven process that ultimately leads […]
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 […]
What Advancement Leadership and CIOs Should Know About Modern Advancement CRM Systems
Many higher education institutions have selected new advancement CRM solutions in the last two years, migrating away from legacy systems of 20 or more years. A key factor is that several widely used legacy advancement systems have been sunset. Another even more causative factor is the inability of legacy systems to support the needs of […]
The Ohio State University Walks Away from Workday Student
Tambellini learned on Wednesday, December 1st, that The Ohio State University (Ohio State) has decided not to move forward with Workday Student at this time. Ohio State’s statement includes an acknowledgment that their implementation of Workday’s Finance and Human Capital Management (HCM) products has left significant system and process optimization work for the school to […]
The Formation of Thesis
When Unit4 was acquired in March of this year, little was said about the Student products that were left behind with Advent International, Unit4’s previous owner. What is the impact of this separation? First, let’s look back. As COVID-19 began to impact the industry, the Unit4 Student team (including development and support) began to separate […]
The Deployment Journey: Learning from the Past to Shape the Future
We learned about project management and change management at enterprise scale. We learned about conversion for very large systems. And we learned that customizing systems to meet our needs led to disastrous long-term costs, locked us into decades-old decisions, and prevented business innovation. The experiences from those years inform the work we do today in […]
Must-Read Resources for Institutions Preparing for Deployment Infographic
Technology journeys require careful planning. Let us make it easier for you to prepare your institution for successful and timely deployment. This infographic highlights the expertise and insights that can assist your higher education organization through this highly complex process. From research reports that provide critical information on current technology trends, strategic thinking, and market […]
Three Reasons Agile Works for Implementations
When considering an ERP or cloud Software as a Service (SaaS) in higher education, agile practices can be instrumental in ensuring successful and timely implementation. As an agile enthusiast, I must confess that nearly 15 years ago, when the agile manifesto and I crossed paths, it was love at first sight. For me, it explained […]
11 Questions to Ask Potential Deployment Partners
One of the most impactful initiatives for an institution in higher education is to replace its ERP system or any one of its components. Software vendors are investing resources in developing robust, modern software solutions for higher education, particularly in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions—those that are comprised of finance, human capital management (HCM), and […]