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HR Systems in HigherEd: The Shift to Cloud and the Battle for Market Share

Managing people effectively is at the heart of every higher education institution—whether it’s hiring top faculty, tracking payroll, or ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. But as colleges and universities grow in size and complexity, so do their HR needs. We observe the following trends in the HigherEd HR market: With shifting demands, the HigherEd HR ... HR Systems in HigherEd: The Shift to Cloud and the Battle for Market Share  Read More
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Market Niches Can Change… But They Usually Don’t

We often believe that companies enter a product category and their client base remains the same over the years. Even if this is true for some companies, others see diversification in their client profiles. In the past, we have produced an analysis of SIS product niches. Today, we expand this analysis of market niches to ... Market Niches Can Change… But They Usually Don’t  Read More
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Workday: Focus on Student Success

Workday entered the education world about a decade ago. The offering of its HR Management and Financial Management solutions went without saying, but Workday positioned itself in the education world when it launched Workday Student in 2016. Ex-PeopleSoft Employees Founded a New Company Workday was founded in March 2005 following the acquisition of PeopleSoft by Oracle. ... Workday: Focus on Student Success  Read More
HRMS, HRIS or HCM: It's All About Human Resources! - ListEdTech

HRMS, HRIS or HCM: It’s All About Human Resources!

Called Human Resources Management System (HRMS), Human Resources Information System (HRIS) or Human Capital Management (HCM), human resources systems have a common function: managing human resources, business processes and employee data for organizations. The educational world makes no exceptions as school districts, colleges and universities require these solutions to ensure the proper functioning of their ... HRMS, HRIS or HCM: It’s All About Human Resources!  Read More

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When Institutions Merge, Systems Collide

Institutional mergers are often presented as opportunities for growth — stronger financial stability, expanded academic offerings, and a broader institutional footprint. However, beyond the public announcements, one of the most significant challenges lies in the integration of technology systems. Decisions about which platforms to retain have long-term implications for efficiency, user experience, and operational costs. ... When Institutions Merge, Systems Collide  Read More

D2L Fusion 2025: Key Takeaways from the Solutions Spotlight

At the D2L Fusion 2025 conference in Savannah, Georgia, the company shared a wide range of updates—new features, AI-powered tools, and continued efforts to support both education and workforce learning. Here’s a quick roundup of what stood out from the Solutions Spotlight. 1. New Features and Platform Enhancements D2L rolled out several updates to Brightspace ... D2L Fusion 2025: Key Takeaways from the Solutions Spotlight  Read More

Key Announcements at Anthology Together 2025

After a few challenging flights, I finally made it to Anthology Together 2025 (AT25). During this conference, the company shared major updates on its core products—Reach, Blackboard, and Student—as part of the broader Anthology roadmap. It outlined a strategic focus on AI, cloud migration, and automation. Here’s a quick look at the key announcements and ... Key Announcements at Anthology Together 2025  Read More