Strategies for Successful Software Renewals in Higher Education
Do software renewals trigger feelings of dread, frustration, and stress? It’s no wonder—these crucial negotiations can significantly impact your higher education institution’s budget, operational efficiency, and technological advancements. Most institutions have great legal, procurement, and IT contract specialists who have ample skills in negotiating contracts of all kinds. However, many institutions lack the time and […]
Instructure’s Acquisition and What It Means for Higher Ed
On July 25, 2024, Instructure Holdings, Inc., the creators of the learning management system Canvas, announced it had entered into an agreement to be acquired by KKR, a global private equity firm, for an estimated $4.8 billion. With this acquisition, which is expected to close later this year, Instructure will become a privately owned company. […]
AWS IMAGINE Conference 2024: Empowering People with AI
During the recent AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders, key figures in education and technology came together to discuss cloud computing’s transformative power in higher education. This blog post explores conference themes and insights, including how colleges and universities can leverage Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies to enhance their academic missions, improve […]
How Will the Workday and Salesforce Partnership Impact Higher Education?
In an era where data and AI are being leveraged to drive innovation in various industries, the recent partnership between Salesforce and Workday marks a significant development. Let’s explore the impact of this partnership on higher education institutions. The new collaboration aims to integrate Salesforce’s CRM and Workday’s comprehensive financial and human capital solutions suite. […]
Anthology Together 2024: Introducing a New Look and Era
At its 2024 annual user conference, Anthology unveiled the company’s new brand identity and tagline—Power of Together™—along with the latest product enhancements and roadmaps. CEO Bruce Dahlgren highlighted how the brand refresh reflects the power between education and technology and Anthology’s commitment to customer-centered innovation and excellence. Anthology has replaced its logo of multicolored vertical […]
D2L Fusion 2024: A Powerhouse of Innovation and Collaboration in Learning
The 2024 D2L Fusion conference in Toronto, Canada, was abuzz with energy from a sold-out crowd of more than 3,000 educators, administrators, and industry leaders from over 16 countries. This year’s event focused on reimagining learning experiences through a powerful combination of innovation, accessibility, personalization, and a human-centric approach to AI. Strategic Moves Fuel D2L’s […]
Tambellini’s Future Campus Summit 2024: Prioritizing Human-Centered AI Approaches
The impacts and implications of artificial intelligence advancements continue to be top of mind for higher education leaders, but the vastness of the technology’s potential and associated challenges can feel overwhelming. To collectively level-set on best practices for higher education AI strategy, Tambellini Group held its second Future Campus™ Summit in collaboration with the University […]
Tips for Getting Started with Change Management in Higher Education
What’s Covered in This Blog Post: Change management is an essential capability for higher education institutions. It’s needed before, during, and after campus projects or initiatives. But how do you get started with change management and foster a culture of innovation and adoption on campus? This blog post will explore a few fundamentals to support […]
Q&A About Syntellis with Strata CEO John Martino
In 2023, Roper Technologies announced its acquisition of Syntellis Performance Solutions and the combination of Syntellis with Roper’s Strata Decision Technology. Recently, I connected with Strata’s CEO, John Martino to discuss what has happened since the merger and what higher education institutions can expect from Syntellis. Below is a synopsis of my conversation with Martino […]
Highlights from the 2024 Salesforce Education Summit
The 2024 Salesforce Education Summit showcased groundbreaking advancements in educational technology, focusing on personalized learning experiences, intelligent degree planning, and enhanced integration capabilities. This blog post will provide an overview of the key takeaways and innovations presented at the event. Supporting Agility with Modernized and Modular Systems Salesforce emphasized the importance of modernizing educational systems […]
