Search results for: "ERP"
Are ERPs in Decline?
In his article “The Decline And Fall Of ERP, And Why Colleges Should Care” posted on August 23, 2024, Ryan Craig argues that the decline of traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and the rise of specialized SaaS (Software as a Service) platforms have significantly transformed the job market, especially for entry-level positions. Historically, ERPs ... Are ERPs in Decline? Read More
ERP/ SIS Implementation Companies Used in the Last 5 Year
About a year and a half ago, we did our first post on the Implementation companies that are often used to help implement new ERP/SIS systems. At the time, we had data for about 400 implementations within the last 10 years. This new post will look at just over 300 implementations in the last 5 years. ... ERP/ SIS Implementation Companies Used in the Last 5 Year Read More
Hackers Target Banner ERP Vulnerability
Ellucian's Banner has a market share that is just under 25% in North America. For this reason, the news that came out this week about hackers who have been targeting a vulnerability in one of its modules is alarming.
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Higher Education ERP-SIS Implementation Companies
In our last post on ERP implementations times, we talked about how we have recently started to capture information on the implementation partners who help higher education institutions implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or Student Information Systems (SIS). Not all companies use implementation partners. Many have their own implementation teams. We will look at companies ... Higher Education ERP-SIS Implementation Companies Read More
ERP / SIS Implementations Times in Higher Education
As you all know, we at ListEdTech collect information on who uses what system in the higher education market. We also collect information on dates and we have recently started to capture information on the implementation partners who help higher education institutions (more on this in the next weeks). Some of the dates we try ... ERP / SIS Implementations Times in Higher Education Read More
Identity and Access Management in HigherEd: A Market in Transition
This month, we rolled out Identity and Access Management (IAM) as a new product group in the ListEdTech database, with support from the team at Unicon. As part of that launch, we analyzed nearly 3,000 IAM implementations across higher education institutions in North America, segmented by enrollment band—and the results highlight a market that is consolidating at the top ... Identity and Access Management in HigherEd: A Market in Transition Read More
RFP Trends & Market Priorities – December 2025 Update
What five years of RFP activity tells us about shifting institutional needs in HigherEd and K–12 As this will be our last post of the year, we wanted to take a moment to look back at RFP activity across Higher Education and K–12. Each year, RFP patterns give us an early indication of where institutions ... RFP Trends & Market Priorities – December 2025 Update Read More
The 2025 K-12 SIS Market: Steady Leaders, Emerging Shifts
The North American 2025 K-12 SIS market continues to show the hallmarks of a mature industry: steady leadership among top vendors, slower implementation cycles, and a growing emphasis on product differentiation through AI and integrated analytics. Yet beneath this stability lies meaningful change. Mergers and acquisitions, new state-level migrations, and evolving expectations around data intelligence ... The 2025 K-12 SIS Market: Steady Leaders, Emerging Shifts Read More
Tracking HigherEd Tech Trends Through Educause Exhibitor Data
A Brief History of Our Analysis Since 2021, ListEdTech has analyzed the Educause exhibitor floor to better understand how product categories evolve year after year. This long-term tracking provides a unique lens on the education technology landscape, highlighting not just who’s exhibiting, but what kinds of solutions vendors prioritize. In our previous analyses, we focused ... Tracking HigherEd Tech Trends Through Educause Exhibitor Data Read More
Anthology’s Chapter 11 Filing: Breaking Up to Refocus
September 2025 marked a major turning point for Anthology, the owner of Blackboard and several other higher education technology platforms. The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. after efforts to sell itself or parts of its business outside of court failed. The filing is not a liquidation. Instead, it is a structured reorganization designed to ... Anthology’s Chapter 11 Filing: Breaking Up to Refocus Read More
Thesis: From Unit4 Spin‑Off to SIS Specialist
Launched in 2021 as a spin‑off from Unit4’s Student Information System division, Thesis emerged as a dedicated SIS provider with a clear focus on higher education. Backed by TA Associates, the move separated Unit4’s ERP and HCM solutions from its student systems, allowing Thesis to operate independently and modernize its offerings. Building on the legacy of Unit4’s ... Thesis: From Unit4 Spin‑Off to SIS Specialist Read More
